EIN: 236005666
UEI: QMM4P67BA2D5
Audited by: Novogradac & Company LLP
Oversight agency: 14 [Department of Housing and Urban Development]
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Data as of August 31, 2026
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).
What is a management decision? →Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, there were documents that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: There are approximately two thousand two hundred thirty (2,230) Housing Voucher Cluster units. Of a sample size of thirty five (35) tenant files, the following information was unavailable for examination at the time of audit: Original application was missing in one (1) file Citizenship declaration forms were missing in six (6) files Consent to release information form was missing in one (1) file Lead based paint form was missing in one (1) file Copy of signed leases were missing in one (1) file Verification of income and assets were missing in two (2) files Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $108,121 Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Housing Voucher Cluster is in material non-compliance with the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will reasonably assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Voucher Cluster - Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Mainstream Vouchers, and Emergency Housing Vouchers Programs Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871, 14.879, and 14.EHV Noncompliance - E. Eligibility - Tenant Files Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: Yes Material Weakness in Internal Control over Compliance for Eligibility Criteria: Tenant Files. The PHA must do the following: As a condition of admission or continued occupancy, require the tenant and other family member to provide necessary information, documentation, and releases for the PHA to verify income eligibility (24 CFR sections 5.230, 5.609, and 982.516). These files 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 documents that were unavailable for examination at the time of audit. Context: There are approximately two thousand two hundred thirty (2,230) Housing Voucher Cluster units. Of a sample size of thirty five (35) tenant files, the following information was unavailable for examination at the time of audit: Original application was missing in one (1) file Citizenship declaration forms were missing in six (6) files Consent to release information form was missing in one (1) file Lead based paint form was missing in one (1) file Copy of signed leases were missing in one (1) file Verification of income and assets were missing in two (2) files Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $108,121 Cause: There is a material weakness in internal controls over the compliance for the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Housing Voucher Cluster is in material non-compliance with the eligibility type of compliance related to the maintenance of tenant files. 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 accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authorty will increase oversight in the Housing Voucher Cluster to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Rossaine Ricketts, Comptroller, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2025.
Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, there were newly leased units for which rent reasonableness evaluations were not available at the time of audit. Context: There were approximately two hundred ninety two (292) newly leased Housing Voucher Cluster units. Of a sample size of twenty five (25) newly leased units, rent reasonableness evaluations for three (3) units were not available at the time of audit. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: Amount is below the threshold of $25,000. Cause: There is a significant deficiency for the Housing Voucher Cluster in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the programs are in compliance. Effect: The Housing Voucher Cluster is in non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Housing Voucher Cluster - Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Mainstream Vouchers, and Emergency Housing Vouchers Programs Federal Assistance Listing Number: 14.871, 14.879, and 14.EHV Noncompliance – N. Special Tests and Provisions – Reasonable Rent Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions Criteria: Reasonable Rent. The Authority must do the following: The Authority must determine that the rent to owner is reasonable at the time of initial leasing. Also, the Authority must determine reasonable rent during the term of the contract (a) before any increase in the rent to owner, and (b) at the HAP contract anniversary if there is a 5 percent decrease in the published Fair Market Rent in effect 60 days before the HAP contract anniversary. The Authority must maintain records to document the basis for the determination that rent to owner is a reasonable rent (initially and during the term of the HAP contract)(24 CFR sections 982.4, 982.54(d)(15), 982.158(f)(7), and 982.507). Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority’s files and on discussion with management, there were newly leased units for which rent reasonableness evaluations were not available at the time of audit. Context: There were approximately two hundred ninety two (292) newly leased Housing Voucher Cluster units. Of a sample size of twenty five (25) newly leased units, rent reasonableness evaluations for three (3) units were not available at the time of audit. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: Amount is below the threshold of $25,000. Cause: There is a significant deficiency for the Housing Voucher Cluster in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the programs are in compliance. Effect: The Housing Voucher Cluster is in non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to reasonable rent. Recommendation: We recommend the Authority design and implement internal control procedures that will assure compliance with the Uniform Guidance and the compliance supplement.
Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action: The Authority has recognized the deficiencies in the Housing Voucher Cluster and will implement internal control procedures that will ensure compliance with federal regulations. Rossaine Ricketts, Comptroller, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2025.
FAC accepted this audit on September 23, 2024 — management decision was due March 23, 2025.
FAC accepted this audit on September 28, 2023 — management decision was due March 28, 2024.
Based upon inspection of the Authority?s files and on discussion with management, there were biennial HQS inspections that were not performed in a timely manner. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-four (34) tenant files, six (6) biennial HQS inspections were not performed in a timely manner. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $19,878 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to housing quality standards inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to housing quality standards 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.
Show full finding ▾Hide full finding ▴Finding 2022-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Program Titles: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Federal Assistance Listing Numbers: 14.871 Noncompliance ? N. Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Inspections Non Compliance Material to the Financial Statements: No Significant Deficiency in Internal Control over Compliance for Special Tests and Provisions - Housing Quality Standards Inspections Criteria: Housing Quality Standards Inspections. The PHA must inspect the unit leased to a family at least biennially to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) 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)). Condition: Based upon inspection of the Authority?s files and on discussion with management, there were biennial HQS inspections that were not performed in a timely manner. Context: Of a sample size of thirty-four (34) tenant files, six (6) biennial HQS inspections were not performed in a timely manner. Our sample size is statistically valid. Known Questioned Costs: $19,878 Cause: There is a significant deficiency in internal controls over the compliance for the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to housing quality standards inspections. The Authority has not properly considered, designed, implemented, maintained and monitored a system of internal controls that reasonably assures the program is in compliance. Effect: The Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program is in non-compliance with the special tests and provisions type of compliance related to housing quality standards 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 accepts the recommendation of the auditor. The Authority will increase oversight in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers program to ensure that established internal control policies are being followed on a timely basis. Joel Johnson, Executive Director, is responsible for implementing this corrective action by December 31, 2023.
FAC accepted this audit on September 29, 2022 — management decision was due March 29, 2023.
FAC accepted this audit on December 16, 2021 — management decision was due June 16, 2022.
FAC accepted this audit on December 6, 2020 — management decision was due June 6, 2021.
FAC accepted this audit on September 2, 2019 — management decision was due March 2, 2020.
FAC accepted this audit on September 30, 2018 — management decision was due March 30, 2019.
FAC accepted this audit on December 11, 2017 — management decision was due June 11, 2018.
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