Obtain approval from HUD for a lease agreement with the hair salon.
2017-LA-1004 | June 13, 2017
Cypress Meadows Assisted Living, Antioch, CA, Was Not Administered in Accordance With Its Regulatory Agreement and HUD Requirements
Housing
2017-LA-1004-001-J
Closed on February 01, 20182017-LA-1004-001-K
Closed on February 01, 2018$65,232Questioned 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 documentation to support that $65,232 in disbursements was used on reasonable and necessary operating expenses or repay the project from non-project funds.
2017-LA-1004-001-L
Closed on February 01, 2018$620,937Questioned 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.
Pay the project $620,937 in uncollected rent from non-project funds.
2017-LA-1004-001-M
Closed on February 01, 2018$162,462Questioned 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.
Pay the project from non-project funds $162,462 in lease agreement charges not deposited into Cypress Meadows’ bank account.
2017-LA-1004-001-N
Closed on February 01, 2018Remove Skyline Crest Enterprises, LLC, as the operator and replace it with a HUD-approved independent operator.
2017-LA-1004-001-O
Closed on February 01, 2018Develop and implement written policies and procedures for the management of the project, including but not limited to financial policies for cash disbursements, cash receipts, and documentation requirements.
2017-KC-0005 | June 12, 2017
Owners of Cooperative Housing Properties Generally Charged More for Their Section 8 Units Than for Their Non-Section 8 Units
Housing
2017-KC-0005-001-A
Closed on June 22, 2023$3,144,894Funds 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.
Create and implement policies and procedures or change program regulations to prevent multifamily housing properties from charging more for Section 8 units than for comparable non-Section 8 units. For the 25 properties reviewed, this measure would prevent as much as $3,144,894 of Section 8 funds from subsidizing non-Section 8 units in the next year.
2017-AT-1006 | June 09, 2017
The Housing Authority of DeKalb County, Decatur, GA, Generally Administered RAD Appropriately but Did Not Accurately Report on Its Capital Fund Program
Public and Indian Housing
2017-AT-1006-002-A
Closed on March 11, 2019$542,289Funds 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.
Deobligate $542,289 in fiscal year 2015 capital funds in HUD’s system until binding agreements are executed for eligible and reasonable purposes, or coordinate with HUD for terminating its funding.
2017-AT-1006-002-B
Closed on March 22, 2019$398,022Funds 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.
Reclassify $398,022 in fiscal year 2016 capital funds as authorized in HUD’s system to an eligible and reasonable activity, or coordinate with HUD for terminating its funding.
2017-AT-1006-002-C
Closed on March 22, 2019$217,553Funds 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.
Coordinate with HUD for terminating the allocation of the remaining $217,553 funds given the Authority’s current intentions to not build or purchase public housing units.
2017-AT-1006-002-D
Closed on October 03, 2017Develop and implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that the reporting of allocated capital funds in HUD’s system is accurate.
2017-AT-1006-002-E
Closed on October 03, 2017Provide adequate training to staff responsible for making entries into HUD’s system to ensure accurate reporting on allocated funds. The training should include but not be limited to ensuring that its staff understands all of HUD’s reporting requirements for obligations and authorizations.
2017-AT-1006-002-F
Closed on March 11, 2019Confirm the replacement of program units was appropriate for the number of units demolished at Johnson Ferry East, and submit a development proposal to construct new public housing units, transfer public housing assistance to another public housing agency, or terminate its annual contributions contract and return all unobligated and unexpended capital funds to HUD.
2017-PH-1004 | June 09, 2017
The Loudoun County Department of Family Services, Leesburg, VA, Did Not Always Ensure That Its Program Units Met Housing Quality Standards
Public and Indian Housing
2017-PH-1004-001-A
Closed on October 19, 2017Certify, along with the owners of the 11 units cited in this finding, that the applicable housing quality standards violations have been corrected.
2017-PH-1004-001-B
Closed on October 25, 2017$9,715Questioned 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 program $9,715 from non-Federal funds ($9,660 for housing assistance payments and $55 in associated administrative fees) for the unit that materially failed to meet HUD’s housing quality standards.
2017-PH-1004-001-C
Closed on October 19, 2017Provide training to its inspectors on conducting housing quality standards inspections.
2017-KC-0004 | June 02, 2017
CPD Did Not Follow the Departmental Clearance Process When It Issued the July 25, 2013, Guidance for Duplication of Benefits Requirements
Office of the Secretary
2017-KC-0004-001-C
Closed on February 01, 2023Develop improved procedures and provide training to appropriate staff regarding the departmental clearance process requirements, including • Determining which guidance is considered to be a directive, including public communications, and • Ensuring that HUD program participants have clear, instructive, and helpful information to comply with the applicable requirements and procedures for HUD programs.
Community Planning and Development
2017-KC-0004-001-A
Closed on April 03, 2020Pursue departmental clearance for the July 25, 2013, guidance that did not go through required departmental clearance. For any items that cannot be appropriately cleared, HUD should take appropriate action to recall the document or policy.
2017-KC-0004-001-B
Closed on March 18, 2020Develop guidance that helps the public understand its options for assistance between CDBG-DR and SBA and how to comply with Federal requirements.
2017-LA-1003 | June 02, 2017
Mental Health Systems Inc., San Diego, CA, Did Not Allocate Payroll Costs in Accordance With Requirements
Community Planning and Development
2017-LA-1003-001-A
Closed on January 31, 2018Develop and implement a written methodology for employees’ time allocations for its HUD grant programs in accordance with program requirements.