Finding Text
Finding Number 2023-2
Condition: Cathedral Towers did not indicate the date and time received on two applications.
Criteria: Per HUD Handbook 4350.3, the project owner must indicate on the application the date and time received, either by using and date and time stamp or by writing and initialing the date and time received.
Cause: Applications are generally stamped with the date and time received and signed by a representative of Cathedral Towers, Inc. Two stamps and signatures were not appropriately applied in tenant files reviewed during compliance testing.
Effect: Two tenant applications did not include evidence of the date and time received.
Amount in Questioned Cost: $0
Recommendation: Cathedral Towers should review the procedures in place to ensure tenant application files include evidence of the date and time received.
Auditee’s Response: Cathedral Towers agreed with the finding and will review the application process to ensure the required steps are performed and documented.