The Richland Housing Authority, Richland, Washington, Did Not Adequately Account for Housing Choice Voucher Funds
At HUD's request, we audited the Housing Choice Voucher program of the Richland Housing Authority (Authority). HUD was concerned about the results of an audit of the Authority performed by the Washington State Auditor's Office. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority made ineligible purchases with program funds. We found that the Authority did not track its program expenses. Also, it charged more than $57,000 in unsupported and ineligible costs to the program.