Finding 528120 (2024-002)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
B
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-03-14

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A tenant was charged less rent than the established minimum tenant contribution due to discrepancies in calculations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 2 CFR Part 92.209(h) regarding maximum subsidies and minimum tenant contributions.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure that rent charged aligns with the minimum tenant contribution determined during the annual recertification process.

Finding Text

Criteria: 2 CFR Part 92.209(h) establishes the maximum subsidy that a participating Organization may pay to, or on behalf of a family. The Organization must also establish a “minimum tenant contribution to rent.” Condition: The Organization established the maximum subsidy and the minimum tenant contribution to rent for a tenant during the fiscal year, but the amount actually charged to the tenant was different than the amount calculated. Cause: The Organization utilized a third-party provider during the year, and new recertifications were completed by the provider. However, for the one home identified, the rent for a tenant did not agree to the minimum tenant contribution to rent. Effect: One tenant was charged less rent than they should have been. Questioned Costs: None Recommendations: The Organization should charge tenants rent based on the minimum tenant contribution to rent, which is calculated annually as a part of the recertification process. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: See corrective action plan included in report.

Corrective Action Plan

The Organization has scheduled regular meetings (twice per month) with the property management company to monitor the activities of the provider to ensure we are in compliance with Federal Statues. In addition, twice per year, we will perform an internal audit of each tenant file to ensure compliance.

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Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $390,399
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $250,000
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $169,160
14.195 Project-Based Rental Assistance (pbra) $14,345