Finding Text
Finding No. 2022-001
HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Federal Assistance Listing Number #14.239
Uniform Guidance Compliance Requirement Code: N-Special Tests and Provisions
Criteria
During the period of affordability (i.e., the period for which the nonfederal entity must maintain subsidized housing) for HOME assisted rental housing, the participating jurisdiction must perform on-site inspections to determine compliance with property standards and verify the information submitted by the owners no less than (a) every three years for projects containing one to four units, (b) every two years for projects containing five to 25 units, and (c) every year for projects containing 26 or more units. The participating jurisdiction must perform on-site inspections of rental housing occupied by tenants receiving HOME/HOME-ARP-assisted tenant-based rental assistance to determine compliance with housing quality standards (24 CFR sections 92.209(i), 92.251(f), and 92.504(d)).
Condition
The owner did not ensure passing HQS inspections were performed during 2022.
Cause
Management did not perform HQS inspections during 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as they were unable to safely gain access to the units.
Effect or Potential Effect
Housing units may be out of compliance with HUD Quality Standards.
Questioned Costs: Not applicable.
Context
In connection with the procedures applied to tenant file testing there were 8 instances of the 8 files tested where the passing HQS inspections were not performed during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Repeat Finding: Yes - Finding 2021-003
Recommendation
Management should resume making sure all units meet the HUD Housing Quality Standards and ensure that the responses to any findings are cleared timely.
Views of Responsible Officials
Unit inspections are being done for 2023.