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Department of Housing and Urban Development Finding No. 2022-003; Section 811, CFDA 14.181 Statement of Condition Management failed to maintain the property in good repair and received a score of 20c in its December 8, 2021 REAC Physical inspection. Criteria In accordance with the regulatory agreement, management is required to maintain the property in good repair. Questioned Costs None Effect The Project was unable to obtain a passing score on its REAC inspection. Cause The procedures to ensure compliance with HUD regulations regarding physical condition of the property were not followed. Recommendation Management should correct all findings noted in the REAC Physical Inspection Report in the time frames requested in the physical inspection. Auditor Noncompliance Code: I - Failure to maintain property/open physical inspection. Finding Resolution Status: Cleared. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The December 2021 REAC inspection found multiple deficiencies at North General / Foundation House East. Seven Health and Safety violations were identified and resolved within 72 hours. In addition, all smaller repairs were made within two weeks following the inspection. Several major capital repairs were also cited in the REAC inspection, particularly the roof, the facade, windows and trash compactor. These repairs are extensive and required additional funding. In the months following the REAC inspection, Harlem United senior management prioritized identifying new funding specifically for major capital projects in supportive housing buildings. Additional funding was granted by HUD and became available to North General / Foundation House East in spring 2022, and soon after bids were obtained from vendors. Repairs to the roof, facade, windows and compactor are scheduled to begin in July 2023. In addition, facility staff work with program staff to identify and address minor repairs in tenants? units and in common areas on an ongoing basis