Finding Text
Finding 2023-001 Statement of Condition:
During the review of tenant files, it was noted 3 out of 25 annual inspections were not completed in the fiscal year under audit and 1 out of 25 annual inspections that had failed and was not reinspected within the appropriate timeframe was deemed life threatening. Criteria:
N. SPECIAL TESTS AND PROVISIONS ITEM 4. HOUSING QUALITY INSPECTIONS AND ITEM 5. HQS ENFORCEMENT: 24 CFR Section 982.158(d) requires a PHA to perform a quality inspection yearly and reinspect any failed inspections with 24 hours for life threatening items or 30 days for non-life threatening items. Perspective Information:
The Commission did not have effective internal controls over HQS inspections. Questioned Costs:
Unknown. Effect:
The Commission is not in compliance with the requirements as outlined in the special tests and provisions, housing quality inspections and HQS enforcement sections above. Cause:
Lack of controls over grant requirements. Recommendation:
The Commission should implement policies and procedures to ensure all federal compliances are followed pertaining to housing quality inspections and HQS enforcement. Management’s Response:
Management is still in the process of implementing policies and procedures to ensure all inspections are performed in a timely manner and all re-inspections are performed within the required timeframe.