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Finding 745 (2022-006)

Material Weakness Repeat Finding
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2022
Accepted
2023-10-25
Audit: 1395
Organization: City of Baldwin Park (CA)
Auditor: The Pun Group LLP

AI Summary

  • Answer: Seven out of 40 inspections were late, indicating a compliance issue with timely HQS inspections.
  • Trend: This represents a potential pattern of delays in conducting required inspections among a larger sample of HAP payments.
  • List: Recommend reviewing inspection processes and implementing a tracking system to ensure timely compliance moving forward.

Finding Text

We found seven (7) instances out of 40 in which the City did not conduct the HQS biennial inspection in a timely manner. A nonstatistical sample of 40 of 5,523 HAP payments were selected to test compliance over special tests and provisions – Housing Quality Standards Inspections (HQS).

Corrective Action Plan

Corrective Actions: The City will update the Federal Awards Administration Policy and Procedures to include procedures to ensure that Housing Quality Standard Inspections are performed timely. The Baldwin Park PHA has been conducting bi-annual inspections monthly along with the recertification of eligibility to ensure those inspections are completed timely. Name of Responsible Person: Ron Garcia, Director of Community Development Imelda Delgado, Housing Manager Projected Implementation Date: Immediately implemented and will update the existing policy by December 2023.

Categories

Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 739 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 740 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 741 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 742 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 743 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 744 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 746 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 577181 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577182 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577183 2022-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577184 2022-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577185 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 577186 2022-005
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 577187 2022-006
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 577188 2022-007
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $6.63M
21.027 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds $3.21M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $915,852
16.922 Equitable Sharing Program $96,106
97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program $51,368
20.608 Minimum Penalties for Repeat Offenders for Driving While Intoxicated $37,122
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $36,399
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $32,856
20.223 Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (tifia) Program $21,749
20.600 State and Community Highway Safety $19,509
16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program $19,433