Finding 560016 (2024-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2024
Accepted
2025-05-09

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One out of twelve tenant files was missing essential documents, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Non-compliance with the HAP Contract and HUD Handbook 4350.3 could affect current and future funding.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure all resident files are complete and maintained on-site, including necessary eligibility documents.

Finding Text

Assistance Listing (Federal award identification number and year): Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contract, CFDA# 14.195 (Project identification number HAP #CA16L000119) Auditor non-compliance code: R – Section 8 Program Administration Finding resolution status: Completed Universe population status: 116 tenant files Sample size information: 12 tenant files Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal agency: U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of condition #2024-004: During the year ended June 30, 2024, 1 of the 12 resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide was missing the most recent executed HUD-50059 and most recent lease agreement and/or amendment. Criteria: In accordance with the HAP Contract and HUD Handbook 4350.3, the Corporation must certify and recertify residents and update other applicable forms in accordance with HUD regulations and contractual requirements. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the terms of the HAP Contract or HUD Handbook 4350.3. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the HAP Contract could be impacted as a result of these resident files. Cause: The Corporation was unable to locate the entirety of 1 of the 12 resident files selected for testing at the Property. Recommendation: The Corporation should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property, and the Corporation should ensure that the resident files include all properly executed and documented resident eligibility forms. Management's response: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident file noted in the statement of condition was for a resident who moved out of the Property during the year ended June 30, 2024. No further action is required related to this resident's file. However, the Corporation intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

Comments on the Finding and Each Recommendation: During the year ended June 30, 2024, 1 of the 12 resident files selected for testing under the HUD Consolidated Audit Guide was missing the most recent executed HUD-50059 and most recent lease agreement and/or amendment. Action(s) taken or planned on the finding: Management concurs with the finding and recommendation. The resident file noted in the statement of condition was for a resident who moved out of the Property during the year ended June 30, 2024. No further action is required related to this resident's file. However, the Corporation intends to review and update, as necessary, the other resident files to ensure the Property is in compliance with HUD requirements.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 560013 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 560014 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 560015 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136455 2024-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136456 2024-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136457 2024-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 1136458 2024-004
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.195 Project-Based Rental Assistance (pbra) $1.90M