Finding 597813 (2022-001)

Material Weakness
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-30

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Most quality control (QC) re-inspections (7 out of 8) were not done within the required three-month timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: This violates the Housing Choice Voucher Program guidelines outlined in chapter 10 of the HCVP Guidebook.
  • Recommended Follow-up: The Authority should improve procedures to ensure timely completion of QC inspections.

Finding Text

2022 ? 001 Housing Choice Voucher Program QC Inspections Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Housing Choice Voucher Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Award Period: July 1, 2021 ? June 30, 2022 Type of Finding: Material Weakness, Material Noncompliance (Qualified Opinion) Criteria or specific requirement: Per chapter 10 of the HCVP Guidebook, completed HQS inspections included in the QC inspection sample must be no older than 3 months at the time of the reinspection. Condition: During our testing of 8 files selected for QC Testing, we noted the following: 7 out of 8 QC re-inspections were not completed within three months of the original inspection. Questioned Costs: Unknown. Context: During our testing of 8 files selected for QC Testing, we noted the following: 7 out of 8 QC reinspections were not completed within three months of the original inspection. Cause: Per discussion with Aida Nunez, Director of Housing Management, said that due to Covid, it was difficult to get a QC inspector within the three-month time period. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with program requirements over QC inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their procedures for performing QC inspections in a timely manner. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 21368 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 21369 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 21370 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 21371 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 21372 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 21373 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 597810 2022-001
    Material Weakness
  • 597811 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 597812 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 597814 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 597815 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Housing Choice Voucher Program $13.79M
14.850 Public and Indian Housing Operating Subsidy $4.20M
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $1.32M
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $898,583
14.871 Emergency Housing Choice Vouchers $245,837
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $58,951
14.850 Covid- Public and Indian Housing Cares Act $0
14.856 Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation $0