Finding 16325 (2022-005)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-06

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Agency did not conduct the required quality control review of tenant files for the Public and Indian Housing Program during the year.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight violates the internal control policy mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Agency should adhere to its policy by performing annual quality control reviews to ensure accurate eligibility determinations for housing assistance.

Finding Text

Federal Program ? U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.850 ? Significant Deficiency Criteria ? The Agency?s internal control policy over eligibility under its Public and Indian Housing Program is to perform a quality control review over a sample of its tenant file population. Condition ? During our review of the Agency?s internal control policy over Public and Indian Housing tenant files, it was noted that the Authority did not perform its internal control review over tenant files during the year. Cause ? Lack of oversight from management. Context ? We noted a quality control review was not performed during the year ended June 30, 2022. Effect ? If the tenants do not have independent evaluations performed, there leaves the potential for errors in determining eligibility for housing assistance. Repeat Finding ? Not a repeat finding. Recommendation ? We recommend the Agency follow its policy on performing a quality control review over a sample of its tenant file population on an annual basis. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions ? The Agency is aware of the issue and has taken subsequent steps to ensure compliance with the requirement.

Corrective Action Plan

Contact Person Dawn Bacon, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan Staff will perform quality control review for the Public and Indian Housing program. Going forward a sample of files will be reviewed on a semi-annual basis. Planned Completion Date for CAP FY2023

Categories

Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Eligibility Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 16324 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 592766 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 592767 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $417,973
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $355,425
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $74,546
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $50,000