Finding 519912 (2024-001)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2024
Accepted
2025-01-22
Audit: 339325
Auditor: Snd Partners

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Three out of six lease files lacked required EIV reports due to lack of access to the EIV system.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with HUD regulations regarding the use of the EIV system affects eligibility under the Capital Advance Program.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and strengthen controls over EIV system access and ensure full compliance with HUD regulations moving forward.

Finding Text

Finding # 2024-001 Federal Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL # / Program : 14.157 - Supportive Housing for Elderly Type of Finding: Federal Award Finding Finding Resolution Status: Resolved Information on Universe Population Size: The project consists of 60 rental units. Sample size information: Sample size totaled 6 rental units. Criteria: HUD Handbook 4350.3, Rev-1, Chg.4, Chapter 9, 9-5 through 9-9 A-C, requires owners/agents to use the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system in its entirety and maintain reports in tenant files to demonstrate owners/agents compliance with EIV usage. Statement of Condition: For 3 of the 6 lease files tested, the lease files were missing the required EIV reports. Cause: The project did not have access to the EIV system during fiscal year which prevented it from complying with HUD regulations to use the EIV system in its entirety. Effect or Potential Effect: The project is out of compliance with the Capital Advance Program Regulatory Agreement on form HUD-92466-CA. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: E - Eligibility Questioned Costs: N/A Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: As of November 27, 2024, access to the EIV system has been restored and will be used in its entirety. Context: The project did not have access to the EIV system during fiscal year which prevented it from complying with HUD regulations to use the EIV system in its entirety. Recommendations: We recommend the Owner review controls over the maintenance of EIV system access and use of the EIV system to ensure compliance with HUD regulations. Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations: As of November 27, 2024, access to the EIV system has been restored and will be used in its entirety. Response Indicator: Agree Completion Date: 27-Nov-24

Corrective Action Plan

As of November 27, 2024, the EIV was fixed for Stoneman Village II and I (Administrator) now have access to printing reports.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $803,645