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Criteria: 24 CFR 982-516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure compliance with HUD requirements, as well as complete and accurate tenant files. Statement of Condition: During my testing, I noted the Authority did not follow their internal controls designed to ensure compliance with tenant Eligibility requirements. Questioned Cost: $0. Context: Testing of 25 tenant files identified an exception in the files as follows:3 tenant files did not contain proper verification of tenant identification and 2 tenant files did not contain a release of information signed by all adult members of the household. Cause: The Agency did not obtain the required documents upon intake. The Agency also did not obtain all required signatures on certain forms. Effect:The Authority is not in compliance with requirements regarding eligibility.Identification of a Repeat Finding: None. Recommendation: I recommend that the Agency continue to review recertifications on a monthly basis to ensure the files meet eligibility and reporting requirements.Management agrees with this finding. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action. We have reviewed the intake procedure and will continue to review recertifications.