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Federal Program ? Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program AL #14.871 ? Eligibility for Individuals Federal Program Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers AL #14.871 ? Significant Deficiency Criteria The PHA must obtain and document in the family file third party verification of reported family annual income; the value of assets; expenses related to deductions from annual income; and other factors that affect the determination of adjusted income or income based rent (24 CFR section 982.516). Condition During our testing of fourteen tenant files, we noted that one file did not retain documentation verifying the loss of a job for a tenant. Questioned Costs None Context We reviewed a random sample of fourteen tenant files for a tenant?s HAP amount. Effect The loss of job of a tenant was not documented adequately for determining the tenant?s income. Cause The Authority experienced turnover in the Section 8 program. As a result, controls were not in place to ensure proper documentation. Repeat Finding This is not a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation We recommend that the Authority implement proper internal controls to ensure the Authority?s compliance with special tests requirements. Views of Responsible Officials We are aware of the issue and have taken subsequent steps to ensure compliance with this requirement.