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Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 & 14.879 ? Significant Deficiency Grant Award No. ND014-Housing Choice Voucher & ND014 Mainstream Voucher Federal Award Year 2022 Criteria The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). Condition We noted the Authority did not meet the minimum requirements for quality control re-inspections. The Authority had performed 16 out of the required 28 re-inspections. Questioned Costs None Context We reviewed the Authority?s documentation and noted 16 out of the required 28 quality control re-inspections were performed. Effect Inspected units may not have met Housing Quality Standards which could result in HAP payments being made for units that were not up to the Housing Quality Standards. Cause Additional units that did not house the Authority?s tenant were inspected and included as part of the required amount. Repeat Finding Not a repeat finding. Recommendation We recommend the Authority reviews quality control re-inspection standards to ensure compliance. Views of Responsible Officials The Authority is aware of the issue and has taken subsequent steps to ensure compliance with the requirement.