Finding Text
Low Rent Public Housing (CFDA#14.850)
Type of Deficiency: Material Weakness
Compliance Requirement: Eligibility and Special Tests
We selected forty files for the Low Rent Public Housing Program. 12 of the files were missing required documentation from EIV, 9866 forms, birth certificates and one the entire recertification for the year sampled was missing
Cause:
The Authority did not implement the proper controls to ensure that all tenants are properly recertified each year.
Condition:
The Authority did not follow the compliance requirements of 24CFR sections 5.230, 5.609 and 960.259. This was condition was noted as a finding the prior year audit report.
Effect of Condition:
The effect of not complying with the requirements in the Compliance Supplement may result in ineligible individuals being admitted to the program and improper rent calculations.
Recommendation:
We recommend that the Authority adopt controls and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Low Rent Public Housing Program.
Questioned Costs -$0-
Response: The following steps have been and are being taken regarding tenant certifications:
1. Staff has attended HOTMA training: An In-Depth Review of Programmatic Changes on 5/21/24
2. A new position was created at the Authority. Our most senior Manager is now our dedicated Quality Control Specialist and will be responsible for reviewing 100% of our files yearly.