Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Program/Cluster: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Cluster
Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.871
Pass‐through: N/A
Award No. and Year: CA065‐2023
Compliance Requirement: Utility Allowance Schedule
Type of Finding: Instance of Non‐Compliance and Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance
Views of Responsible Officials:
The Housing Authority fully complied with 24CFR 982.517(C)(1) of HUD regulations that states that "A PHA must
review its schedule of utility allowances each year and must revise its allowance for a utility category if there has
been a change of 10 percent or more in the utility rate since the last time the utility allowance schedule was
revised. The PHA must maintain information supporting its annual review of utility allowances and any revisions
made in its utility allowance schedule." Each year, the Housing Authority hires a consultant to analyze the Utility
allowances for the Fairfield jurisdiction. Once that assessment is completed, Housing Authority staff and
Management review it. The Housing Authority staff then meets with the Consultant to discuss any irregularities
found or resolve questions emanating from its review. Once staff and Management are satisfied with the
information, have clear documentation explaining the Consultant's conclusions, and memorialize any categories
that have changed 10% or more, Management will finalize its review of the Utility Allowance Schedule. The
Housing Authority will document Management’s approval of the utility allowance adjustments, if any.
Responsible Individual(s):
Tanya Tran, Housing Division Manager
LaTanna Jones, Deputy Executive Director
Anticipated Completion Date:
June 1, 2024