Finding Text
2023-001: Alcohol Purchased with PHA Funds
CFDA Title and Number: Public and Indian Housing - 14.850
Name of Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Internal Control Over Compliance: Allowable Costs / Cost Principles
Criteria: 2 CFR 200.423 prohibits PHAs from purchasing alcohol using PHA funds.
Condition: During our testing, we found two instances of alcohol.
Cause: Unknown.
Effect or Potential Effect: Noncompliance with Uniform Guidance requirement.
Questioned Cost: $18
Repeat of a Prior Year Finding: No
Recommendation: We recommend that the PHA establish policies and procedures to ensure that all funds are only
spent on allowable costs.
PHA’s Response: We will do as recommended.
Corrective Action Plan: Not provided.
Responsible Person: Executive Director James Nichols Jr.