Finding Text
Federal Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 – Significant Deficiency.
Grant Award No.
MN177-Housing Choice Voucher
Federal Award Year
2024 Criteria
As a condition of admission or continued occupancy, require the tenant and other family
members to provide necessary information, documentation, and releases for the PHA to verify
income eligibility (24 CFR sections 5.230, 5.609, and 982.516). The PHA must also determine
income eligibility and calculate the tenant’s rent payment using the documentation from thirdparty
verification in accordance with 24 CFR Part 5 Subpart F (24 CFR section 5.601 et seq.)
(24 CFR sections 982.201, 982.515, and 982.516).
Condition
During our review of tenant files, one file did not maintain proof of citizenship or eligible
immigrant status. The same tenant file was also missing documentation of a social security
number. We also noted during our review of tenant files, one file did not correctly calculate the
tenant’s rent payment.
Questioned Costs
None.
Context
We reviewed a sample of 11 of the Authority’s 108 tenant files for eligibility requirements.
Effect
Tenants may receive HAP funding without meeting eligibility requirements and HAP payments
may be paid in the incorrect amounts.
Cause
Lack of controls and oversight during the year.
Repeat Finding
Not a repeat finding.
Recommendation
We recommend the Authority review their procedures of determining eligibility to ensure all
requirements are obtained and maintained and that a review of the files is taking place to
ensure proper HAP payments.
Views of Responsible Officials
The Authority recognizes the deficiency and plans to implement auditor’s recommendation.