Finding 972594 (2020-005)

Material Weakness
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2020
Accepted
2024-05-08
Audit: 305763
Organization: Bristlecone Family Resources (CA)

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: There's a significant weakness in how eligibility for the federal program is documented and verified.
  • Impacted Requirements: Individuals may not comply with HUD's eligibility standards due to the absence of formal processes.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Create and implement a policy for verifying income through methods like credit checks and employer history.

Finding Text

Type of Finding: Material Weakness over Major Federal program Criteria: Eligibility with the Federal award program Condition and Context: Entity has no formal documentation or verification process of individuals who are in the program. No formal policy is maintained. Effect: Individuals in the program may not meet the compliance requirements set out by HUD. Cause: Lack of proper understanding of eligibility requirements. Repeat Finding: The finding is not a repeat finding. Recommendation: We recommend that the Organization adopt and establish a policy to verify income via credit checks, background checks, employer history, or other forms of verification.

Categories

Eligibility HUD Housing Programs Material Weakness

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 396152 2020-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.239 Home Investment Partnerships Program $588,878
93.959 Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse $507,611
64.024 Va Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program $115,500