Develop and implement written policies, procedures, and other financial controls to ensure that Sections 8 and 9 funds are not used to pay for compensation over the salary limit.
Publication Report
2019-AT-1006 | September 30, 2019
Palm Beach County Housing Authority, West Palm Beach, FL, Did Not Support and Spend HUD Funds According to Regulations
We audited the Palm Beach County Housing Authority in West Palm Beach, FL, based on concerns raised by news articles stating that the Authority dismissed its former executive director because of financial misconduct and ethical violations. The… moreRelated Recommendations
Public and Indian Housing
- Status2019-AT-1006-001-AOpenClosedClosed on January 04, 2021$62,377.00Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A] resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B] that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost]; or (C] that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Reimburse its program from non-Federal funds for the $62,377 used to pay for the excess executive compensation.
- Status2019-AT-1006-001-COpenClosedClosed on December 20, 2019$5,000.00Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A] resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B] that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost]; or (C] that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Reimburse the U.S. Treasury from non-Federal funds for the $5,000 in ineligible costs paid to its contractor.
Develop and implement written policies and procedures for the payment review process to comply with applicable regulations in 2 CFR Part 200.
Train its staff on its newly developed policies and procedures noted in recommendations 1B and 1D.