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Finding 2022-101 ? Improve Home Inspection Process (Significant Deficiency) FAL Number and Title: 14.239 ? HOME Investment Partnership Program Award Year: 2022 Award Number: N/A Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through Grantor: City of Phoenix Compliance Requirement: Special Tests & Provisions: Housing Quality Standards Questioned Costs: None Condition and Context: LCSA did not properly document the procedures taken to inspect the homes maintained through their HOME program. Effect: Not performing home inspections increases the risk that the properties are not maintained in compliance with the program?s requirements. Cause: The error was caused by an oversight in the monitoring of the homes as the City of Phoenix usually takes the responsibility of inspecting the homes for this requirement. Criteria: 24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d), require LCSA to perform on-site inspections every two years to determine compliance with property standards. Recommendation: We recommend maintaining a list or memoranda including the items inspected at each home during routine inspections for documentation purposes. Views of Responsible Officials: See LCSA?s corrective action plan.