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Federal Program Housing Voucher Cluster AL’s #14.871 and #14.879 – Significant Deficiency Criteria 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). The PHA must also determine income eligibility and calculate the tenant’s rent payment using the documentation from third party verification in accordance with 24 CFR Part 5 Subpart F (24 CFR section 5.601 et seq.) (24 CFR sections 982.201, 982.515, and 982.516). Condition During our review of 40 tenant files, one file did not maintain proof of citizenship or eligible immigrant status. Questioned Costs None. Context We reviewed a sample of 40 of the Authority’s tenant files during 2025 for eligibility requirements. Effect Tenants may receive HAP funding without meeting eligibility requirements. Cause Lack of oversight and control procedures. Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend the Authority reviews their procedures of tenant file reviews to ensure all appropriate documents are included. Views of Responsible Officials Management recognizes the deficiency and plans to implement the auditor’s recommendation.