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    The Housing Authority of the City of Woonsocket, RI, Did Not Always Comply With Capital Fund Program and Procurement Requirements
    We audited the Public Housing Capital Fund program at the Housing Authority of the City of Woonsocket, RI, based on a request by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and because we have not audited the Authority in more than 10 years.  We also received a complaint regarding a property purchase and later demolition next to one of the Authority’s developments.  The audit objective was to determine whether the…
    May 07, 2019
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    #2019-BO-1002
    The West Warwick Housing Authority, West Warwick, RI, Needs To Improve Its Compliance With Federal Regulations for Its Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing Programs
    We audited the Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs at the West Warwick Housing Authority as a result of concerns from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and a hotline complaint.  The audit objectives were to determine whether (1) procurements were executed in accordance with Federal regulations, (2) West Warwick officials established adequate controls over the Housing Choice Voucher and public housing…
    August 18, 2017
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    #2017-BO-1006
    The Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg, SC, Used HUD Program Funds for Ineligible Expenses
    We audited the public housing program of the Housing Authority of the City of Spartanburg, SC, because of a citizen’s complaint.  Our objective was to determine whether the Authority’s performance in the areas of financial operations, procurement, and inventory practices met HUD requirements. The Authority used HUD program funds for ineligible or unsupported expenses, and failed to maintain an accurate accounting and financial control…
    September 30, 2014
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    #2014-AT-1016
    Improvements Are Needed Over Environmental Reviews of Public Housing and Recovery Act Funds in the Columbia Office
    We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Columbia, SC Office of Public Housing as part of a nationwide audit of HUD’s oversight of environmental reviews.  We selected the Columbia Office based on our risk assessment.  Our audit objectives were to determine whether the Columbia Office ensured that it performed the required reviews and did not release funds until all requirements were met and required…
    June 19, 2014
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    #2014-FW-0003
    Woonsocket Housing Authority, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing Program Deficieincies Resulted in Cost Exceptions Totaling $904,494
    We audited the Housing Choice Voucher (Voucher) and public housing programs at the Woonsocket Housing Authority (Authority) as part of our annual audit plan. The overall objective of the audit was to determine whether the Authority efficiently and effectively administered its Voucher and public housing programs in compliance with its annual contributions contracts and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. In…
    May 14, 2008
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    #2008-BO-1006
    The Charleston Housing Authority, Charleston, South Carolina, Needs to Improve Controls Over Credit Card Use, Travel, and Petty Cash
    May 02, 2007
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    #2007-AT-1009