Very Small and Small Housing Agencies Reviewed Had Common Violations of Requirements
In accordance with our regional audit plan, we performed a number of reviews of very small and small housing agencies located in the U.S.
The Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority, Steubenville, OH, Did Not Always Ensure That Its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Files Complied With HUD’s and Its Own Requirements
We audited the Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program based on a request from the U.S.
The Fresno Housing Authority’s Procurement of Goods and Services Did Not Always Comply With HUD Regulations
We audited the Fresno Housing Authority due to a complaint alleging that the Authority steered contracts, did not seek competition for all of its required procurements, and did not maintain adequate supporting documentation. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Authority used its operating and capital funds in accordance with U.S.
The Duson Housing Authority, Duson, LA, Failed To Administer Its Public Housing Program in Accordance With HUD Requirements
The Duson Housing Authority failed to administer its public housing programs in accordance with HUD regulations and other requirements. Specifically, it did not maintain (1) its units and property grounds or perform annual unit inspections, (2) auditable files, (3) adequate documentation to support tenant childcare and medical expense deductions and utility allowances, and (4) its waiting list properly. This condition occurred because the Authority did not have adequate written policies and procedures and the former executive director and the board did not exercise
HUD Did Not Complete an Adequate Front-End Risk Assessment for the Rental Assistance Demonstration
We audited the U.S.
The Housing Authority of the City of Victoria, TX, Allowed Improper and Unsupported Payments
In accordance with our regional plan to review public housing programs and as part of our overall risk strategy, we reviewed the Housing Authority of the City of Victoria, TX. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority operated its public housing and related grant programs in accordance with the U.S.
Brown County Housing Authority, Green Bay, WI, Did Not Always Ensure That Its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Files Complied With HUD’s and Its Own Requirements
We audited the Brown County Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program based on our analysis of risk factors related to the public housing agencies in Region 5’s jurisdiction and the activities included in our fiscal year 2015 annual audit plan. Our audit objectives were to determine whether the Authority (1) appropriately calculated housing assistance payments and (2) maintained required eligibility documentation to support the admission and continued occupancy of its program households. The Authority did not always ensure that its program files c