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2022-007: Statement of Condition ? For the Housing Choice Voucher Program, we reviewed 40 files (recertification files and new files) for fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. We reviewed 5 files for tenants who moved out during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. In 4 instances, we noted that outdated information was used to calculate annual family income. Criteria ? Per the Housing Choice Voucher Guidebook (Reexaminations - Section 2.1), ?When completing a reexamination, PHAs must obtain and document ? third-party verification of ? changes in income, assets, deductions, expenses...? Effect ? For the instances noted above, the Authority is working with the families to obtain updated information to determine if adjustments should have been made in the income calculations. At this time, it is unknown if adjustments to income are necessary. Cause ? Incorrect procedures were followed in regards to family income calculations. Recommendation ? Procedures surrounding family income recertification processes should be strengthened.