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Finding 39337 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-10-30
Audit: 46681
Organization: Peekskill Housing Authority (NY)
Auditor: Malcolm Johnson & Company P A

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Tenant files for low-rent public housing showed significant deficiencies, including missing annual recertifications and documentation.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 24 CFR regulations regarding public housing eligibility was not met, leading to incorrect income calculations for rent.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Authority should enhance internal controls and review procedures to prevent future errors, with management already taking steps to address this by FY 2023.

Finding Text

2022-1 Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of Low-Rent Public Housing Tenant Files Thirty (30) files selected for audit, testing suspended after 15 files reviewed. (10 LIPH Active Files, 2 Move Out Files, 3 Move In Files) 6 of 10 files lacked timely Annual Recertification 4 of 10 files lacked 3rd party 2 of 10 files lacked documentation of Flat Rent Offer CFDA No: 14.850 Questioned Costs: None Criteria: 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility Cause/Effect: The Authority failed to use the correct income amount for calculating rent. Dwelling rental income is incorrect. Recommendations: We recommend the Authority implement internal control procedures which will eliminate such errors. Reply: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file re-certifications and documents. Management has implemented procedures along with staffing changes in order to clear this finding in FY 2023.

Corrective Action Plan

PEEKSKILL HOUSING AUTHORITY 807 Main Street Peekskill, New York 10566 Phone: (914) 739-1700 Fax: (914) 739-1787 Corrective Action Plan ? March 31, 2022 Audit Findings 2021-1 Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of Low Rent Public Housing Tenant Files Steps to resolve: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file recertifications and documentations. Management has implemented procedures to clear this finding in FY 2023. Timeframe: By FYE March 31, 2023 Individual responsible for correction: P. Holden Croslan, Executive Director

Categories

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 615779 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.29M
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $200,670