Finding 1226203 (2024-004)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2026-08-10
Audit: 408839
Organization: Inkster Housing Commission (MI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing required information during tenant recertification for the HCVP Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Internal controls over compliance with recertification processes were inadequate, leading to significant deficiencies.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Implement stronger controls to ensure all required documentation is completed and received for tenant recertification.

Finding Text

Program Name - ALN# 14.871 - HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Finding Type - Noncompliance; Significant Deficiencies; Missing Information Criteria - It was noted in our review of HCVP Housing Choice Voucher tenants’ files that during recertification some of the required information was missing. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all required information was completed and received. Questioned Costs – Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that required information was complete for HCVP Housing Choice Voucher Program tenants. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of recertification of tenants. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the completing of recertification of HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenants to ensure compliance with the program. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenant recertification process. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with HCVP Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenant recertification process and the required documentation. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and determine which required documentation should be completed and received in the HCVP Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Corrective Action Plan

IHC has identified gaps in supporting documentation for credit card charges and has implemented measures to strengthen internal controls. Employees are now required to submit all receipts within two business days of the charge being processed. In addition, individuals who fail to submit proper documentation may be held directly accountable for the charge. Monthly internal audits have been instituted to review all credit card transactions for compliance, and receipts ar now collected and verified according to established timelines. These measures ensure that all credit card activity is properly documented, monitored, and compliant with agency policies moving forward.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1226200 2024-001
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226201 2024-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1226202 2024-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS $8.10M
14.850 PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND $4.69M
14.872 PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND $4.03M
14.870 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SERVICE COORDINATORS $104,099