Finding Text
Finding 2023-001 – Moving To Work Demonstration Tenant Files – Eligibility – Internal Control over Tenant Files – Noncompliance and Significant Deficiency
Moving To Work Demonstration - subsidy ALN 14.881
Condition & Cause:
Our review of two hundred (200) Moving To Work tenant files revealed that there were thirteen (13) annual recertifications completed late, one (1) annual recertification that was not completed, and one (1) miscalculation of annual income, which represents 7.5% of the total files examined. We noted that the Agency experienced difficulty in hiring and retaining staff and operated with several employee vacancies throughout the fiscal year. Based upon this control deficiency encountered with our sample, we believe the Housing Authority has a significant deficiency in this area of compliance.
Criteria:
The Code of Federal regulations, the Housing Authority’s ACOP, Admin Plan, MTW Plan, and specific HUD guidelines in documenting and maintaining the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher tenant files.
Recommendation:
We recommend that the Agency identify the annual recertifications that are past or near due and complete these reexaminations. We also recommend that the Agency increase their monitoring and review of the Moving To Work files to determine whether occupancy specialists need additional training or procedures added to ensure compliance.
Questioned Costs: None
Repeat Finding: No
Was sampling statistically valid? Yes
Views of responsible officials: The PHA agrees with the results of the audit and recommendations.