Finding 58477 (2022-001)

2022-001 ? Rent Reasonableness Federal Program Information: Department of Housing and Urban Development ? Housing Voucher Cluster: ALN ? 14.871 Housing Choice Voucher Criteria: The following CFR(s) apply to this finding: 2 CFR 200.514(c), 2 CFR section 200.305(b)(3). Condition: During audit procedures, it was identified that the Housing Authorities rent reasonableness calculation does not establish comparability. Cause: The Housing Authority does not have the necessary internal controls over compliance. Effect: The Housing Authority does not have the correct system in place to establish comparability correct based on reasonable rent in the area. Identification of Questioned Costs: None identified. Context: The entire population of the tenants that were sampled during field work. Repeat Finding: This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Unit implement internal control processes and procedures to ensure that reasonable rent can be established with comparability in the area. Views of Responsible Officials and Corrective Action Plan: Client agrees with finding and the unabridged version of their response can be found in the Corrective Action Plan. Please see the Corrective Action Plan issued by the Melody Ackerman.