Finding 1239414 (2025-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2025
Accepted
2026-09-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant files showed deficiencies, with 14 out of 25 lacking timely recertification documentation.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with HUD requirements and 24 CFR regulations for Indian Housing eligibility.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and standardize the recertification process and file organization to address weaknesses.

Finding Text

2025-001 Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Maintenance of Tenant Files During the review of twenty-five (25) Tenant Files from all programs, the following deficiencies were noted: 14 of 25 Rental files selected lacked a timely Recertification Assistance Listing #: 14.867 Questioned Costs: None Cause: The Authority’s deficiency in its resident files stems from some lack of controls concerning HUD requirements and procedures. Effect: The Authority has not been in complete compliance with the above HUD and policy requirements. Criteria: 24 CFR requirements for Indian Housing eligibility. Recommendation: In general, we continue to recommend a review of the recertification process to determine areas of weakness. We also recommend more standardization in file organization of information. Reply: Management agrees with the audit finding and the auditor’s recommendation. We will implement procedures and changes to ensure that this finding will be cleared by the subsequent fiscal year audit.

Corrective Action Plan

2025-001 Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Maintenance of Tenant Files Steps to resolve: Management agrees with the audit finding and the auditor’s recommendation. We will implement procedures and changes to ensure that this finding will be cleared by the subsequent fiscal year audit. Individual responsible for correction: Mr. Damon Dunbar, Executive Director Timeframe: As of December 31, 2026

Categories

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1239415 2025-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 1239416 2025-003
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.867 INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANTS $4.53M
14.870 RESIDENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES - SERVICE COORDINATORS $52,761
14.899 TRIBAL HUD-VA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM $18,428
21.026 HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND $2,604