2024-002 Eligibility
Public and Indian Housing
Significant deficiency in internal control
Other Matter to be Reported Under the Uniform Guidance
Condition: Out of a total tenant population of approximately 430 for Public and Indian Housing, 44 tenant files were tested and 8 files had the following deficiencies:
• Six files had incorrect or missing flat rent option sheets ;
• One file was missing a custody information; and
• One file had incorrect income calculation.
Auditor Recommendations: The Authority should correct the deficiencies noted in the tested files and perform reviews of the remaining universe, for consideration of similar errors. In addition, the Authority should establish quality control review procedures to ensure proper monitoring of compliance with the requirements related to tenant eligibility.
Action Taken:
Updates were made to the flat rent option sheet and they have been placed in all files. The missing custody information has been obtained and placed in the folder. GHA will continue to provide training and guidance to all staff to ensure that all transactions are implemented correctly, including income calculation standard, and to ensure that all necessary documentation is placed in the participant's files.
Name(s} of the contact person(s) responsible for corrective action: Odelia Williams, Director of Public Housing
Planned completion date for corrective action plan: GHA staff completed the corrections and has been reminded to double check their work to avoid human error. Additionally, all training will be completed by August 2025.