Finding 1612 (2023-001)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-10

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant files are missing required documentation, specifically the HUD-50059-A form.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD mandates that any changes in tenant rent or payments must be documented in the tenant file.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a procedure for regular internal reviews to ensure all necessary documentation is included in tenant files.

Finding Text

Information on universe: Total population was 46 units. Sample Size: 5 files were selected for testing. Condition: Missing required documentation in the tenant files. Criteria: HUD requires a copy of the HUD-50059-A reflecting any change in the tenant rent, utility reimbursement, total tenant payment or assistance payment must be placed in the tenant file. Effect: Copy of the HUD-50059-A reflecting the gross rent increase was not present in the tenant files. Context: Auditor reviewed tenant files noting the form was not present in the tenant files. Cause: Lack of oversight by management agent. Recommendation: A procedure be implemented to ensure that the Project remains in compliance and does an internal review to ensure all required documentation is in the tenant files.

Corrective Action Plan

Plan: A procedure will be implemented to ensure that the gross rent change is put into Real Page One site so that the necessary HUD form HUD-50059-A will be produced and put in the tenant file. Anticipated Completion Date: 7/31/2023. Contact Duska Noel, Director of Housing and Michael Tabory, Chief Operating Officer.

Categories

Cash Management HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1613 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1614 2023-001
    -
  • 1615 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578054 2023-001
    -
  • 578055 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 578056 2023-001
    -
  • 578057 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $2.35M