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Finding 50886 (2022-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-28
Audit: 42572
Organization: Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Wadena (MN)
Auditor: Miller McDonald INC

AI Summary

  • Issue: A failed housing inspection was not followed up within the required 30 days.
  • Impacted Requirements: The Authority must address life-threatening deficiencies within 24 hours and all others within 30 days per federal regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should review and strengthen controls over inspection processes to ensure compliance.

Finding Text

Finding 2022-004 ? Housing Voucher Cluster, CFDA No. 14.871 and 14.879 ? Inspections Criteria Pursuant to 24 CFR 982.158(d) and 982.404, the Authority must follow up on the correction of failed inspections within 24 hours for life threatening housing quality standard (HQS) deficiencies or 30 calendar days for all other HQS deficiencies. Condition During the audit we noted one failed inspection was not followed up prior to the 30 day requirement Cause The Authority?s controls over failed inspections were not followed. Repeat Finding No Effect The Authority could not determine if the HQS deficiency was corrected in a timely manner. Recommendation We recommend that management review their controls over inspections to ensure they are implemented. Views of Responsible Official The Authority agrees with the finding.

Corrective Action Plan

FINDING: 2022-004 - Housing Voucher Cluster, CFDA No. 14.871 and 14.879 - Inspections Recommendation: We recommend that management review their controls over inspections to ensure they are implemented. Actions Planned/Taken in Response to Finding: Wadena HRA has procedures in place that are intended to prevent oversite. Wadena HRA will review controls and increase awareness. Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Maria Marthaler, Executive Director Planned Completion Date: June 30,2023

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Other Findings in this Audit

  • 50885 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 50887 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 50888 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 627327 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 627328 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 627329 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 627330 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $309,739
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $248,921
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $156,803
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $65,068
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $17,050