Finding 596524 (2022-002)

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Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-01

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Three tenant files lacked timely income verification using EIV reports, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: All tenants must have verified income documented through EIV to ensure eligibility for assistance.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for timely income verification and maintain necessary documentation by 12/31/2023.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2022-002: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Forty-eight tenants. Sample Size Information: Five tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulation requires all tenants to have income verified through the use of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports with the corresponding documentation maintained. Statement of Condition: Of the tenant files selected, the Project did not complete nor retain timely verification of income through the use of EIV reports for three tenants. Cause: The Project did not perform/retain timely income verification. Effect or Potential Effect: Eligibility verification not performed nor retained in accordance with HUD regulations. Assistance may be disallowed. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R ? Section 8 Program Administration. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor?s recommendations will be adopted.Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure the verification of tenant income through the EIV system in a timely manner and maintain all required tenant documentation. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2023 Response: Management has conducted training on EIV and the importance of meeting the deadlines as well as maintaining EIV reports in tenant files. -

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $3.08M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $178,133