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Finding 2022-005 Statement of Condition: During the review of tenant files it was noted 1 out of 25 annual inspections could not be located, noted 2 out of 25 annual inspections had failed and were not reinspected within the appropriate timeframe, including one that was considered life threatening. Criteria: N. SPECIAL TESTS AND PROVISIONS ITEM 4. HOUSING QUALITY INSPECTIONS AND ITEM 5. HQS ENFORCEMENT: 24 CFR Section 982.158(d) requires a PHA to perform a quality inspection yearly and reinspect any failed inspections with 24 hours for life threatening items or 30 days for non-life threatening items. Perspective Information: The Commission did not have effective internal controls over HQS inspections. Questioned Costs: Unknown. Effect: The Commission is not in compliance with the requirements as outlined in the special tests and provisions, housing quality inspections and HQS enforcement sections 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 housing quality inspections and HQS enforcement. Management?s Response: New management has taken over the Commission subsequent to the period under audit and will implement stronger internal controls over housing quality inspections.