Finding 497898 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-23

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The entity failed to reinspect a unit that did not pass inspection within the required 30 days.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD's Housing Choice Voucher Cluster regulations regarding timely reinspections.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures to ensure all reinspections are completed within the 30-day timeframe.

Finding Text

Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Housing Voucher Cluster Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Federal Award Identification Number and Year: WI222VO167 - 2023 Award Period: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: The Housing Choice Voucher Cluster requires that units with failed inspections be reinspected within 30 days. Condition: During our testing, we noted that the entity did not have internal controls over reinspections to verify they were completed within 30 days. Questioned costs: None Context: During our testing we noted 1 out of 8 failed inspections was not reinspected within 30 days. The reinspection was done 32 days after the original inspection. Cause: The Authority did not have time to complete inspection within 30 days but did complete as soon as they were able to. Effect: Noncompliance with HUD requirements. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend that Authority implement procedures to verify reinspections done within 30 days. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Corrective Action Plan

Recommendation: We recommend that Authority implement procedures to verify reinspections done within 30 days. Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding. Action planned/taken in response to finding: The Authority will review processes to make sure all reinspections are done within the required time. Name of the contact person responsible for corrective action: Sheila Young Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2024

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Significant Deficiency Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 497899 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074340 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1074341 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $944,944
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $696,013
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $299,619
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $80,000