Finding 973178 (2020-004)

Significant Deficiency
Requirement
E
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2020
Accepted
2024-05-15

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The management agent lacks written policies for using the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System, violating HUD regulations.
  • Impacted Requirements: Compliance with HUD Notice 2013-06, which mandates written procedures for EIV System usage.
  • Recommended Follow-up: Ensure the management agent develops and implements the required EIV policies as soon as possible.

Finding Text

Finding reference number: 2020-004 Assistance Listing title and number (Federal award identification number and year): Section 8 new construction and substantial rehabilitation Assistance Listing No. 14.182 (NJ39H085044 and 1979) Auditor non-compliance code: Z - Other Finding resolution status: In process Universe population size: The universe population size is not applicable to the finding. Sample size information: The sample size information is not applicable to the finding. Statistically valid sample: No Name of Federal agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pass-through entity: N/A Questioned costs: N/A Statement of Condition 2020-004 (Assistance Listing NO. 14.182): As of December 31, 2020, the owners and management agent did not have written policies and procedures for staff to follow when using the Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System. Criteria: Pursuant to HUD housing Notice 2013-06, the owners and management agent must have written policies and procedures for staff to follow when using the EIV System. Effect: The Corporation is not in compliance with HUD regulations and could allow access to sensitive resident information. Cause: The Former Agent failed to prepare written EIV policies and procedures in accordance with HUD regulations. Recommendation: The Management Agent should prepare written EIV policies and procedures in accordance with HUD regulations. Completion date: In process Management Response: Agree. The Management Agent will prepare written EIV policies and procedures in accordance with HUD regulations as soon as practical.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Subrecipient Monitoring

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 396733 2020-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 396734 2020-002
    Material Weakness
  • 396735 2020-003
    Material Weakness
  • 396736 2020-004
    Significant Deficiency
  • 396737 2020-005
    Material Weakness
  • 973175 2020-001
    Significant Deficiency
  • 973176 2020-002
    Material Weakness
  • 973177 2020-003
    Material Weakness
  • 973179 2020-005
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.182 Section 8 New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation $1.81M