Housing Voucher Cluster - Assistance Listing No. No. 14.871 and 14.879 Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their internal controls over the eligibility requirements to ensure all recertifications are performed timely. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: HAKC has reviewed and strengthened its internal controls and procedures for completing annual reexaminations in a timely manner. HAKC implemented enhanced monitoring of annual reexamination activity through regularly scheduled reports and supervisory review. As part of the corrective action, HAKC established a centralized tracking process to identify upcoming and delinquent annual reexaminations. Staff are required to monitor reexamination due dates and take appropriate action to obtain required documentation and complete the reexamination process timely. HAKC also implemented the following additional controls: • Weekly monitoring of annual reexamination completion and processing status; • Use of delinquent reexamination reports to identify households requiring immediate action; • Supervisory review of outstanding and delinquent reexaminations; • Monitoring of EIV-related failed or outstanding reexamination dates; • Scheduled mass annual reexamination appointments to address outstanding workload; • Additional staff training regarding annual reexamination requirements, income verification, allowances, deductions, and applicable HUD regulations. HAKC will continue to monitor annual reexamination performance through management-level review and will take corrective action when deficiencies or delays are identified. Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Director of HCVand Assistant Directors of HCV