Finding 976958 (2023-004)

Material Weakness
Requirement
I
Questioned Costs
-
Year
2023
Accepted
2024-06-10

AI Summary

  • Answer: 35 contracts from FY 2023 did not follow Housing Authority policy or HUD regulations.
  • Trend: Issues with piggyback agreements indicate a pattern of non-compliance with contract award requirements.
  • List: Review all contracts for compliance, ensure piggyback agreements meet requirements, and provide training on procurement policies.

Finding Text

During the review of Fiscal Year 2023 Procurement the following deficiencies were noted: 1. 35 contracts awarded FY 2023 lacked procurement in compliance with Housing Authority policy and where applicable HUD regulations. 2. Contracts procured using piggyback agreements were not consistent with piggyback/joiner requirements for contract award. Including purchases and services provided that were outside the scope of the original contract procurement.

Categories

Procurement, Suspension & Debarment

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 400513 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 400514 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 400515 2023-003
    Material Weakness
  • 400516 2023-004
    Material Weakness
  • 976955 2023-001
    Material Weakness
  • 976956 2023-002
    Material Weakness Repeat
  • 976957 2023-003
    Material Weakness

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.850 Public and Indian Housing $635,008
14.218 Community Development Block Grants/entitlement Grants $377,115
14.870 Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services - Service Coordinators $59,213