Finding 34505 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
F
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-04-06
Audit: 36660
Organization: Hong Lok (AZ)
Auditor: Eide Bailly LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Fourteen units were found with exposed wiring and inadequate safety measures during inspections.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Project is out of compliance with HUD regulations regarding safe living conditions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Address all identified health and safety issues promptly to ensure tenant safety and compliance.

Finding Text

Criteria: As part of the regulatory agreement with HUD, the Project is subject to physical inspections to be performed on the property in order to determine that appropriate maintenance is being performed to create a safe living environment for tenants. Condition: Fourteen units had wiring exposure and lacked safety precautions that were identified during the inspection period. The units are required to be properly maintained and all safety hazards should be addressed immediately. Cause: During the inspection there were health and safety matters that were identified as part of the inspection resulting in the score. Effect: The Project is out of compliance and tenants of the Project may not be receiving the quality of housing to which they are entitled. Recommendation: As part of the inspection process, the Project should ensure that all health and safety matters are appropriately addressed. Views of Responsible Officials: Management agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding Summary: During the year ended December 31, 2022, fourteen units had wiring exposure and lacked safety precautions that were identified during the inspection period. The units are required to be properly maintained and all safety hazards should be addressed immediately. This resulted in a score on the REAC inspection of 54c. Status: The property hired a licensed electrician to perform 100% inspection of the breaker panels for the property and to make the new changes to the breaker panels per REAC's inspection protocol. We requested a new inspection by REAC to re-assess the property again. We will continue to provide training to our staff on an annual basis as REAC provides new protocols for the maintenance standards on the properties.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 34506 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 610947 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 610948 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $248,090