Require the Authority to update its policies and procedures so that they contain current Federal guidance.
2017-FW-1006 | April 26, 2017
The Housing Authority of the City of Jasper, TX, Did Not Operate Its Public Housing Programs in Compliance With HUD’s Requirements
Public and Indian Housing
2017-FW-1006-001-J
Closed on June 11, 20182017-FW-1006-002-A
Closed on June 20, 2018Provide technical assistance to the Mayor and the board concerning their responsibilities regarding the Authority.
2017-FW-1006-002-B
Closed on June 20, 2018Monitor the Authority to ensure it is holding its board meetings, as required by its bylaws.
2017-FW-1005 | April 25, 2017
The Hammond Housing Authority’s, Hammond, LA, Administration of Its Housing Choice Voucher Program Had Weaknesses
Public and Indian Housing
2017-FW-1005-001-A
Closed on August 02, 2017$4,191Questioned 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.
Repay its program from non-Federal funds $4,191 for ineligible housing subsidy overpayments.
2017-FW-1005-001-B
Closed on August 02, 2017$6,720Questioned 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.
Support the eligibility of the participant or reimburse its program $6,720 from non-Federal funds for housing subsidy payments.
2017-FW-1005-001-C
Closed on May 02, 2018$23,463Questioned 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.
Support that it properly used the funds collected or repay its program $23,463 from non-Federal funds.
2017-FW-1005-001-D
Closed on November 16, 2017Develop and implement controls to identify errors and ensure that housing assistance payments are correctly calculated and paid, leases run concurrently with the housing assistance payments contract, required eligibility documentation is maintained, rent reasonableness is completed before executing the housing assistance payments contract and lease, the correct utility allowance rate is used, and documentation to support completed background checks is maintained.
2017-FW-1005-001-E
Closed on May 02, 2018Revise its written policies and procedures to ensure that it administers its participant repayment agreements in compliance with requirements.
2017-FW-1005-001-F
Closed on November 16, 2017Ensure that it executes form HUD-52675 with all program participants and adult household members.
2017-FW-1005-001-G
Closed on November 16, 2017Develop written policies and procedures, to include HUD’s requirements to (1) properly report participant data in the PIC system, (2) report repayments and debts owed in the EIV system, and (3) monitor EIV reports.
2017-FW-1005-001-H
Closed on November 16, 2017Compare current participant and financial data to the EIV and PIC system data to ensure that all participant data were accurately submitted and reported.
2017-FW-1005-001-I
Closed on May 02, 2018Revise its administrative plan to ensure that it accurately reflects current HUD requirements and the Authority’s current policies and procedures.
2017-FW-1005-001-J
Closed on May 02, 2018Provide training to its staff to ensure that it is familiar with all HUD documentation and reporting requirements.
2017-BO-1005 | April 21, 2017
Health Concepts Ltd’s., Providence, RI Service Charges at FHA-Insured Nursing Homes Did Not Always Comply With Management Agreements.
Housing
2017-BO-1005-001-A
Closed on November 21, 2018Develop and implement adequate controls over payments for services that are part of the management fee.
2017-BO-1005-001-B
Closed on December 17, 2018Amend and resubmit the management agreements and the management certifications for HUD approval and ensure that the agreements do not conflict with the management certifications.
2017-BO-1005-001-C
Closed on February 25, 2019Identify all unallowable fees and reimburse from non-project funds.
2016-OE-0010 | April 19, 2017
Assessing HUD Plans for Evaluating Urban Promise Zones and HUD Grant Programs Participating in Promise Zones
Field Policy and Management
2016-OE-0010-01
Closed on May 23, 2018Complete all steps necessary for an effective evaluation effort.
2016-OE-0010-02
Closed on May 23, 2018Work with grant program offices to overcome reporting challenges. Ensure that grant program offices report OMB-requested data. Learn from and leverage results of participating grant programs.
2016-OE-0010-03
Closed on March 01, 2018Work with PD&R on an evaluation approach and design for the Promise Zone initiative. Ensure that OFPM has the appropriate resources for its new Communications and Data Analysis Division.
2017-LA-1001 | April 13, 2017
Clark County, NV, Did Not Always Use Community Development Block Grant Funds in Accordance With HUD Requirements
Community Planning and Development
2017-LA-1001-001-A
Closed on August 13, 2018$1,663,758Questioned 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.
Support the reasonableness of the amount paid for the food facility consolidation and expansion project or repay the program $1,663,758 from non-Federal funds.