Finding 624043 (2022-001)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-09-27

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: Valley Court Apartments scored 42c on a HUD inspection, indicating poor property conditions.
  • Impacted Requirements: Noncompliance with the regulatory agreement and HUD Handbook 4350.3 regarding property maintenance.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Management should ensure routine inspections and timely corrections of any deficiencies.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: 2022-001 Assistance listing title and number (Federal award identification number and year): 14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects Finding resolution status: Completed Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Noncompliance information: See statement of condition 2022-001 for noncompliance information. Statistically valid sample: N/A Name of Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of condition 2022-001: Valley Court Apartments received a score of 42c on a physical inspection performed by a representative of HUD on June 2, 2022. Criteria: Pursuant to item 19 of the regulatory agreement (form HUD-92466M) and HUD Handbook 4350.3, the Corporation shall keep the property in decent, safe, sanitary condition and good repair. Effects or potential effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with the terms of the regulatory agreement and HUD Handbook 4350.3. Cause: Valley Court Apartments has experienced staffing issues with maintenance employees for an extended period of time and as a result, routine inspections and maintenance was not being completed timely. Recommendation: Management should conduct routine unit and general property inspections and deficiencies should be corrected in a timely manner. Completion date: December 31, 2023 Management Response: Agree. Management has corrected all deficiencies noted during the physical inspection and has completed a 100% unit inspection to identify and correct any additional deficiencies noted.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 47601 2022-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 47602 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 624044 2022-002
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $3.27M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $900,000
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $275,000