Reimburse its program $170,784 from non-Federal funds for the ineligible salary payments and ongoing security payments.
2018-PH-1007 | September 24, 2018
The Crisfield Housing Authority, Crisfield, MD, Did Not Properly Administer Its Public Housing Program Operating and Capital Funds
Public and Indian Housing
- Status2018-PH-1007-003-BOpenClosed$170,784Questioned 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.
Closed on March 30, 2023 - Status2018-PH-1007-003-COpenClosedClosed on March 30, 2021
Develop and implement controls over its procurement actions to ensure that prices paid for goods and services are reasonable.
- Status2018-PH-1007-003-DOpenClosedClosed on March 30, 2021
Develop and implement controls to ensure that program funds are used for eligible activities only.
2018-AT-1010 | September 20, 2018
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Tallahassee, FL, Should Strengthen Its Capacity To Administer Its Disaster Grants
Community Planning and Development
- Status2018-AT-1010-001-AOpenClosedClosed on December 17, 2018
Obtain HUD approval of policies and procedures before executing its subrecipient agreements and ensure that its finalized policies and procedures include but not limited to financial management, procurement, duplication of benefits, and monitoring.
- Status2018-AT-1010-001-BOpenClosedClosed on December 17, 2018
Establish adequate financial controls to ensure that its disaster funds are properly classified and allocated to the correct grant and ensure that DRGR drawdowns are conducted in a timely manner.
- Status2018-AT-1010-001-COpenClosedClosed on December 17, 2018
Provide adequate training to staff on the appropriate classification of disaster recovery activities to ensure costs are accurately allocated and recorded.
- Status2018-AT-1010-001-DOpenClosedClosed on February 27, 2019
Continue to establish a data sharing agreement with FEMA for Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew to ensure that all sources of funding are included in its disaster policies and procedures to prevent duplication of benefits and ensure that the term of the agreement is sufficient.
- Status2018-AT-1010-001-EOpenClosedClosed on February 27, 2019
Continue to negotiate with SBA to extend its data-sharing agreements for the term of the expenditure requirements set forth in public laws or the Federal Register.
- Status2018-AT-1010-001-FOpenClosedClosed on December 17, 2018
Continue to fill its vacancy and assess staffing resources as it prepares for additional disaster funds.
2018-BO-1005 | September 18, 2018
The State of Connecticut Did Not Ensure That Its Grantees Properly Administered Their Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Community Planning and Development
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-AOpenClosed$1,190,977Questioned 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.
Closed on June 22, 2021Repay from non-Federal funds the $1,190,977 in ineligible costs charged to the program.
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-BOpenClosed$434,970Questioned 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.
Closed on June 22, 2021Repay from non-Federal funds the $434,970 in unreasonable costs charged to the program
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-COpenClosed$249,015Questioned 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.
Closed on June 22, 2021Support $249,015 in program costs spent on a 2014 grant for which the grantee was unable to provide a tier one environmental review record or repay from non-Federal funds any amount that cannot be supported
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-DOpenClosed$676,922Questioned 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.
Closed on June 22, 2021Support $676,922 for contracts that were improperly procured or repay from non-Federal funds any amount that cannot be supported.
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-EOpenClosed$422,600Questioned 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.
Closed on June 22, 2021Support $422,600 in program income that was not used before additional grant fund drawdowns or repay from non-Federal funds any amount that cannot be supported
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-FOpenClosedClosed on July 22, 2022
Strengthen controls over program oversight to ensure that grantees comply with their agreements and program requirements, including tier two environmental reviews, contract procurements, and homeowner and project eligibility, to ensure that (1) all income, including rental income, is considered; (2) loan-to-value ratios do not exceed 90 percent without State approval; and (3) projects do not exceed the program limits without State approval.
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-GOpenClosedClosed on July 22, 2022
Strengthen controls over monitoring to ensure that onsite monitoring and monitoring letters are completed in a timely manner and sufficient supporting documentation is required and reviewed by those responsible for grant oversight.
- Status2018-BO-1005-002-AOpenClosedClosed on August 06, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures to assess the validity of all program complaints to ensure that they are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
- Status2018-BO-1005-002-BOpenClosedClosed on August 06, 2020
Provide additional guidance to its grantees regarding its policy stating that the repair or replacement of paved surfaces should be minimal in cost and incidental to the rehabilitation of the dwelling, including whether grantees are required to consult with the State before starting the work.
2018-PH-1005 | September 18, 2018
The Adams County Housing Authority, Gettysburg, PA, Did Not Administer Its Housing Choice Voucher Program According to HUD Requirements
Public and Indian Housing
- Status2018-PH-1005-001-AOpenClosed$279Questioned 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.
Closed on August 28, 2019Reimburse its program $279 from non-Federal funds for the ineligible payment it made due to the conflict-of-interest situation identified by the audit.
- Status2018-PH-1005-001-BOpenClosedClosed on September 25, 2019
Develop and implement controls to prevent and detect conflict-of-interest situations.