Finding Text
Calculation of Participant Portion of Rent Review Significant Deficiency
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Passed through Massachusetts Balance of State Program, Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
ALN #: 14.267
Federal Award Identification #: MA0243L1T162215
Condition: Participant reassessment for their portion of the rent was not reviewed by the Agency during the participant intake process.
Criteria: 24 CFR 578.77
Questioned Costs: $0
Context: Out of 25 participants tested, there were two participants who did not have proper review and approval of the tenant income certification calculation.
Cause: Due to turnover in staffing at one location, there was a gap in the review and approval of the tenant income certification forms.
Effect: Noncompliance with federal requirements.
Identification as repeat finding, if applicable: Not applicable.
Recommendation: We recommend that periodic spot checks be completed on participant files to ensure that program requirements are being met.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: Management agrees with the finding. See corrective action plan.