Finding 599132 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-07-24
Audit: 21503
Organization: Muskegon Housing Commission (MI)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Missing information during tenant recertification for the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with timely and complete recertification processes.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement stronger controls to ensure all required documentation is completed and received on time.

Finding Text

Finding Reference Number 2022-1 Program Name - CFDA# 14.871 - Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Finding Type - Noncompliance; Missing Information Criteria - It was noted in our review of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenants files that during recertification some of the required information was missing. Condition - The Commission did not ensure that all required information was completed and received and recertification were timely performed. Questioned Costs - Unknown Cause/Effect - The Commission did not ensure that required information was complete for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenants. As a result, there was a breakdown of internal controls over the compliance of recertification of tenants. Recommendations - We recommend adequate controls over the completing of recertification of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenants to ensure compliance with the program. Auditee Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenant recertification process. Management's Response - The Commission will review their internal control policies for compliance with Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program tenant recertification process and the required documentation in timely manner. Action Plan - The Commission's management will review the program and determine which required documentation should be completed and received in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 22690 2022-001
    - Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $1.30M
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $569,143
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $530,994