Finding 2022-002 Significant Deficiency in Internal Controls Over Compliance – HOME Investment Partnerships Program Finding: The audit identified a tenant file in which a HOME-assisted unit was not properly identified on the Household Eligibility Certification form, resulting in rental charges that exceeded allowable limits under HOME program requirements. Corrective Action Plan: DNDA agrees with the finding and has implemented procedures to strengthen compliance monitoring and tenant file review processes. To address this finding, management has taken the following actions: o Corrected the identified tenant file and reviewed the circumstances that led to the error. o Implemented additional review procedures for Household Eligibility Certification forms to verify unit designation, household income calculations, and applicable rent restrictions. o Established a secondary review process for HOME-assisted units to ensure compliance requirements are accurately reflected in tenant records. o Provided additional training and guidance to staff responsible for tenant certifications and compliance monitoring. o Incorporated periodic compliance reviews into ongoing property management oversight activities. Responsible Party: Shannon Woodard – Interim Executive Director, Danielle Clark-Burfening – Housing Director, Misty Wilson – Area Supervisor (3rd Party Property Management – United Marketing, Inc.), Bonita Salyers – Regional Portfolio Assistant (3rd Party Property Management – United Marketing, Inc.) Implementation Date: Corrective actions began upon identification of the finding. Expected Completion Date: Implemented December 18, 2025, Quarterly Verification of Compliance by Danielle Clark-Burfening Monitoring: Management will conduct periodic reviews of HOME-assisted tenant files and certification documents to verify continued compliance with HUD and HOME program requirements.