Finding Text
14.267 – Continuum of Care Program
U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Direct and Pass-Through State of Missouri, Department of Mental Health
Criteria: Per the Continuum of Care Program 24 CFR Part 578 "Recipients or subrecipients must inspect all units at least annually during the grant period to ensure that all units continue to meet Housing Quality Standards (HQS)."
Condition: We examined a sample of seventy-one participants receiving rental assistance, noting that for sixteen participants, there was no documentation of annual inspection in the file.
Questioned Costs: $0
Effect: Failure to complete required documentation may result in noncompliance with requirements of the grant.
Cause: High staff turnover.
Recommendation: Allocate additional resources to grants compliance.
View of responsible official: I agree with the finding.