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Finding 22614 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-14
Audit: 22118
Organization: Aurora Housing Authority (CO)
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Aurora Housing Authority failed to conduct required quality control re-inspections due to health concerns.
  • Impacted Requirements: This noncompliance with HUD guidelines could lead to significant issues.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Re-instate quality control re-inspections immediately to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Special Tests and Provisions ? Housing Quality Standards Inspections Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Criteria: As required by HUD guidelines, Aurora Housing Authority is required to conduct quality control re-inspections. Condition: Aurora Housing Authority did not perform any quality control re-inspections during the year. Cause: Due to ongoing health concerns, Aurora Housing Authority decided to not perform the re-inspections through the end of 2022. Effect: Not performing the re-inspections can cause noncompliance with HUD. Questioned Costs: N/A Context/Sampling: None as no re-inspections were performed during 2022. Repeat Finding from Prior Year: No Recommendation: We recommend that Aurora Housing Authority re-instate the quality control re-inspections immediately. View of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2022-001 Federal Agency Name: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Name: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers CFDA # 14.871/14.879 Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Noncompliance Finding Summary: Aurora Housing Authority did not perform any quality control re-inspections during the year. Responsible Individuals: Tania Morris, Director of Assisted Housing Corrective Action Plan: The Assisted Housing Department promoted two Lead Housing Specialists to Compliance Manager positions. The Compliance Managers oversee quality control for all programs and follow-up as necessary with corrections and staff training. The Managers are completing internal and external training to ensure they are knowledgeable regarding program regulations and rules. Addressing staffing needs in the Assisted Housing department continues to be an obstacle. However, we are implementing technology to improve efficiency and process paperwork with minimal delays. The department has also added additional support staff by creating two new Office Assistant positions. We are diligently committed to being fully staffed and trying innovative techniques to attract and maintain skilled Housing Specialists. Anticipated Completion Date: Ongoing.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22612 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 22613 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 22615 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 22616 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599054 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599055 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599056 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599057 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 599058 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $1.48M
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.03M
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $619,914
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $200,000
14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program $57,031
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $38,581
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $12,267