Finding 961236 (2023-006)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
L
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-03-26

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Authority lacks adequate internal controls for submitting HUD-50058 forms electronically, leading to non-compliance with HUD requirements.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with 24 CFR Part 908 and 24 CFR section 982.158 regarding timely electronic submissions for admissions and recertifications.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Review and improve the PIC upload process to ensure all certifications are submitted correctly and on time.

Finding Text

2023 – 006 – Housing Voucher Cluster – HUD-50058 PIC Submissions Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Name: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Award Identification Number and Year: VA003, 2022-2023 Assistance Listing Number: 14.871/14.879/14.EHV Award Period: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 Type of Finding: Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance, Other Matters Criteria or specific requirement: The PHA is required to submit the HUD-50058 electronically to HUD each time the PHA completes an admission, annual reexamination, interim reexamination, portability move-in, or other change of unit for a family (24 CFR Part 908 and 24 CFR section 982.158). Condition: The Authority did not have sufficient internal controls over the PIC submission process to ensure compliance with HUD requirements. Context: During our testing of 40 recertifications we noted 1 that was not submitted electronically to HUD via the PIC system. Questioned costs: None Cause: The Public & Assisted Housing Compliance Analyst has had to assist property managers submit funding vouchers for other programs. This was an oversight and we will ensure all recertifications are submitted to HUD via the PIC system. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with HUD’s regulations over reporting. Repeat Finding: No Recommendation: We recommend the Authority review their PIC upload process to ensure that all certifications are properly uploaded. Views of responsible officials: There is no disagreement with the audit finding.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Internal Control / Segregation of Duties Reporting Significant Deficiency Matching / Level of Effort / Earmarking

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 384786 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384787 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 384788 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 384789 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 384790 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 384791 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 384792 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 384793 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 384794 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 384795 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 384796 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 384797 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 384798 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 384799 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384800 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384801 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384802 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384803 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 384804 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961228 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961229 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 961230 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 961231 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 961232 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 961233 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 961234 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 961235 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 961237 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 961238 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 961239 2023-005
    Material Weakness
  • 961240 2023-006
    Significant Deficiency
  • 961241 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961242 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961243 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961244 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961245 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 961246 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $5.46M
14.889 Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants $2.38M
14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund $1.87M
14.879 Mainstream Vouchers $1.09M
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $574,604
14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers $244,041
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $240,266
14.896 Family Self-Sufficiency Program $168,232
14.267 Continuum of Care Program $115,390
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $71,309
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $61,922
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $55,474