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Housing Authority of the City of PassaicLocal Government

EIN: 226002626

UEI: EU6LCWLLL9E4

Audited by: Novogradac & Company, LLP

Oversight agency: 14 [Department of Housing and Urban Development]

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Data as of August 30, 2026

Housing Authority of the City of Passaic9 audit years2 findings1 repeat
9
Audit Years
2
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings
$26.1M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2024)

FY 2024-12-31

UNMODIFIED OPINION, QUALIFIED OPINION$26,126,534 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on September 30, 2025. Under 2 CFR 200.521(d), a pass-through entity that provided federal funds to this organization for this audit period must issue a management decision on these findings by March 30, 2026 (154 days ago).

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2024-001
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2023-001QUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management there were inspection reports that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-three (33) units, two (2) units did not have annual HQS inspections performed timely. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $5,004 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Housing Voucher Cluster is in non-compliance with the with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance related to HQS inspections in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the significant deficiency in the Housing Voucher Cluster Programs and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations.

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Finding 2024-001: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 & 14.EHV Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: HQS Inspections. Per the Authority's HCV Admin Plan, the PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets HQS standards and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). These inspection reports are required to be maintained and available for examination at the time of audit. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management there were inspection reports that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-three (33) units, two (2) units did not have annual HQS inspections performed timely. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $5,004 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Housing Voucher Cluster is in non-compliance with the with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance related to HQS inspections in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the significant deficiency in the Housing Voucher Cluster Programs and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2024-001: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 & 14.EHV Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: HQS Inspections. Per the Authority's HCV Admin Plan, the PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets HQS standards and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). These inspection reports are required to be maintained and available for examination at the time of audit. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management there were inspection reports that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-three (33) units, two (2) units did not have annual HQS inspections performed timely. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $5,004 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Housing Voucher Cluster is in non-compliance with the with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance related to HQS inspections in accordance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the significant deficiency in the Housing Voucher Cluster Programs and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Joanna Lara, Director of Housing Administration is responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place to prevent significant deficiencies and material weaknesses from occurring by December 31, 2025.

Prior Finding References

2023-001

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FY 2023-12-31

$25,401,154 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on October 22, 2024 — management decision was due April 22, 2025.

2023-001
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management there were inspection reports that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-two (32) units, four (4) units did not have annual HQS inspections performed timely. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $2,249 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance with the with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the significant deficiency in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations.

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Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: HQS Inspections. Per the Authority's HCV Admin Plan, the PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets HQS standards and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). These inspection reports are required to be maintained and available for examination at the time of audit. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management there were inspection reports that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-two (32) units, four (4) units did not have annual HQS inspections performed timely. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $2,249 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance with the with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the significant deficiency in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Choice Vouchers Federal Catalog Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: HQS Inspections. Per the Authority's HCV Admin Plan, the PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets HQS standards and the PHA must conduct quality control re-inspections. The PHA must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). These inspection reports are required to be maintained and available for examination at the time of audit. Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management there were inspection reports that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-two (32) units, four (4) units did not have annual HQS inspections performed timely. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $2,249 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance with the with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to HQS inspections. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective action: The Authority has recognized the significant deficiency in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Joanna Lara, Director of Housing Administration is responsible for ensuring proper internal controls are in place to prevent significant deficiencies and material weaknesses from occurring by December 31, 2024.

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FY 2022-12-31

$22,726,333 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on October 22, 2024 — management decision was due April 22, 2025.

FY 2021-12-31

$22,546,172 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on January 26, 2023 — management decision was due July 26, 2023.

FY 2020-12-31

$21,153,032 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on August 9, 2022 — management decision was due February 9, 2023.

FY 2019-12-31

$20,908,104 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 29, 2020 — management decision was due March 29, 2021.

FY 2018-12-31

$20,923,554 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 3, 2019 — management decision was due March 3, 2020.

FY 2017-12-31

$21,150,923 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 18, 2018 — management decision was due March 18, 2019.

FY 2016-12-31

$21,769,355 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 19, 2017 — management decision was due March 19, 2018.

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