Finding 503163 (2024-001)

FINDING No. 2024-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Twenty tenants. Sample Size Information: Three tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2023-001. Criteria: HUD regulations require timely verification of tenant’s initial income through Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) performed within 90 days of the tenant being entered into Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) with the corresponding documentation maintained. Statement of Condition: The Project did not perform and/or maintain the initial EIV report for one tenant. Cause: The Project did not perform and/or maintain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation in accordance with HUD regulations. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify tenant eligibility and cost of assistance and residency 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 recommendations have been adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that tenant eligibility is verified in a timely manner and all required documentation is obtained and properly maintained in the tenant files. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 05/07/2024. Response: Staff training has been provided and included in monthly reporting procedures.