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2023-LA-0004-001-A
Status
Open
Date Issued
March 29, 2023
OIG Component Office
Audit
Develop and implement a plan to assist PHAs in improving voucher utilization, including providing additional guidance to PHAs to improve coordination between PHAs and PCWAs to improve voucher utilization and limit barriers to leasing.
Program Office
Public and Indian Housing
Questioned Costs
$0.00
Better Funds Use
$0.00
Publication Report Number
2023-LA-0004
Publication Report
Opportunities Exist to Enhance Oversight of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative to Improve Program Effectiveness

Related Recommendations

Recomendation Status Date Issued Summary
2023-LA-0004-001-B Closed March 29, 2023 Require PHAs to document that they informed FYI participants at program entry of their eligibility for supportive services and the availability of those services for the duration of the program.
2023-LA-0004-001-C Open March 29, 2023 For each youth referred, require PHAs to obtain PCWA certification that the PCWA will provide or secure access to supportive services.
2023-LA-0004-001-D Open March 29, 2023 Include FYI in its voucher risk assessment and develop and implement monitoring policies, procedures, and controls.
2023-LA-0004-001-E Open March 29, 2023 Establish and implement methods to regularly assess the effectiveness of the program in preventing and ending youth homelessness and improving participants’ self-sufficiency, which could include performance metrics and periodic studies performed by the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R).