Finding 558163 (2024-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
C
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-04-30
Audit: 355040
Auditor: Rubinbrown LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Two HAP voucher requests lacked documented review and approval before submission.
  • Impacted Requirements: Uniform Guidance mandates effective controls over compliance, which are currently inadequate.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Establish formal processes and internal controls to ensure consistent approval for all HAP voucher requests.

Finding Text

S2700-005 Finding Reference Number - 2024-002 S2700-006 Finding Resolution Status – In Process S2700-007 Information On Universe And Population Size – Population consisted of all HAP vouchers requests made during the current audit period. S2700-008 Sample Size Information – Total sample size included 2 HAP voucher requests. S2700-009 Noncompliance Information – This is not considered applicable. This finding relates to internal controls over compliance. S2700-010 Statement of Condition – During the cash management compliance testing, 2 HAP voucher requests of the total 2 tested did not have evidence of a review and approval process before the voucher was requested. S2700-020 Criteria – Uniform Guidance requires that controls over compliance be properly designed, in place and operating effectively to ensure compliance with the federal program. S2700-030 Effect of Potential Effect - These deficiencies were caused by a lack of formal documented review processes and controls for all HAP voucher requests. S2700-040 Cause – While there are review processes in place, these review processes are informal and there is no evidence of them taking place. S2700-050 Recommendation - Design and implement processes and internal controls to ensure that approvals for HAP voucher requests are consistently applied. S2700-065 Questioned Costs - None S2700-100 Reporting Views of Responsible Officials - Management agrees with the findings and will implement the recommendation noted above.

Corrective Action Plan

Audit Finding Reference: 2024-002 Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: Management agrees with the finding. Corrective Action Planned or Taken: Management will formalize the approval process of HAP voucher requests with documentation and approval occurring via email to ensure evidence of the approval.

Categories

Questioned Costs Cash Management Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 558162 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1134604 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1134605 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 $1.28M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $241,839