Finding 1220809 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-06-29
Audit: 405534
Auditor: KEVIN L PENN INC

AI Summary

  • Answer: Knox MHA decided to automatically extend voucher time for participants to help them secure housing without needing to request an extension.
  • Trend: This approach was applied to all voucher holders, particularly benefiting disabled participants who found units within 61–120 days before expiration.
  • List: The strategy aimed to reduce staff workload amid staffing challenges and address the limited housing market in the area.

Finding Text

Knox MHA made a decision as an Agency to automatically extend the voucher time to assist the participant in successfully utilizing their voucher without needing to request an extension. Most or all of the 5 voucher holders were disabled and successful in finding a unit between 61– 120 days prior the voucher expiration. The strategy was applied to all participants receiving a voucher. In addition, it was implemented to lessen staff burden since the Agency was experiencing staffing challenges. Lastly, the market for available units was very limited for the area.

Corrective Action Plan

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1220810 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $4.23M
14.879 MAINSTREAM VOUCHERS $532,932
14.896 FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM $56,587