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"""2022 001 Finding Type: Immaterial noncompliance with major program requirements Significant deficiency in internal control over compliance None Title and CFDA Number of Federal Program 14.157 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Supportive Housing for the Elderly (Section 202). Finding Resolution Status In progress Information on Universe and Population Size Tenant move ins during 2021. Tenant move ins totaled 10 for 2021. Sample Size Information 10% of tenant move ins was selected for testing. A sample of two tenant move ins were selected for testing. Criteria Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Tenant Income Reports are required to be run within 90 days after the move in information is transmitted to TRACS to confirm/validate the background history and income reported by the household. Statement of Condition During testing of eligibility, it was noted that the Corporation did not run the Existing Tenant Search for one tenant in a timely manner as part of the Enterprise Income Verification requirement. Cause The Corporation did not comply with HUD's EIV compliance requirements under HUD Handbook 4350.3. Effect or Potential Effect Income of one tenant moving into the property was not confirmed/validated using EIV reports in a timely manner. Auditor Noncompliance Code S Internal control deficiency Reporting Views of Responsible Officials The Corporation agrees with the finding as reported. Context During testing of compliance with eligibility regulations, one instance of noncompliance was noted out of a sample of two tenant files. Recommendation The Corporation should implement internal controls to ensure compliance with HUD move in and EIV report guidelines 2021 001 (Continued) Auditor's Summary of the Auditee's Comments on the Findings and Recommendations Management believes adequate controls are in place to ensure substantial compliance. Training on move in and EIV procedures is provided annually. Corrective action to be taken when staff do not comply with move in and EIV procedures. Reference Number Finding Questioned Costs Response Indicator Agree Completion Date December 31, 2022 Response The Corporation was not in compliance with move in and EIV guidelines as of December 31, 2021, and management will follow HUD's guidelines regarding existing tenant searches and income verification. "" "