Finding Text
FINDING 2022-002 ? U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT ? ELIGIBILITY SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.231 ? Emergency Solutions Grant Program Grant Number: Various Grant Period: Various Criteria Certain awards under the COVID-19 Emergency Solutions Grant program require the Organization to only distribute funds to individuals meeting certain income requirements. Condition The Organization has policies and procedures in place that require the review of income levels. However, certain errors were made related to income verification. Cause Although policies and procedures are in place to review income levels, due to staff turnover, certain errors were made. Effect The Organization is not in compliance with the eligibility requirements of the program. Questioned Costs None Context For one item selected for testing of compliance with the program, the beneficiary?s income level was in excess of those allowed by the program. Recommendation The Organization should provide timely training to new staff to ensure that even during times of turnover, compliance is met. Views of Responsible Officials See the accompanying Corrective Action Plan.