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Finding 587258 (2023-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-01-30
Audit: 14471
Organization: Central Oregon Regional Housing Authority (OR)
Auditor: Loveridge Hunt & CO PLLC

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Housing Authority did not follow its own procurement policies when hiring an Architect.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with procurement standards outlined in the Uniform Guidance was not met.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Assign a team member in the development department to ensure procurement policies are applied to vendor selections.

Finding Text

CFDA Number/Federal Program/Granting Agency: Housing Choice Vouchers - Cluster # 21.027 – Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Criteria: Recipients are expected to have procurement policies and procedures in place that comply with procurement standards of the Uniform Guidance. Statement of Condition: The Housing Authority did not follow procurement policies for the Architect. Questioned Costs: None. Cause: The Housing Authority executed a contract with the Architect contractor without following procurement policies. Effect or Possible Effect and Perspective: The Housing Authority did not comply with its procurement policies in selection of an Architect. Repeat Finding: Not a repeat finding. Recommendation: The Housing Authority should designate a person in the development department to verify whether procurement is applicable to a specific vendor. Views of Responsible Officials: See Corrective Action Plan.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 10816 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.29M
10.405 Farm Labor Housing Loans and Grants $1.06M
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $511,796
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $401,063
10.427 Rural Rental Assistance Payments $217,313
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $193,775