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  • Recommendation Number: 2019-AT-1006-001-C
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: September 30, 2019
Closed Date:
December 20, 2019

Reimburse the U.S. Treasury from non-Federal funds for the $5,000 in ineligible costs paid to its contractor.

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… more

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Public and Indian Housing

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    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2019-AT-1006-001-A
    Closed on January 04, 2021
    $62,377.00
    Questioned 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.

  •  
    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2019-AT-1006-001-B
    Closed on January 19, 2021

    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.

  •  
    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2019-AT-1006-001-D
    Closed on January 19, 2021

    Develop and implement written policies and procedures for the payment review process to comply with applicable regulations in 2 CFR Part 200.

  •  
    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2019-AT-1006-001-E
    Closed on January 07, 2021

    Train its staff on its newly developed policies and procedures noted in recommendations 1B and 1D.