Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority reviews its internal controls over HAP abatement to ensure units that do not meet HQS are abated for the required timeframe. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action taken in response to finding: Along with the restructuring of the Assisted Housing Department to add additional management positions, implement comprehensive standard operating procedures and training, HHA will ensure that Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) is properly abated on all units under abatement. Abatement quality control measures will be implemented using comprehensive standard operating procedures, which will include clearly defined eligibility processes and enhanced quality control measures. HHA will also contract with an HCV consultant to provide additional training to the HCV management team. HHA is committed to ensuring that all employees have proper training in all components of the HCV program Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Turkessa Coleman Lacey, Deputy Executive Director Carmisia Danson Woods, Interim Assisted Housing Director Planned completion date for corrective action plan: Complete and on-going If the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Carmisia Danson Woods, Interim Assisted Housing Director at 256-532-5672.