Finding 771 (2023-003)

- Repeat Finding
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-10-26
Audit: 1470
Organization: Acadian Heritage Apartments (LA)

AI Summary

  • Issue: Tenant files are incomplete, failing to meet HUD compliance requirements.
  • Impact: Missing documents like recertification letters and rent calculation support increase the risk of penalties from HUD.
  • Next Steps: Strengthen record-keeping controls to ensure all tenant files are complete and compliant with HUD standards.

Finding Text

2023-003 Record Keeping of Tenant Files Condition: Tenant files are not being completed based on compliance requirements of HUD. Criteria: Tenant files should be maintained to ensure all compliance requirements of HUD are completed timely and appropriately. Cause: Tenant files are not being maintained with complete and accurate information. Information such as annual recertification letters, support for rent calculations, and move in/out checklist were missing from the tenant files. Effect: Noncompliance with requirements impose a risk of penalties and fines assessed by HUD. Recommendation: Controls over record keeping and maintaining tenant files should be strengthened with an increas cumenting all compliance requirements of HUD.

Corrective Action Plan

The Project will strengthen controls over record keeping and maintaining tenant files with an increased emphasis on timely and appropriately documenting all compliance requirements of HUD. Contact: Adrienne Melancon, Housing D Anticipated Completion Date: 10/15/23

Categories

HUD Housing Programs

Other Findings in this Audit

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly $149,867