Finding 1226201 (2024-002)

Program Name - ALN# 14.850 - Public Housing Program Finding Type - Noncompliance; Cash Disbursements are not paid to vendors in a timely manner. Criteria - It was noted in our review of Public Housing Program cash disbursements testing that vendors were not paid in a timely manner. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all vendors are paid in a timely manner. Questioned Costs - Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that all vendors for Public Housing Program were paid when invoices were received in a timely manner. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of cash disbursements. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the cash disbursement policy of Public Housing Program for paying vendors to ensure compliance with the program. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash disbursements and ensure that vendors are paid in timely manner. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Public Housing Program cash disbursements and pay vendors in timely manner. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and ensure that the vendors are paid in a timely manner in the Public Housing Program.