Finding 555692 (2024-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-04-23

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Two out of nine resident files lacked necessary eligibility forms, leading to non-compliance with HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, and related loan agreements is at risk, potentially affecting funding.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure all resident files are complete and properly documented, with a review of existing files planned by September 30, 2025.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: #2024-001 Auditor non-compliance code: E – Eligibility Finding resolution status: In progress Universe population size: 85 resident files Sample size information: 9 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: Wyoming Community Development Authority Questioned costs: N/A Repeat Finding: No Statement of condition #2024-001 (Assistance Listing No. 14.239 and 14.275): During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Criteria: Pursuant to the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, and NHTF loan agreement, the Agent must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect or potential effect: The Company is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract, HUD Handbook 4350.3, HOME loan agreement, or NHTF loan agreement. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract, HOME loan, and NHTF loan could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Agent was unable to locate the required resident eligibility forms for two of the nine resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Completion date: September 30, 2025 Management response: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2024-001 Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: During the year ended September 30, 2024, two of the nine resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide lacked properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. The Agent should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Agent should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: The Agent concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident files noted in the statement of condition were for residents who moved out of the Property during the year ended September 30, 2024. No further action is required related to these residents' files. The Agent intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files during the year ended September 30, 2024 to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring Eligibility Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 555693 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 555694 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 555695 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1132134 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1132135 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1132136 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1132137 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $4.43M
14.275 Housing Trust Fund $1.63M
10.415 Rural Rental Housing Loans $860,039
14.195 Project-Based Rental Assistance (pbra) $548,175
21.000 Neighborworks America Corporation $269,000
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $150,000
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $94,189
14.169 Housing Counseling Assistance Program $55,059
14.252 Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing $30,371
10.437 Interest Assistance Program $21,205