The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Correct the reporting and use of proceeds received from the current lease, thereby putting $1,278,260 to better use. This requirement includes properly recording the proceeds as restricted nonrental program income on its financial data schedule, placing any unspent funds into an account subject to a general depository agreement until spent, providing a detailed accounting of the use of the proceeds, reporting the use of any proceeds used for…
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Repay from non-Federal funds any proceeds used for unallowable expenses identified in recommendation 1C.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Submit a Section 18 application to obtain HUD approval of any proposed new lease agreement prior to its execution, in compliance with the United States Housing Act of 1937 and 24 CFR Part 970.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Improve controls over the proper execution and recording of all declaration of trust documents.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Implement controls to ensure that it does not enter into future third-party agreements unless the Authority follows applicable requirements in Notice PIH 2017-24 (HA), the annual contributions contract, 24 CFR Part 970, and the United States Housing Act of 1937.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Implement controls to ensure that future disposition proceeds are properly accounted for and used only for planned, approved purposes.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Place the Authority onto a zero threshold review process, requiring that all draws for funds go through field office review until the Authority completes all actions needed to close recommendations 1A through 1H.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Consider and take additional action if the Authority does not complete recommendations 1A and 1B before submitting its next annual plan, including withholding further awards for its program, conditioning future grant funds, and other remedies that may be legally available until the Authority completes recommendations 1A and 1B.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Provide technical assistance to the Authority regarding the deficiencies identified with the rooftop lease and related proceeds, and Federal requirements for property disposition.
The Housing Authority of Plainfield, NJ, Did Not Always Comply With Requirements When Administering Its Public Housing Programs
Support that $2,870,374 paid for goods and services was reasonable in accordance with applicable requirements or repay its Public Housing Operating Fund or Capital Fund programs from non-Federal funds for any amount that it cannot support or that is not considered reasonable.
The Bogalusa Housing Authority, Bogalusa, LA, Did Not Always Administer Its Public Housing Programs in Accordance With Requirements
We recommend that the Director of HUD’s New Orleans Office of Public Housing require the Authority to obtain training for its staff to ensure compliance with HUD’s Housing Choice Voucher requirements.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Reimburse HUD $30,037 from nonproject funds for the overpayment of housing assistance and utility allowances due to incorrect calculations.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Reimburse the appropriate households $144 from nonproject funds for the underpayment of housing assistance due to incorrect calculations.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Support or reimburse HUD $159,938 from nonproject funds for the unsupported payments of housing assistance cited in the finding.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Pursue collection from the applicable household or reimburse HUD $26,915 from nonproject funds for the overpayment of housing assistance due to unreported income.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Implement adequate quality control procedures to ensure that housing assistance payments are appropriately calculated and supported. These procedures and controls should ensure that $54,257 in program funds is appropriately used for future payments.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Ensure that third-party verifications, such as tax returns provided by the applicant, are from the source by obtaining certified tax returns from the Internal Revenue Service.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Revise its occupancy standards to include policies and procedures to prevent underutilization of the project’s units.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Ensure that the management agent’s staff is properly trained and familiar with HUD’s and the project’s requirements regarding housing assistance payments calculations.
The Management Agent for Lake View Towers Apartments, Chicago, IL, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Section 8 HAP Program Requirements
Conduct criminal record background checks in accordance with the project’s policies and procedures to ensure that adult members of all households, including the 11 households for which HUD made housing assistance payments totaling $239,500, were eligible to participate in the program. If the participants are deemed ineligible, the owner should follow applicable regulations to terminate or modify assistance and reimburse HUD from nonproject…