Finding 45774 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-29

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority failed to conduct the required number of quality control re-inspections, completing only 16 out of 28.
  • Impacted Requirements: This non-compliance may lead to HAP payments for units that do not meet Housing Quality Standards.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: The Authority should review and enhance its quality control re-inspection processes to ensure full compliance.

Finding Text

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.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 45770 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 45771 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 45772 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 45773 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 45775 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 622212 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622213 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 622214 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622215 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 622216 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 622217 2022-005
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $9.51M
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $1.30M
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $1.29M
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $634,391
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $247,268
14.856 Lower Income Housing Assistance Program_section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $195,141
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $94,331
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $84,429
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $73,302