Finding 3972 (2023-002)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-12-12
Audit: 6251
Organization: Asi Freeport, Inc. (MN)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One tenant file was missing a signed application, which is required for all tenant files.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with documentation standards for tenant management was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Remind project personnel to ensure all signed applications are collected during the move-in process.

Finding Text

FINDING 2023-002: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181 Condition: One of three tenant files tested did not contain a copy of the tenant's signed application. Criteria: All tenant files should include a copy of the tenant's signed application. Effect: There is no financial effect. Context: A sample of tenant files were selected for testing tenant information in the process of computing the tenant share of monthly rent. The test found one file did not include a copy of the tenants signed application. The non compliance did not have a financial effect. The details and results of the sample are as follows: Population-22, $123,318. Sample - 3, $13,836. Not in compliance - 1, Questioned costs - None. Cause: The management company failed to obtain the tenant's signed application during the move-in process. Recommendation: Project personnel should be reminded that retaining a signed application is an important step in tenant management. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The Project agrees with the finding. Project personnel will be reminded to obtain the proper documentation during the move-in process. Questioned Costs - Department of Housing and Urban Development - None. Non-compliance code - R

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING 2023-002: SECTION 811, ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER 14.181- The tenant file did not contain a copy of the tenant's signed application. Recommendation: Project personnel should be reminded to obtain a copy of the tenant's signed application for the tenant file. Action Taken: The Project agrees with the finding. Recertification staff have been reminded to obtain a copy of the signed application for the tenant file. The signed application was obtained in June 2023.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $123,318