Finding 972312 (2023-002)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-05-03
Audit: 305489
Auditor: Cohnreznick LLP

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Company failed to respond to HUD regarding health and safety deficiencies from a July 2023 inspection within the required timeframe.
  • Impacted Requirements: Timely responses to HUD inspection findings are mandated by Chapter 6 of HUD Handbook 4350.1.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Management should ensure responses to inspection findings are submitted within three business days to maintain compliance.

Finding Text

Finding No. 2023-002; Federal Assistance Listing Number 14.181 Statement of Condition The Company did not respond to HUD to indicate that the exigent health and safety deficiencies were resolved in connection with the physical inspection conducted on July 25, 2023 timely. Criteria In accordance with Chapter 6 of HUD Handbook 4350.1, REAC Inspection findings must be replied to within HUD specified timelines. Cause Management failed to follow procedures to ensure that the documentation is provided in response to physical inspection findings in the timeframe required by HUD. Effect or Potential Effect The property may not be in compliance with HUD guidelines relating to the property’s physical condition. Questioned Costs N/A Context The Company did not respond to HUD to indicate that the exigent health and safety deficiencies were resolved in connection with the physical inspection conducted on July 25, 2023 timely. Repeat Finding No Recommendations Management should respond to exigent health and safety deficiencies on physical inspections within three business days as required by HUD. Auditor Noncompliance Code: N-Special Tests and Provisions for Uniform Guidance; Z - Other Findings Resolution Status: Resolved Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: REACH has policies in place to respond to the REAC inspections in a timely manner but due to staffing shortages had issues with timely completion of the filing in 2023. Staff will receive additional assistance to the ensure the property is in compliance.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Special Tests & Provisions

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 395869 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 395870 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency
  • 972311 2023-001
    Significant Deficiency Repeat

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.181 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities $1.71M