In accordance with our audit plan to review public housing programs, we reviewed the Housing Authority of Fort Worth, TX.  Our objectives were to determine whether the Authority (1) properly administered its U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher program and (2) properly used HUD funds and resources for a related entity, FW Hunter Plaza, LP. 

With minor exceptions, the Authority generally followed HUD’s requirements and properly administered its voucher program.  The minor deficiencies included (1) incorrect participant subsidy calculations, (2) incomplete records, and (3) a mistake in administering its waiting list.  Generally, the Authority properly (1) documented and supported its determination of tenant eligibility and calculation of payments, (2) administered its waiting list, and (3) calculated and reported its net restricted assets.  Further, the Authority generally ensured that its properties and units were in decent, safe, and sanitary condition.  However, owners that accepted voucher participants did not adequately maintain two properties, and one tenant did not follow housekeeping requirements for her unit.  These conditions occurred because the Authority did not keep proper records or follow its own policies and procedures and owners and tenants did not meet requirements.  These deficiencies resulted in ineligible costs of $651 and unsupported costs of $156 and allowing some tenants to live in substandard condition.

Based upon what was reviewed, the Authority properly used HUD funds and resources for a related entity, FW Hunter Plaza, LP, including funds in its interfund transactions. 

We recommend that the Director, Office of Public Housing, Fort Worth, TX, require the Authority to support or repay its voucher program $807 from non-Federal funds for overpayments on behalf of program participants.