2024-005
Housing Voucher Cluster – Assistance Listing No. 14.871
Recommendation: We recommend the Authority implements controls to ensure that HQS inspections are performed timely.
Explanation of disagreement with audit finding: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.
Action taken in response to finding: HAPGC has hired a new Voucher Program Director. The new Director will strictly enforce current program policy which requires strict enforcement of HQS inspection rules. Additionally, HAPGC will review processes associated with scheduling HQS Inspections and work with the HQS Inspection contractor to ensure compliance. Finally, all HCV staff persons will be required to take the Housing Choice Voucher Certification class annually to ensure proper training and adequate understanding of the voucher program rules.
Name(s) of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Carolyn Floyd, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Director cefloyd@co.pg.md.us.
Planned completion date for corrective action plan: December 31, 2025.
If the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has questions regarding this plan, please call Jessica Anderson-Preston, Executive Director at 301-883-5552 or email jgandersonpreston@co.pg.md.us.