Finding 965908 (2023-002)

Finding 2023-002: Housing Quality Control Inspections U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Housing Voucher Cluster – Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (ALN 14.871). Compliance area Special Tests and Provisions. Condition: The Authority did not have controls in place to ensure quality control inspections were performed as required by their internal policy and HUD Criteria: The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS). The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). Cause: The Authority does not have controls in place to ensure that appropriate quality control inspections were being performed, as required by HUD and the Uniform Guidance. Effect: The Authority did not have controls in place to ensure Quality Control Inspections were performed as required by their internal policy and HUD. The Authority did not complete biennial inspections as required for three of the forty tenants selected for testing. The quality control inspections were not performed in accordance with HUD and the Uniform Guidance requirements. The Authority does not have controls in place to ensure all quality control inspections are performed and documentation is maintained. Failure to comply with grant requirements could impact future living conditions for tenants and jeopardize future funding. Questioned Costs: Unknown Recommendation: The Authority should implement procedures to ensure that all housing quality control inspections are being performed timely, as required by HUD and the Uniform Guidance. Views of Responsible Officials: See separately issued corrective action plan