Finding 61596 (2022-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2022
Accepted
2023-03-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Annual unit inspections were not conducted for three tenants due to COVID-19 safety precautions.
  • Impacted Requirements: HUD regulations mandate timely annual inspections and proper documentation.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Ensure annual inspections are performed and all tenant documentation is maintained by 12/31/2023.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2022-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, CFDA 14.157 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: Fifteen tenants. Sample Size Information: Three tenants. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: HUD regulation requires annual unit inspections performed in a timely manner and the corresponding documentation maintained. Statement of Condition: The Project did not perform annual unit inspections for three tenants due to safety precautions taken in regard to the coronavirus. Cause: The Project did not conduct the annual unit inspections due to the coronavirus pandemic. Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to determine and assess whether the property has sustained any damages that require repairs. 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 will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should perform annual unit inspections and maintain all required tenant documentation. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 12/31/2023 Response: For the safety of the residents and staff, management advised the site not to perform unit inspections due to COVID.

Corrective Action Plan

Oversight Agency for Audit, Cheneyville Housing Development Corporation respectfully submits the following corrective action plan for the year ended December 31, 2022. Name and address of independent public accounting firm: Bellows Associates, P.A., 5401 N University Drive, Suite 201, Coral Springs, Florida 33067 Audit period: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 The findings from the December 31, 2022 schedule of findings and questioned costs are discussed below. The findings are numbered consistently with the numbers assigned in the schedule. FINDING NO. 2022-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, CFDA 14.157 Recommendation: The Project should perform annual unit inspections and maintain all required tenant documentation. Action Taken: For the safety of the residents and staff, management advised the site not to perform unit inspections due to COVID.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Capital Advance $848,100
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly - Prac $56,135