Finding Text
Finding: 2024-001
Program Name: Section 8 Project-Based Cluster (14.195/14.249)
Federal Awarding Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Compliance Requirement: Housing Quality Standards
Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency; Nonmaterial Noncompliance
Criteria: The Agency must perform housing quality inspections at the time of initial occupancy and at least annually thereafter to ensure that the units are decent, safe and sanitary.
Condition: Of the 40 tenant files tested, 7 files did not contain documentation that the annual inspection was performed.
Cause: The Agency did not maintain documentation of all inspections in tenant files.
Effect: The Agency was not in compliance with the housing quality standards compliance requirements for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Auditor Recommendation: We recommend the Agency utilize a tracking system to ensure inspections are completed annually and documentation is maintained regarding the results of the annual inspections.
Questioned Costs: None.
Management’s Response: The Property Management department will coordinate with the Information Technology team to ensure appropriate documentation and tracking of annual inspections.