Finding 1187099 (2025-003)

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

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The inventory of maintenance equipment and office furniture is outdated and not compliant with federal regulations requiring updates every two years.
  • Impacted Requirements: Inventory methods were found to be substandard, leading to potential oversight in tracking authority-owned items.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement a systematic tagging and documentation process for inventory, ensuring updates are conducted at least every two years.

Finding Text

Low Rent-ALN#14.850 Finding 2025-003-Inventory of Maintenance Equipment and Office Furniture Should Be Updated-Special Tests Criteria and Condition Federal regulations require the authority to update its inventory of equipment and office furniture at least every two years. Context A partial inventory was taken early in 2025. However, new management asserts the inventory methods were substandard (we agree). Effect The estimated effect of non-compliance is likely minimal. The office and Maintenance shop have not been moved or remodeled. The E.D. and Procurement officer are aware of the whereabouts of all authority-owned vehicles and who drives them. Cause Oversight by management. Questioned Cost None Recommendation There are various ways to document an update of the inventory. A common method is to tag with a number all items. Small items such as screw drivers can be disregarded. Then, on Excel or something similar, a description such as “Maint Area” is entered on an assigned page, and the numbered items for that area are listed. The inventory should be checked at least every two years. View of Responsible Official We plan to improve our methods and we will take another inventory.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2025-003-Inventory of Maintenance Equipment and Office Furniture Should Be Updated-Special Tests Condition Federal regulations require the authority to update its inventory of equipment and office furniture at least every two years. Corrective Action Planned: We plan to improve our methods and we will take another inventory. 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

Equipment & Real Property Management Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1187097 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1187098 2025-002
    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