Finding 369810 (2023-002)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2024-02-20

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One tenant's application was missing a signature and date, and the initial EIV report was not provided.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD regulations mandate complete tenant files and timely income verification through EIV within 90 days.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all tenant documentation is accurate and timely; implement monthly reminders for EIV report submissions and periodic checks for application completeness.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Seventy-four tenants. Sample Size Information: Ten tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations require proper maintenance of tenant files containing an apartment application that is signed and dated, and use of the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) within 90 days of the tenant being entered into the Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS). Statement of Condition: One tenant’s application was not signed or dated, and the initial EIV report was missing. Cause: The old Project manager did not maintain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation in accordance with HUD requirements. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to determine date and time for the receipt of the application for proper waiting list placement and subsequent selection to occupy a unit. In addition, not verifying tenant income eligibility in accordance with HUD requirements can result in the cost of assistance and residency being disallowed. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations have been adopted.Recommendation: The Project should ensure all required tenant documentation is complete and accurate and verify tenant income through the EIV system in a timely manner. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 9/1/2022 Response: Reminders will be sent by compliance each month to all managers for their EIV reports to be run for that month. Also alerts have been set up in One Site to assist with reminders. Applications will be checked periodically for signatures and dates to ensure they are on the form.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING No. 2023-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Recommendation: T h e Project should ensure all required tenant documentation is complete and accurate and verify tenant income through the EIV system in a timely manner. Action Taken: R eminders will be sent by compliance each month to all managers for their EIV reports to be run for that month. Also, alerts have been set up in One Site to assist with reminders. Applications will be checked periodically for signatures and dates to ensure they are on the form. If the Oversight Agency for Audit has questions regarding these plans, please call Christine Harris at 954- 835-9200. Sincerely yours, Christine Harris Accounting Manager

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $431,119