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Finding 2025-009: Special Tests and Provisions - HQS Re-Inspections Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster Program, Assistance Listing #14.871 Material Weakness/Noncompliance Criteria: In accordance with 24 CFR 982.158(d) and 24 CFR 982.405(b), the Agency is required to inspect each assisted unit at least annually to ensure compliance with Housing Quality Standards (HQS). In addition, the Agency must perform and document quality control re-inspections to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of the inspection process. Condition: During our audit, we noted the Agency does not have a system in place to perform quality control re-inspections. While annual inspections are conducted by the maintenance supervisor, no additional procedures were implemented to provide independent quality control over the inspection process for the year ended September 30, 2025. Cause: The condition appears to be the result of the Agency not establishing procedures to perform and document required quality control re-inspections. Effect or Potential Effect: The lack of quality control re-inspections increases the risk that deficiencies in unit conditions may not be identified or corrected in a timely manner. As a result, the Agency is not in compliance with Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program requirements. Recommendation: We recommend the Agency establish and implement procedures for performing quality control re-inspections in accordance with the applicable CFR requirements. Documentation supporting the completion and results of these re-inspections should be maintained in the Agency’s records. View of Responsible Official: Management agrees with the Finding.