Finding 22398 (2022-003)

Material Weakness
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-06-19

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Insufficient documentation and controls over tenant eligibility, leading to non-compliance with federal requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to adhere to 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F regarding timely and accurate reporting of tenant income and contributions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement new policies and training for staff to ensure compliance with eligibility rules and strengthen internal controls.

Finding Text

Statement of Condition: During the review of tenant files it was noted there was insufficient documentation of a second party review on all files, 2 out of 25 files selected for testing did not report State of Michigan amounts for SSI, 2 out of 25 files selected for testing reported family contributions that were not taken into consideration when HAP was calculated, 1 out of 25 files selected for testing showed employment amounts were taken from EIV rather than from third party support resulting in the wrong employer and wages being reported, and it was noted there was a lack sufficient support for zero income individuals. Criteria: E. ELIGIBILITY: 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F requires a PHA to have an eligible operating fund expenditure that is due and payable within 3 days of disbursing funds from the capital fund. Perspective Information: The Commission did not have effective internal controls over eligibility for the federal program. Questioned Costs: Unknown. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with the requirements as outlined in the eligibility section above. Cause: Lack of controls over grant requirements. Recommendation: The Commission should implement policies and procedures to ensure all federal compliances are followed pertaining to eligibility. Management?s Response: New management has taken over the Commission subsequent to the period under audit and will ensure all staff members involved in the annual recertification and interim examinations are properly trained with respect to the rules and regulations pertaining to this process. Management will also implement stronger internal controls and policies regarding rent certifications.

Corrective Action Plan

Housing Choice Vouchers ? CFDA 14.871 Recommendation: The Commission should implement policies and procedures to ensure all federal compliances are followed pertaining to eligibility. Action Taken: New management has taken over the Commission subsequent to the period under audit and will ensure all staff members involved in the annual recertification and interim examinations are properly trained with respect to the rules and regulations pertaining to this process. Management will also implement stronger internal controls and policies regarding rent certifications. Anticipated Completion Date of Action: June 15, 2023

Categories

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22397 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 22399 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 22400 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 22401 2022-006
    Material Weakness
  • 598839 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 598840 2022-003
    Material Weakness
  • 598841 2022-004
    Material Weakness
  • 598842 2022-005
    Material Weakness
  • 598843 2022-006
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $669,558
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $434,310
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $113,744