Finding 400842 (2023-003)

Finding: 2023-003 Lack of Depository Agreement –Special Provisions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Housing Choice Voucher Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 and 14.879 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: N/A Pass-Through Agency: N/A Pass-Through Number(s): N/A Award Period: December 31, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control Over Compliance and Other Matters Condition: The HRA was not aware of the federal requirements to have a depository agreement in place. Criteria or Specific Requirement: The HRA is required to enter into depository agreements with their financial institutions in the form required by HUD. The agreements serve as safeguards for federal funds and provide third party rights to HUD. Context: During testing of the program, it was noted that the HRA did not have a depository agreement in place. Effect: There is potential for the HRA to not be in compliance with federal statutes. Cause: Management was unaware of the requirement. Repeat Finding: No. Recommendation: We recommend the HRA enter into this agreement into place as soon as possible. Views of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.