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2022-001 ? Eligibility - Housing Choice Voucher - 14.871 Significant Deficiency and Material Noncompliance Statement of Condition and Criteria Participant file documentation was incomplete or insufficient to substantiate annual eligibility determinations. Numerous immaterial errors occurred during the annualization of participant income using documentation obtained. PHA?s are required to determine income eligibility, calculate participant rent and housing assistance payment using sufficient, appropriate documentation in accordance with HUD regulations. Cause Lack of staff adherence to administrative policies related to annualizing income and ineffective training procedures. Effect or Potential Effect Overpayment of Housing Assistance Payments due to income calculation errors. Question Costs Known questioned costs totaled $10,903. Context A sample of 40 files were selected to audit program eligibility from a population of 3,166. The test found 11 files with some form of income calculation deficiency, 6 of which contributed to the known question cost. In addition, one file did not contain sufficient documentation to test the recertification process. Our sample was not a statistically valid sample. Recommendation We recommend the Authority increase training and cross-training to better prepare staff to adjust to periods of high turnover and increased supervisory and quality control reviews, to ensure compliance with HUD regulations. Management?s Response Management agrees with the finding and corrective action is in progress as detailed in the Corrective Action Plan.