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2022 ? 002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: HOME Investment Partnerships Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.239 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: Various Pass-Through Agency: Various Pass-Through Number(s): Various Award Period: Various Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Criteria or specific requirement: During the period of affordability (i.e., the period for which the nonfederal entity must maintain subsidized housing) for HOME assisted rental housing, on-site inspections must be performed to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners as required by the HOME program (24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d)). Condition: ? Five out of ten units tested for HOME housing quality requirements did not have evidence on unit inspections Questioned costs: None Context: Ten units were selected for testing Section III ? Findings and Questioned Costs ? Major Federal Programs (Continued) Cause: Timely completion and review of unit inspections were not completed. Effect: Units may be out of compliance with HOME housing quality standards Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that policies and procedures are implemented to ensure required unit inspections are completed and reviewed timely and that any needed repairs are completed timely. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.