Finding 1187098 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-03-26
Audit: 394835
Auditor: MIKE ESTES PC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There is a lack of proper checks on tenant files and waiting lists, leading to inadequate segregation of duties.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with SAS #115, which requires effective internal controls to prevent significant deficiencies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement and document quality control checks, conduct annual inspections, and ensure EIV and lease renewals are completed and available for review.

Finding Text

Low Rent Program-ALN#14.850 Finding 2025-002-Internal Control Over Compliance Needs Improvement-Eligibility Criteria and Condition It appears that there was not a representative check of tenant file and waiting list functions by a qualified second party. Auditing Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS) #115 dictates that either “absent or inadequate segregation of duties within a significant account or process” are defined by the Standard as at least a significant deficiency, if not a material weakness. The lack of a documented check noted in the first sentence is considered an inadequate segregation of duties. Context We reviewed twenty-five Low Rent files. We did not note any exceptions. Effect Risk is reduced to an acceptable level that systematic errors are timely detected. Cause Apparent oversight. Recommendation Quality control checks of the waiting list and all tenant file procedures should be timely made and documented. Annual inspections should be done, documented, and available for third party review. Enterprise Income Verification [EIV] should be done, documented and available for third party review. Leases should be redone at least annually. View of Responsible Official We have recently designated

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2025-002-Internal Control Over Compliance Needs Improvement-Eligibility Condition It appears that there was not a representative check of tenant file and waiting list functions by a qualified second party. Auditing Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS) #115 dictates that either “absent or inadequate segregation of duties within a significant account or process” are defined by the Standard as at least a significant deficiency, if not a material weakness. The lack of a documented check noted in the first sentence is considered an inadequate segregation of duties. Corrective Action Planned: We have recently designated a person to perform and document quality control of waiting list and tenant file functions.Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Anna Richman, Executive Director Telephone: (580) 353-7392 Housing Authority of Lawton Fax: (580) 353-6111 609 SW F Avenue Lawton, OK 73501 Anticipated Completion Date- June 30, 2026

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1187097 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1187099 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1187100 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING $1.56M
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $877,760
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $639,971
14.239 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM $182,535