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Finding 2022-003 ? Annual HQS Inspections Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Title: Housing Choice Voucher Program Assistance Listing Number: 14.871 Award Period: 7/1/21-6/30/22 Type of Finding: Material Weakness in Internal Control Over Compliance Criteria: 24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b) state that the PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the PHA must conduct qualify control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report. Context: During our testing of 60 files for HQS inspection criteria, we noted the following: - 20 of 60 files tested had an inspection that was not performed timely. Questioned Costs: Unable to determine. Cause: The Authority did not have written procedures in place prior to 2021 for documenting inspections. Support was often not available for prior period inspections and/or inspections were not completed timely. The Authority experienced challenges during COVID in completing inspections timely. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD regulations. Repeat Finding: Yes Recommendation: The Authority should review their HQS inspection policies to ensure that all inspections are performed timely and that all necessary documentation is maintained for each inspection. View of Responsible Officials: There is no disagreement with this audit finding.