Finding 555792 (2024-004)

Program Name Housing Choice Vouchers "Internal Control" "Significant Deficiency" ALN Number 14.871 N Special Test and Provisions 2024-004 Selection from the Waiting List Criteria Except as provided in 24 CFR section 982.203 Special admission (nonwaiting list), all families admitted to the program must be selected from the waiting list. “Selection” from the waiting list generally occurs when the PHA notifies a family whose name reaches the top of the waiting list to come in to verify eligibility for admission (24 CFR sections 5.410, 982.54(d), and 982.201 through 982.207). Condition Management did not keep record of a stagnate copy of the waiting list. Context Due to the software only tracking waiting list perpetually, there was no way to test new move-ins were pulled according with PHA administrative plan. Cause Management was unaware of the requirement. Effect Unable to verify internal controls or compliance during audit period on this compliance point. Recommendations Print waiting list each time new move-in is completed and retain printed list. Management Views Management agrees.