Finding Text
FINDING No. 2023-001: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, ALN 14.157
Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved.
Information on Universe Population Size: Fifty-one tenants.
Sample Size Information: Ten tenants.
Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No.
Criteria: HUD regulations require timely verification of initial income through the use of Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) reports and the corresponding documentation maintained.
Statement of Condition: The Project did not perform and/or maintain the initial EIV for three tenants.
Cause: The manager did not maintain appropriate tenant eligibility documentation in accordance with HUD requirements.
Effect or Potential Effect: Unable to verify tenant eligibility and cost of assistance, residency may be disallowed.
Auditor Non-Compliance Code: R – Section 8 Program Administration.
Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendations will be adopted.
Recommendation: Management should verify initial tenant income through the EIV system in a timely manner and maintain all required documentation in the tenant files.
Response Indicator: Agree.
Completion Date: 06/30/2024
Response: The Manager has been re-trained on the importance of, and how to pull the 90-day EIV Reports. They have also been re-trained in running reports in a timely manner and making sure they maintain copies of the EIV 90-day report in the tenant file. Periodic checks will be done going forward to ensure this is being followed.