Core Issue: 17 out of 25 tenant files did not have timely Annual Recertification for FY 2022.
Impacted Requirements: This violates 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility.
Recommended Follow-Up: The Authority should strengthen internal controls to prevent future recertification delays.
Finding Text
2022-1 Condition: Deficiencies Noted in Examination of Low-Rent Public Housing Tenant Files Twenty-five (25) files selected for audit using random selection. 17 files lacked timely Annual Recertification for FY 2022 CFDA No: 14.850 Questioned Costs: None Criteria: 24 CFR requirements for public housing eligibility Cause/Effect: The Authority failed to recertify participants in a timely manner. Recommendations: We recommend the Authority implement internal control procedures which will eliminate such errors. Reply: We will review the internal control procedures over tenant file re-certifications and documents. Management has implemented procedures in order to clear this finding in FY 2023.
Categories
EligibilityHUD Housing ProgramsInternal Control / Segregation of Duties