Finding 499762 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-09-30
Audit: 322583
Organization: Housing Authority of Mayfield (KY)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority failed to conduct required quality control re-inspections for the Housing Choice Voucher program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD regulations for annual inspections and quality control checks is essential for maintaining Housing Quality Standards.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure quality control re-inspections are completed by December 31, 2024, as committed by the Authority.

Finding Text

Condition and Criteria: The Authority’s purpose for existence is providing decent safe and affordable housing to low-income persons. As such, HUD requires the Authority to comply with special tests and provisions relating to its Housing Choice Voucher program. The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the Authority must conduct quality control re-inspections. The Authority must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). Population and Items Tested: During our testing of fifteen housing choice voucher tenant files, we noted the annual inspections were completed as required. However, during the current fiscal year, the PHA did not conduct the required quality control re-inspections. Auditor’s Recommendation: The Authority should perform housing quality control re-inspections according to HUD guidelines. Grantee Response: We will complete the required quality control re-inspections. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024

Corrective Action Plan

2023-001 Quality Control Inspections .00 Condition and Criteria: The Authority’s purpose for existence is providing decent safe and affordable housing to low-income persons. As such, HUD requires the Authority to comply with special tests and provisions relating to its Housing Choice Voucher program. The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the Authority must conduct quality control re-inspections. The Authority must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). Population and Items Tested: During our testing of fifteen housing choice voucher tenant files, we noted the annual inspections were completed as required. However, during the current fiscal year, the PHA did not conduct the required quality control re-inspections. Auditor’s Recommendation: The Authority should perform housing quality control re-inspections according to HUD guidelines. Planned Corrective Action: We will complete the required quality control re-inspections. Anticipated Completion Date: December 31, 2024

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1076204 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $985,365
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $715,906
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $513,580
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $416,802
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $404,465
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $154,150