Core Issue: Deficiencies were found in 11 New Construction Section 8 tenant files, including missing income verification and waiting list support.
Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility was not met due to untimely recertifications.
Recommended Follow-Up: The Authority should enhance internal control procedures to prevent future errors and has committed to reviewing these procedures in FY 2023.
Finding Text
2022-2 Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of New Construction Section 8 Tenant Files Eleven (11) New Construction Section 8 files were selected for audit: 1 file lacked accurate 3rd party income verification which resulted in an unverified rent calculation. 1 file lacked waiting list support for New Admission to the program. Assistance Listing No.: 14.182 Questioned Costs: None Criteria: 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility Cause/Effect: The Authority failed to recertify participants in a timely manner. Recommendations: We recommend the Authority implement internal control procedures which will eliminate such errors. Reply: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file re-certifications and documents. Management has implemented procedures in order to clear this finding in FY 2023.
Categories
HUD Housing ProgramsEligibilityInternal Control / Segregation of Duties