Finding Text
2021-005- Housing Quality Standards Inspection {NC)
Federal Program Title:
Federal Catalog Number:
Federal Agency:
Pass-Through Entity:
Federal Award Number and Year:
Category of Finding:
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
14.871
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Not applicable
CA-071 - 2021
Special Tests and Provisions
Criteria: The public housing agency (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.
Condition: In one instance, the City did not perform the required annual inspection.
Cause: We were informed that the HUD system did not release the address for inspection so no
inspection was performed.
Effect or Potential Effect: The City's failure to comply with stated requirements exposes the City to
sanctions from the federal agency, including loss of funding.
Questioned Cost: None
Context: The exception was noted in one out of 60 participants tested. The City has noted that they
will investigate the issue.
Statistical Sampling Validity: Samples are haphazardly selected.
Repeat of a Prior-Year Finding: No
Recommendation: We recommend the City to improve procedures to ensure that all annual inspections
are performed.
Management Response and Corrective Action Plan
City's Response: The City concurs with the recommendation.
Corrective Action Plan: Policies will be enforced or monitored more closely by Housing Authority
management to ensure all inspections and re-inspections are complete and documented.
Planned Implementation Date: December 31, 2024
Responsible Person(s): Community Development Director