Finding 36254 (2022-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-15

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Annual unit inspections were not conducted for one tenant due to COVID-19 safety measures.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD regulations mandate timely annual inspections and proper documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure annual inspections are performed and all tenant documentation is maintained moving forward.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-002: Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, CFDA 14.195 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: 114 tenants. Sample Size Information: 20 tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2021-002. Criteria: HUD regulation requires annual unit inspections performed in a timely manner with the corresponding documentation maintained. Statement of Condition: The Project did not perform annual unit inspections for one tenant due to safety precautions taken in regard to the coronavirus. Cause: The Project did not conduct the annual unit inspections due to the coronavirus pandemic. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to determine and assess whether the property has sustained any damage that require repairs. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R ? Section 8 Program Administration Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: Management respectfully disagrees with the finding. Recommendation: The Project should perform annual unit inspections and maintain all required tenant documentation. Response Indicator: Disagree. Response: For the safety of our residents and staff, management advised the site not to perform unit inspections during the pandemic.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Bayamon Senior Citizens Housing Company, Inc., respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended March 31, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 The findings from the March 31, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS ? MAJOR FEDERAL AWARD PROGRAMS AUDIT FINDING No. 2022-002: Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program, CFDA 14.195 Recommendation: The Project should perform annual unit inspections and maintain all required tenant documentation. Action Taken: For the safety of our residents and staff, management advised the site not to perform unit inspections during the pandemic. If the audit Oversight Agency has questions regarding these plans, please call Christine Harris at 954-835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris Accounting Manager

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $926,159
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $894,486
14.164 Section 201 Flexible Subsidy Loan Program $370,767