Finding 2025-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Voucher Cluster Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 & 14.879 Non Compliance - E. Eligibility - Tenant Files Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Eligibility Criteria: Tenant Files. The PHA must do the following: As a condition of admission or continued occupancy, require the tenant and other family members to provide necessary information, documentation, and releases for the PHA to verify income eligibility (24 CFR sections 5.230, 5.609, and 982.516). These files are required to be maintained and available for examination at the time of audit. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, there were documents that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: There are approximately 2,208 units. Of a sample size of thirty-four (34) tenant files, the following was noted: • HUD form 9886 was unable to be provided in 2 files • Citizen Declaration Section 214 form was unable to be provided in 4 files • Signed lease was unable to be provided in 4 files • Lead based paint form was unable to be provided in 1 file Known Questioned Costs: $19,212 Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files in the Housing Voucher Cluster. The Authority experienced high turnover and did not properly train employees in the HCV department, which resulted in the Authority having a limited capacity to perform the required maintenance of tenant files, and properly maintain and monitor a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Authority is in material non-compliance with the eligibility requirements of the Housing Voucher Cluster programs. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority implement a process whereby Authority personnel are hired and trained on tenant file maintenance so that documents are accumulated, stored and safeguarded to ensure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the deficiencies related to the administration of Housing Voucher Cluster and will train staff on the proper maintenance of tenant files and implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Tonya Crawley, HCV Program Director is responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place to prevent material weaknesses from occurring and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026.