Finding 39333 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-11-17

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Deficiencies in the procurement process were identified, including missing cost analysis and bond documentation.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Authority failed to comply with HUD regulations and its own policies regarding contract management.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and update all procurement policies to ensure compliance with HUD regulations.

Finding Text

2022-1 Condition: Deficiencies Were Noted in Our Examination of Procurement During the review of the Lewis Walker Roofing contract the following deficiencies were noted: Contract lacked documentation cost analysis. Contract lacked documentation of performance and payment bonds. Contract piggyback was not performed in compliance with policy and HUD piggybacking requirements. CFDA Number: 14.872 Questioned Costs: None Cause: The Authority did not have adequate internal controls (monitoring) to determine that they were not in compliance with regulations or their own policies. Effect: The Authority has not been in complete compliance with HUD requirements. Criteria: The Authority is required by regulation and their own administrative policies to perform certain procedures to ensure that the program is administered in accordance with HUD regulations. Recommendation: We recommend that the Authority formulate, or review and update all its administrative policies to ensure that all contracts are in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Reply: We concur with the Auditor?s recommendation. We will review and update all our Procurement Policies to ensure that all contracts are in compliance with HUD regulations.

Corrective Action Plan

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LIVE OAK 406 Webb Drive N.E. Live Oak, Florida 32064 Phone (386) 362-2123 Fax (386) 364-8346 Corrective Action Plan ? March 31, 2022 Audit Findings 2022-1 Condition: Deficiencies Were Noted in Our Examination of Procurement Steps to resolve: We concur with the Auditor?s recommendation. We will review and update all our Procurement Policies to ensure that all contracts are in compliance with HUD regulations. Timeframe: By FYE March 31, 2023 Individual responsible for correction: Nathaniel Smith, Executive Director

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment Subrecipient Monitoring HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 615775 2022-001
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $443,712
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $352,228