Finding 1181313 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-18

AI Summary

  • Issue: Housing Voucher Cluster tenant files are incomplete and not meeting HUD compliance requirements.
  • Impact: This noncompliance risks penalties and fines from HUD.
  • Recommendation: Improve record-keeping controls to ensure timely and accurate documentation for all HUD compliance needs.

Finding Text

2025-002: Record Keeping of Housing Voucher Cluster Tenant Files Condition: Housing Voucher Cluster tenant files are not being completed based on compliance requirements of HUD. Criteria: Housing Voucher Cluster tenant files should be maintained to ensure all compliance requirements of HUD are completed timely and appropriately. Cause: Housing Voucher Cluster tenant files are not being maintained with complete and accurate information. Information such as applications for admission or continued occupancy, HUD-9886 Authorization for the Release of Information/Privacy Act Notice, and support for rent calculations were either not filled out appropriately or were missing from the Housing Voucher Cluster tenant files. Effect: Noncompliance with requirements imposes a risk of penalties and fines assessed by HUD. Recommendation: Controls over record keeping and maintaining Housing Voucher Cluster tenant files should be strengthened with an increased emphasis on timely and appropriate documentation concerning all compliance requirements of HUD.

Corrective Action Plan

The Housing Authority will implement procedures to enhanced file documentation to ensure tenant files comply with HUD requirements. Corrective actions include: • A periodic review of active tenant files are conducted to identify and correct any missing or incomplete documentation. • A standardized tenant file checklist has been implemented for all admissions, annual reexaminations, interim reexaminations, and ongoing file maintenance. • Supervisory file reviews are conducted, including quarterly quality control reviews. • Continuous Required staff training on HUD file documentation and compliance standards will be completed by all staff. • Accountability measures implemented to ensure staff compliance with file documentation requirements.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1181308 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181309 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181310 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181311 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181312 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181314 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181315 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181316 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181317 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181318 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181319 2025-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181320 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181321 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181322 2025-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181323 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181324 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1181325 2025-006
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $1.94M
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $1.84M
14.879 MAINSTREAM VOUCHERS $832,808
14.896 FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM $95,462
14.870 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SERVICE COORDINATORS $86,739
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $85,006