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2022-002 Special Tests and Provisions Condition and Criteria: The Authority's purpose for existence is providing decent safe and affordable housing to low-income persons. As such, HUD requires the Authority to comply with special tests and provisions relating to its Housing Choice Voucher program. The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the Authority must conduct quality control re-inspections. The Authority must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). Population and Items Tested: Testing of thirteen family eligibility files revealed one file lacked documentation of a passed HQS inspection. The COVID waiver covering housing quality control re-inspections expired December 31, 2021. No quality control re-inspections were performed during the year ended June 30, 2022. Auditor's Recommendation: The Authority should ensure documentation of a "passed" housing quality inspection is maintained. A thorough review of tenant files should be performed for the purpose of eliminating the deficiencies. The Authority should perform housing quality control re-inspections according to HUD guidelines. Grantee Response: We will comply with the auditor's recommendation. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2023