Finding 481436 (2023-001)

FINDING No. 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Forty-one tenants. Sample Size Information: Five tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulations require the Project to conduct background checks on potential tenants prior to acceptance. Statement of Condition: Of the tenant files selected, one tenant did not have a background check conducted prior to acceptance. Cause: The Project did not obtain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation as required by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify eligibility and cost of assistance may be disallowed. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation has been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that required documentation is obtained prior to acceptance and maintained in the tenant files. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion date: 02/16/2024 Response: Further staff training has been completed and processes put in place to prevent moving forward.