Finding 621271 (2022-002)

Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Assistance Listing No.: 14.871 Federal Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development Award No.: RQ006 Federal Award Year: 2022 Compliance Requirement: Eligibility - Form HUD-92006, Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing. Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance and Instance of Non-Compliance Criteria: Applicants must be provided the opportunity to complete the information on form HUD-92006, Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing. The form gives applicants the option to identify an individual or organization that the O/A or PHA may contact and the reason(s) the individual or organization may be contacted. The applicants, if they choose to provide the additional contact information, must sign and date the form. Condition: We were able to observe 12 cases out of 40 cases in the selected sample where the HUD Form-92006, Supplement to Federally Assisted Housing Application could not be located. Cause: These situations occur because internal controls regarding the handling of documentation in the eligibility process are not effective as required by HUD compliance. We were able to observe for the subsequent year the use of this HUD-92006 form. Effect: Failure to provide information that facilitates the housing provider's contact with the person or organization identified by the tenant and that helps provide any special services or attention to the tenant and that may help resolve any tenancy issues that arise during the possession of said lessee. Questioned Costs None Recommendation: Improve documentation management processes when evaluating participants. Review and train program staff regarding necessary and HUD required documents. Views of responsible officials: Management concurs with the finding. Isamar Pina Rivera Director of Housing Department Municipality of San Juan