Finding 42953 (2022-001)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2022-12-28

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing required documentation in tenant files for HUD compliance.
  • Impacted Requirements: Failure to maintain Form HUD-50059 and inspection forms as mandated by HUD.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure all tenant files are properly maintained and compliant with HUD regulations.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-001 Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ? Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities (Section 811) and Project Rental Assistance, Assistance Listing No. 14.181. Condition Three tenant files were selected for testing and the required documentation to determine eligibility, as required by the HUD regulations, could not be located as follows: ? 2 files were missing Form HUD-50059, Owner?s Certification of Compliance ? 2 files were missing the move-in and move-out inspection forms Criteria Tenant files and all required documents should be maintained as established by HUD requirements. Cause There were no procedures in place to ensure that all tenant files were properly maintained. Effect Inadequate tenant file documentation has resulted in the Corporation?s inability to comply with HUD regulations. Recommendation We recommend the Corporation establish procedures for maintaining tenant files to comply with HUD requirements for verification of tenant information, as required. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials Management agrees with the recommendation and will establish procedures with the managing agent to ensure all tenant files are maintained in accordance with HUD regulations.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-001: Section 811, Assistance Listing No. 14.181 Three tenant files were selected for testing and the required documentation to determine eligibility, as required by the HUD regulations, could not be located as follows: ? 2 files were missing Form HUD-50059, Owner?s Certification of Compliance ? 2 files were missing the move-in and move-out inspection forms Recommendation: We recommend the Corporation establish procedures for maintaining tenant files to comply with HUD requirements for verification of tenant information, as required. Action Taken: Management agrees with the recommendation and will establish procedures with the managing agent to ensure all tenant files are maintained in accordance with HUD regulations.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 619395 2022-001
    Material Weakness Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $1.93M
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $62,602