Finding 577176 (2023-001)

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

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Three resident files were missing required documents, violating PRAC and HUD Handbook 4350.3.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with document retention rules for resident files could affect current and future funding.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Management must maintain all resident files as per HUD guidelines and review them for compliance by May 12, 2023.

Finding Text

Assistance Listing title and number (federal award identification and year): Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Assistance Listing No. 14.157 (Project identification number 114-EE052 and 1999) Auditor non-compliance code: R – Section 8 Program Administration Finding resolution status: Resolved Universe population size: 74 residents Sample size information: 8 resident files Statistically valid sample: Yes Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of Condition 2023-001 (Assistance Listing 14.157): During the year ended January 31, 2023, 3 of the move-out resident files selected for testing under the Compliance Supplement were missing necessary documents required by the PRAC and HUD Handbook 4350.3. Criteria: In accordance with the Project Rental Assistance Contract ("PRAC") and HUD Handbook 4350.3, the Property must retain EIV reports, resident provided documentation, third party verification, and related supporting documentation in the resident file for the term of the tenancy plus three years. Effect: The Property is not in compliance with the terms of the PRAC or HUD Handbook 4350.3. Current, future, and potentially prior funding under the PRAC could be impacted as a result. Cause: The prior property manager discarded the selected resident files before the end of the document retention period. Recommendation: Management should ensure that all resident files are maintained at the site for each resident of the Property in accordance with the HUD Handbook 4350.3. Completion date: May 12, 2023 Management Response: Management agrees with the recommendation and will ensure that resident files are retained in accordance with the HUD Handbook 4350.3. Management will review and update all resident files as necessary to ensure the Property is in compliance.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 734 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 735 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577177 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $422,594