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2022-002 Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting Finding Related to: Compliance ? CDFA No. 14.181 Criteria: : The rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) require that the assistance applicants shall submit signed consent forms upon initial application and reexamination. Condition: During the audit, it was noted that Annual Recertifications and Tenant Leases were not signed by tenant. Cause: The Organization had limited access to tenants due to COVID pandemic and the quarantine recommendations in place. Effect: The Organization is not in compliance with HUD?s requirement. Recommendation: We recommend that documents are signed via mail or electronically if in person contact is not available. Auditee Response: We concur with the finding and will ensure that documents are signed by tenants going forward.