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SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2023-001: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program – CFDA 14.871 Grant period – year ended September 30, 2023 Condition: The Organization did not complete the Housing Quality Control Inspection Test to properly implement all the requirements of 2 CFR Section 982.405 of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 982, Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance: Housing Voucher Program. Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR Section 982.405(b), PHA’s must conduct supervisory quality control HQS (Housing Quality Standards) inspections. Cause: The Organization’s did not complete their internal review of the HQS standards as required by Section 982.405(b). Effect: An important component of internal controls is the existence of operating policies and procedures and that they are clearly understood and communicated. Without verifying these procedures, there is a higher risk of noncompliance with program compliance requirements. Recommendation: Management should perform a supervisory quality control over the HQS inspections. The inspection should follow the guidelines set forth in 24 CFR 985.2. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Management agrees with the finding and will complete the Quality Control Inspection going forward.