Finding 1221710 (2026-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2026
Accepted
2026-06-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The management agent is not completing duties on time, leading to significant vacancies and delayed subsidy applications.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely filling of tenant units, annual recertification of existing tenants, and timely filing of budgets and subsidies.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Hire a consultant to help manage duties until the management agent is fully staffed.

Finding Text

Finding 2026-004: Significant deficiency and compliance Information on universe/sample size: It was noted during testing that the management agent was not able to perform all management duties in a timely manner. Identification of repeat finding: Yes, 2025-005 Condition: All management agent duties should be performed timely. Criteria: Tenant units should be filled in a timely manner; existing tenants must be recertified annually and the related subsidy requested for backdated recertifications and budgets must be filed timely. Effect: Significant vacancies existed at the beginning of the year and not all subsidy has been applied for. Additionally, the HUD budget is not completed or filed timely. Context: Auditor noted the vacancies and file issues during testing and also note that an accurate budget was not provided. Cause: Significant turnover at the management agent. Recommendation: The management agent should hire a consultant to assist with performing the necessary management agent duties until they are fully staffed.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2026-004 Plan: Please see below the new process regarding hiring additional staff and turnover at Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc. Due to lack of management, it is understood the importance of having staff training on a regular basis to ensure management and compliance duties can be performed adequately. Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Inc. plans to improve the standards of employee training and will be hosting quarterly trainings on employee responsibilities, performance, and areas for improvement. This includes HUD trainings and keeping up to date on any new HUD policies and procedures. We understand the importance of a well-trained staff. We are committed to our performance and adhering to HUD standards while implementing policies to follow for continuous improvement. Please see below the new process regarding filling vacancies and completing management duties in a timely manner: 1. Immediate Focus on Vacancies: We are prioritizing the filling of vacant units by having two staff members complete move ins at the same time. 2. Streamlined Recertification Process: We have updated our process to ensure all tenants are recertified in a timely manner. There has been a new system in place to monitor deadlines and improve efficiency. 3. Staffing and Training: We are actively recruiting and training additional staff to ensure these tasks are handled promptly, preventing future delays. These steps will address the backlog of management duties and ensure that all tasks, such as filling vacancies, submitting budgets, and completing tenant recertifications, are handled in a timely and efficient manner. Completion Date: 11/1/2026 Contact: Jackie Oliveira-Director of Affordable Housing

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1221705 2026-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1221706 2026-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1221707 2026-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1221708 2026-003
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1221709 2026-004
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1221711 2026-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1221712 2026-002
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $2.35M