Issue: Several tenants were not recertified as required by HUD guidelines.
Impact: This could lead to an overstated HUD subsidy due to incomplete documentation.
Follow-up: Hire and train more staff to address staffing shortages and improve oversight.
Finding Text
Information on universe: Total population was 45 units.
Sample Size: 5 files were selected for testing.
Condition: Several tenants were not recertified in accordance with HUD guidelines.
Criteria: All tenants must be recertified annually. Tenants must provide all income information at recertification.
Effect: HUD subsidy may be overstated.
Context: Auditor selected tenant files and discussed with the management agent that due to understaffing, there were difficulties in obtaining the appropriate documentation and therefore completing accurate 50059 forms.
Cause: Lack of oversight by management agent.
Recommendation: Continue to hire and train additional staff to fill the staffing shortages.
Corrective Action Plan
Plan: We will continue to hire and train additional staff to fill the staffing shortages.
Anticipated Completion: December 31, 2023 (ongoing) Contact: Duska Noel, Director of Housing
Michael Tabory, Chief Operating Officer
Categories
HUD Housing ProgramsInternal Control / Segregation of Duties