Finding 580200 (2022-001)

Finding 2022-1 Low Rent Public Housing Program (CFDA # 14.850) Type of Deficiency: Material Weakness Compliance Requirement: Eligibility and Special Tests Tenant files for the Low Rent Public Housing Program are materially incomplete. During inspection of forty Low Rent Public Housing program files, we noted the following exceptions. • Two files could not be located. • Five files were not recertified • One file did not include HUD Form 50058. • One did not include HUD Form 9886 Cause The Authority did not implement the proper controls to ensure all tenants are properly recertified each year. Condition The Authority did not follow the compliance requirements of 24CFR sections 5.230, 5.609 and 960.259. Effect of Condition The effect of not complying with the requirements in the Compliance Supplement may result in ineligible individuals admitted to the public housing program and also inaccurate rent calculations. Recommendation We recommend the Authority adopt controls and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Low Rent Public Housing program. Questioned Costs: $0 Response The Authority agrees the finding. Authority employees will receive proper training and the Authority will closely monitor tenant recertifcations to ensure all compliance requirements are met.