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Federal Award Findings 2022-2 ? (continued) Catalog Number Program Name CFDA#14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Category Compliance Compliance requirement Special Test Statement of Condition The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control reinspection?s. The PHA must prepared a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). To make sura that the units meet with the HQS requirements. We review 5 tenants files and they did not got inspected during 2022. Context At least annually, it is the responsibility of the PHA to conduct inspections of units to determine compliance with HQS prior to the execution of the entire term of the assisted lease. Inspections may be completed by PHA staff or by contract personnel. Criteria According to section 811 the owner is responsible for annually reexamining the units and make sure that the appropriates adjustments and the apartments are taking care of. Known questioned cost None. Underlying cause PHAs should strive to ensure consistency among staff in areas requiring judgment. Not all areas of HQS are exactly defined while acceptability criteria specifically state the minimum standards necessary to meet HQS, inspector judgment or tenant preference may also need to be considered in determining whether the unit meets minimum standards or desirable. Staff can receive the tools to make sound decisions through training, access to written policy and procedures, and consistent written and oral instruction. Effect Project may be subject to HUD findings and therefore, may be subject to penalties. Recommendation We recommend the Project?s management to establish specific internal control procedures to maintain an annual inspection of all the apartments. Management Response See Corrective Action Plan.