Finding 1228272 (2025-002)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-08-28
Audit: 410007
Auditor: N&K CPAS INC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Management failed to maintain a waiting list and records for applicant selection as required by HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 24 CFR Section 891.410(a) regarding chronological applicant selection.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a reliable system for maintaining the waiting list and ensure proper documentation practices are established with the new property management.

Finding Text

Criteria: Per 24 CFR Section 891.410(a), HUD requires the maintenance of a waiting list and the selection of applicants in chronological order of application date. Condition: During our review, management was unable to provide a waiting list or other records demonstrating that applicants were maintained and selected in chronological order as required by 24 CFR Section 891.410(a). Cause: The project changed property management agents during the fiscal year. The previous management company did not maintain adequate documentation of the tenant waiting list, resulting in the absence of records necessary to demonstrate compliance with HUD requirements. Effect: Without a documented tenant waiting list, there is no support to demonstrate that applicants were selected and admitted in accordance with the established order or applicable program requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

This issue occurred during Bob Tanaka, Inc.’s period of managing the project. Bob Tanaka, Inc. was replaced by Hawaii Affordable Properties, Inc. on January 1, 2025, and instructions have been given to the new property management company to maintain the tenant waiting list in accordance with 24 CFR Section 891.410(a). The wait list will be reviewed at quarterly site inspections.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1228271 2025-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY $93,999