Provide documentation to show that it had contracts for dumpster rentals and pest control services, and if it cannot provide the contracts, re-procure these services.
Publication Report
2019-PH-1002 | August 02, 2019
The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Charlottesville, VA, Did Not Always Comply With Applicable Procurement Requirements
We audited the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s use of public housing operating and capital funds because (1) we received a hotline complaint alleging that the Authority mismanaged its procurement activities and improperly awarded an… moreRelated Recommendations
Public and Indian Housing
- Status2019-PH-1002-001-AOpenClosedClosed on December 10, 2020$728,516.00Questioned 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.
Provide documentation to show that it purchased products and services totaling $728,516 at fair and reasonable prices or reimburse either its Operating or Capital Fund from non-Federal funds for any amounts that it cannot support.
Obtain written agreements with the originating public bodies for its ongoing awards that were procured through intergovernmental agreements, including dumpster rentals, maintenance supplies, and consulting services, and if it cannot provide the agreements, re-procure these services.
Develop and implement controls to ensure that it complies with all applicable procurement requirements.
Provide technical assistance to the Authority to ensure that it understands Federal procurement requirements, including the proper use of intergovernmental agreements.