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Finding 1852 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-15
Audit: 3223
Organization: Peekskill Housing Authority (NY)
Auditor: Malcolm Johnson & Company P A

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Deficiencies in tenant files, including missing annual recertifications and required forms.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with 24 CFR regulations for public housing eligibility.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Authority should enhance internal controls to prevent future errors and ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of Low-Rent Public Housing Tenant Files Forty (40) files selected for audit 2 of 40 files lacked timely Annual Recertification 1 of 40 files lacked signed and dated HUD Form 9886 2 of 40 files lacked 30 Day Notice of Rent Increase Assistance Listing No: 14.850 Questioned Costs: None Criteria: 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility Cause/Effect: The Authority failed to use the correct income amount for calculating rent. Dwelling rental income is incorrect. Recommendations: We recommend the Authority implement internal control procedures which will eliminate such errors. Reply: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file re-certifications and documents. Management has implemented procedures along with staffing changes in order to clear this finding in FY 2024.

Corrective Action Plan

2023-1 Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of Low Rent Public Housing Tenant Files Steps to resolve: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file recertifications and documentation. Management has implemented procedures to clear this finding in FY 2024. Timeframe: By FYE March 31, 2024 Individual responsible for correction: Janneyn Phalen, Interim Executive Director

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 578294 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.73M
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $1.31M
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $64,653