Finding 1225538 (2026-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2026
Accepted
2026-08-03

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Commission failed to review contractors for debarment status, violating federal procurement regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 2 CFR section 200.317 regarding contractor eligibility for federal projects.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with procurement and debarment requirements.

Finding Text

Statement of Condition: During the review of low rent disbursements, it was noted there was no review of contractors to ensure they were not debarred from working on federal projects. Criteria: I. PROCURMENT: 2 CFR section 200.317 requires a PHA to ensure non-federal entities are not prohibited from contracting with parties that are suspended or debarred. Perspective Information: The Commission did not have effective internal controls over procurement, suspension and debarment for the federal program. Questioned Costs: Unknown. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with the requirements as outlined in the Procurement, Suspension and Debarment section above. Cause: Lack of controls over grant requirements. Recommendation: The Commission should implement policies and procedures to ensure all federal compliances are followed pertaining to Procurement, Suspension and Debarment. Management’s Response: Management will implement policies and procedures to ensure the Commission is in compliance with all grant requirements pertaining to the Public Housing Capital Grant.

Corrective Action Plan

2026-001 Public Housing Capital Fund Recommendation: The Commission should implement policies and procedures to ensure all federal compliances are followed pertaining to Procurement, Suspension and Debarment. Action Taken: Management will implement policies and procedures to ensure the Commission is in compliance with all grant requirements pertaining to the Public Housing Capital Grant. Anticipated Completion Date of Action: October 31, 2026

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $671,525
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $314,459
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $132,304