Ensure that the proceeds from the sale of Bollinger Tower proceeds are moved into a separate HUD-approved restricted investment account and appropriately recorded in a restricted account in the general ledger.
2018-CH-1006 | September 17, 2018
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Columbus, OH, Did Not Always Comply With HUD’s Requirements Regarding the Administration of Its Public Housing Operating and Capital Fund Programs
Public and Indian Housing
- Status2018-CH-1006-001-DOpenClosedClosed on January 07, 2020
- Status2018-CH-1006-001-EOpenClosedClosed on March 26, 2020
Implement adequate policies and procedures to ensure that future proceeds from the disposition or sale of public housing are appropriately recorded and reported in the Authority’s books of record and annual audited financial statements and HUD’s Financial Data Schedule system.
- Status2018-CH-1006-001-FOpenClosedClosed on January 07, 2020
Ensure that its staff is appropriately trained and familiar with HUD’s requirements to ensure that proceeds from future dispositions or sales of public housing property or other HUD assets are appropriately recorded and reported.
- Status2018-CH-1006-002-AOpenClosed$261,990Questioned 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 January 07, 2020Determine the source of funds for the Waggoner Senior Housing note to ensure that the funds were loaned appropriately and that when payments are received, the payments are applied to the appropriate account. If the source of funds cannot be determined, the Authority should reimburse its program $261,990 from non-Federal funds.
- Status2018-CH-1006-002-BOpenClosedClosed on January 07, 2020
Ensure that the newly developed procedures are sufficient and fully implemented to ensure that the source of funds loaned is properly tracked and that payments received are applied to the appropriate accounts.
- Status2018-CH-1006-003-AOpenClosed$258,412Questioned 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 July 25, 2019Support the reasonableness of the $258,412 paid for contract M-1449 or reimburse its Capital Fund program from non-Federal funds.
- Status2018-CH-1006-003-BOpenClosed$4,899Questioned 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 July 25, 2019Support that the contract modification totaling $4,899 for contract number M-1449 was reasonable. The amount that cannot be shown to be reasonable should be reimbursed to its Capital Fund program from non-Federal funds.
- Status2018-CH-1006-003-COpenClosedClosed on June 27, 2019
Implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that it complies with HUD’s procurement requirements.
- Status2018-CH-1006-003-DOpenClosedClosed on June 27, 2019
Ensure that its staff is properly trained and familiar with HUD’s requirements to ensure that documentation necessary to support the reasonableness of contract costs is obtained and maintained.
- Status2018-CH-1006-003-EOpenClosedClosed on December 03, 2019
Implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that capital funds are drawn down and disbursed in accordance with HUD’s requirements.
- Status2018-CH-1006-003-FOpenClosedClosed on December 03, 2019
Implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that it properly reports its expenditures and disbursements in LOCCS in accordance with HUD’s requirements.
2018-OE-0001 | September 12, 2018
HUD Privacy Program Evaluation Report
Office of Administration
- Status2018-OE-0001-01OpenClosedClosed on September 25, 2020
Ensure the privacy program is staffed with experienced personnel (such as a Chief Privacy Officer) to manage the operational aspects of the program.
- Status2018-OE-0001-02OpenClosedClosed on August 13, 2020
Issue a notice at the Secretary level delegating and clarifying the authority and responsibilities of the SAOP and Privacy Office
- Status2018-OE-0001-03OpenClosedClosed on January 10, 2023
A. Document the roles and specific responsibilities of all positions assigned privacy responsibilities. B. Communicate these responsibilities on a recurring basis, at least annually, to individuals holding these positions.
- Status2018-OE-0001-04OpenClosedClosed on July 10, 2024
Implement thorough human capital processes to ensure execution of the HUD privacy program and all its requirements
- Status2018-OE-0001-05OpenClosedClosed on June 25, 2020
Finalize and approve the draft privacy program strategic plan
- Status2018-OE-0001-06OpenClosedClosed on November 18, 2021
Ensure the privacy program is integrated with the enterprise risk program and that privacy risks are incorporated into the agency risk management process
- Status2018-OE-0001-07OpenClosedClosed on May 22, 2020
Establish an executive leadership dashboard to communicate continuous monitoring of key program risks and issues
- Status2018-OE-0001-08OpenClosedClosed on May 22, 2020
A. Develop an internal privacy program communication plan to describe how privacy issues will be disseminated and best practices will be shared. B. Implement the communication plan
- Status2018-OE-0001-09OpenClosedClosed on October 01, 2021
Develop a dedicated budget to address Privacy Office training needs and initiatives