Finding Text
Finding Reference 2024-007
Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pass-Through Agency: P.R. Department of Housing
Federal Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (ALN 14.871)
Requirement: Special Tests and Provisions (N)
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency (SD), Instance of Noncompliance (NC)
Statement of Condition: During our audit procedures, we observed that the Program does not meet the requirements of annual and quality control inspections.
Criteria: 24CFR, Subpart I, Section 982.405 (c) the PHA must conduct supervisory quality control HQS inspections.
Also, the Administrative Plan, chapter 10 establishes that HUD requires the Department to inspect each unit under lease at least once every 24 months to confirm that the unit still meets HQS. The inspection may be conducted in conjunction with the family's annual reexamination but also may be conducted separately. According to the plan, the Municipality will conduct inspections every twelve months. In the same chapter, HUD requires that a sample of units be re-inspected by a supervisor or other qualified individual to ensure that HQS are being enforced correctly and uniformly by all inspectors.
Cause of Condition: The personnel in charge did not comply with the annual and quality inspections. In addition, the program does not have adequate follow-up for compliance with the requirements.
Effect of Condition: The Program is not in compliance with 24CFR, Subpart I, Section 982.405 (c) and Administrative Plan.
Recommendation: We recommend that the Municipality monitor the program to ensure that proper inspections are being conducted. This will ensure compliance with the requirements under the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Questioned Cost: None.
Prior Year Finding: No.
Views of Responsible
Officials and Planned
Corrective Action: We concur with the audit finding. Instructions were given to the Program staff to strengthen existing internal controls and procedures to ensure the execution of supervisory quality control HQS inspections, as required by the program regulations.
Implementation Date: March 31, 2025
Responsible Person: Mr. Hector R. Sanjurjo Rodríguez
Federal Programs Director