Finding 1220313 (2025-001)

2025-001: Untimely Request for Rent Adjustment Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202) CFDA No.: 14.157 Compliance Requirements: Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Pursuant to Housing Notice 2022-05, rent adjustment request should be submitted to HUD 120-days in advance of the contract anniversary date and must include supporting documents for adjustments to rents at contract renewal. Condition: The Project did not submit to HUD its rent adjustment request 120 days in advance of the contract anniversary date. Context This is a condition identified per review of the Project’s compliance with the specified compliance requirements. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD guidelines. Cause: Staffing issue precluded the timely submission of the rent adjustment request. Questioned Costs: Undetermined Recommendation: Management should adhere to HUD’s guidelines and submit rent adjustment requests to HUD 120 days in advance of the contract anniversary date. Views of Responsible Officials: As a result of staffing issues, we have not been timely with submitting