Finding 515593 (2022-003)

Except as provided in 24 CFR section 982.203 Special admission (nonwaiting list), all families admitted to the program must be selected from the waiting list. “Selection” from the waiting list generally occurs when the PHA notifies a family whose name reaches the top of the waiting list to come in to verify eligibility for admission (24 CFR sections 5.410, 982.54(d), and 982.201 through 982.207).Management did not keep record of a stagnate copy of the waiting list.Due to the software only tracking waiting list perpetually, there was no way to test new move-ins were pulled according with PHA administrative plan. Management was unaware of the requirement. Unable to verify internal controls or compliance during audit period on this compliance point. Print waiting list each time new move-in is completed and retain printed list. Management agrees.