Finding 615226 (2022-001)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-08-14

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: One tenant moved in without completing the required criminal background check, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely tenant screening is essential to verify eligibility and ensure compliance with Section 8 Program Administration.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should continue to ensure background checks are performed before tenant acceptance and provide ongoing training to staff on HUD guidelines.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2022-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Resolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Forty-two tenants. Sample Size Information: Five tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: Yes, 2021-001. Criteria: HUD regulation requires that criminal background checks be performed prior to tenant acceptance. Statement of Condition: Of the tenant files selected, one tenant moved in prior to completing the tenant screening process. Cause: The Project did not perform tenant screening in a timely manner. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify tenant eligibility and cost of assistance and residency 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 have been adopted. Recommendation: Management should verify eligibility in a timely manner and perform background checks prior to tenant acceptance. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 3/14/2023 Response: This was an oversight from a former community manager. Management has provided current staff with additional training on HUD guidelines and regulations.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Eligibility Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 38784 2022-001
    - Repeat
  • 38785 2022-002
    Material Weakness
  • 615227 2022-002
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $3.60M
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $491,274
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $326,932