Develop and implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that its quality control inspection program functions properly to include adequately monitoring the inspection contractor to prevent $20,566,345 in program funds from being spent over the next year on units that do not materially comply with requirements.
2017-AT-1010 | August 04, 2017
The Louisville Metro Housing Authority, Louisville, KY, Did Not Comply With HUD’s and Its Own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Requirements
Public and Indian Housing
2017-AT-1010-001-D
Closed on March 15, 2019$20,566,345Funds Put to Better UseRecommendations that funds be put to better use estimate funds that could be used more efficiently. For example, recommendations that funds be put to better use could result in reductions in spending, deobligation of funds, or avoidance of unnecessary spending.
2017-AT-1010-002-A
Closed on March 15, 2019$2,492Questioned CostsRecommendations 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 program $2,492 ($2,286 in housing assistance payments and $206 in administrative fees received) from non-Federal funds for rental subsidies not abated on four units.
2017-AT-1010-002-B
Closed on August 06, 2019Complete a review of rental subsidy abatements for all current units for which a retroactive abatement was not conducted. The Authority should reimburse the program from non-Federal funds for any overpaid rental subsidy.
2017-AT-1010-002-C
Closed on March 15, 2019Develop and implement written procedures and a process for retroactively abating housing assistance payments.
2017-AT-1010-002-D
Closed on March 25, 2019Complete a rent reasonableness determination for all current units for which a determination was required but not completed. The Authority should reimburse the program from non-Federal funds for any overpaid rental subsidy.
2017-AT-1010-002-E
Closed on March 27, 2019Develop and implement written procedures to ensure that a rent reasonableness determination is performed before rent increases are approved.
2017-AT-1010-002-F
Closed on October 31, 2018Complete a review that owners of current assisted units are not debarred, suspended, or subject to a limited denial of participation.
2017-AT-1010-002-G
Closed on March 15, 2019Develop and implement written procedures for conducting a complete owner eligibility determination.
2017-AT-1010-002-H
Closed on March 27, 2019Provide adequate training to its staff to ensure compliance with HUD’s requirements for program units.
2017-AT-1008 | July 21, 2017
The City of Birmingham, AL, Did Not Ensure That Adequate Policies and Procedures Were Implemented for Its Internal Audits and Procurement Process
Community Planning and Development
2017-AT-1008-001-A
Closed on November 02, 2017Develop and implement HUD-approved policies and procedures to ensure that the process for conducting an internal audit complies with HUD regulations and the policies and procedures are submitted and certified to HUD.
2017-AT-1008-001-B
Closed on November 02, 2017Immediately conduct an internal audit of the CDBG-DR grant funds.
2017-AT-1008-001-C
Closed on November 02, 2017Update, finalize, and implement its procurement policies to comply with 2 CFR 200.317-326.
2017-AT-1009 | July 21, 2017
Louisville Metro, Louisville, KY, Did Not Always Administer Its HOPWA Program in Accordance With HUD’s and Its Own Requirements
Community Planning and Development
2017-AT-1009-001-A
Closed on July 11, 2018$31,157Questioned CostsRecommendations 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.
Adequately support or reimburse its HOPWA program $31,157 from non-Federal funds for the inappropriate disbursements.
2017-AT-1009-001-B
Closed on July 11, 2018$14,017Questioned CostsRecommendations 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 HOPWA program $14,017 from non-Federal funds for the inappropriate disbursements.
2017-AT-1009-001-C
Closed on November 15, 2017Provide adequate training to staff responsible for reviewing and approving the expenditures to ensure compliance with HUD’s and Louisville Metro’s requirements for the administration of the HOPWA program, including processing program disbursements and monitoring project sponsors’ cash management.
2017-AT-1009-001-D
Closed on November 15, 2017Implement adequate procedures for sufficiently monitoring its project sponsors’ cash management.
2017-AT-1007 | July 17, 2017
The City of Atlanta, GA, Did Not Properly Administer the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grants for Its Subrecipient in Accordance With Requirements
Community Planning and Development
2017-AT-1007-001-A
Closed on April 30, 2019Provide adequate monitoring to the Land Bank to ensure that the subrecipient follows Federal regulations as required, including policies and procedures to help verify subrecipient compliance or address any deficiencies in need of correcting, such as annual audits, financial management systems, and file management.
2017-AT-1007-001-B
Closed on October 14, 2020$48,985Questioned CostsRecommendations 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 adequate support for expenses totaling $48,985. Any expenses that are not supported should be repaid to the appropriate NSP grant from non-Federal funds.
2017-AT-1007-001-C
Closed on March 27, 2019Ensure that the Land Bank completes and clears all outstanding annual audits for fiscal years 2012 through 2016.
2017-AT-1007-001-D
Closed on June 07, 2019Ensure that the Land Bank develops and implements adequate financial and file management policies and procedures to ensure that files are auditable and financial records adequately identify the source and application of federally sponsored activities in accordance with Federal regulations.