Finding 21846 (2022-002)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-07
Audit: 26854
Organization: South Metro Homes, Inc. (GA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant leases and annual recertifications were not signed by tenants, violating HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD CFDA 14.181 mandates signed consent forms for assistance applicants.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement a process for obtaining signatures via mail or electronically to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

HUD CFDA 14.181 2022-002 Tenant Leases and Annual Recertifications Not Signed by Tenant Finding Related to: Compliance ? CDFA No. 14.181 Criteria: : The rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) require that the assistance applicants shall submit signed consent forms upon initial application and reexamination. Condition: During the audit, it was noted that Annual Recertifications and Tenant Leases were not signed by tenant. Cause: The Organization had limited access to tenants due to COVID pandemic and the quarantine recommendations in place. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with HUD?s requirement. Recommendation: We recommend that documents are signed via mail or electronically if in person contact is not available. Auditee Response: We concur with the finding and will ensure that documents are signed by tenants going forward.

Corrective Action Plan

HUD CFDA 14.181 2022-002 Tenant Leases and Annual Recertifications Not Signed by Tenant Finding Related to: Compliance ? CDFA No. 14.181 Recommendation We recommend documents are signed via mail or electronically if in person contact is not available. Action Taken We concur with the finding and will implement the recommendation immediately.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $35,003