Finding 577146 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
P
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-25

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: A radio advertisement failed to include the required equal housing opportunity logo, slogan, or statement.
  • Impacted Requirements: This oversight violates HUD's regulations for marketing materials.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Correct existing materials and ensure all future marketing includes the equal housing opportunity slogan.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2023-001, CFDA 14.129 Equal Housing Opportunity Requirements Criteria: HUD requires that the HUD-approved equal housing opportunity logo, slogan or statement be displayed on all marketing materials released to the public. Condition: The Company produced one radio marketing advertisement during the year ended June 30, 2023 which did not include the equal housing opportunity logo, slogan or statement as required. Cause: Oversight controls, when marketing materials were originally produced by the Company, were not operating properly to ensure compliance with HUD standards. Effect: Failure to include the equal housing opportunity logo, slogan or statement may be perceived as an indication of discriminatory housing practices. Question costs: None. Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Auditor’s Recommendation: We recommend that all current marketing materials without the equal housing opportunity slogan be corrected, and any future materials produced include the equal housing opportunity slogan. Auditee’s Response: Refer to Management's Corrective Action Plan included within this reporting package.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 704 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.129 Mortgage Insurance_nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities $8.62M