HOUSING AUTHORITY BARNES COUNTY

EIN: 450314646

UEI: MSSGWHBTCMD1

Data as of August 23, 2026

HOUSING AUTHORITY BARNES COUNTY10 audit years3 findings
10
Audit Years
3
Total Findings
0
Repeat Findings

FY 2024-12-31

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on August 27, 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 February 27, 2026 (177 days ago).

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2024-001
Special Tests & Provisions

Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 – Significant Deficiency Grant Award No. ND014-Housing Choice Voucher Federal Award Year 2024 Criteria The PHA must maintain an up-to-date utility allowance schedule. The PHA must review utility rate data for each utility category each year and must adjust its utility allowance schedule if there has been a rate change of 10 percent or more for a utility category or fuel type since the last time the utility allowance schedule was revised (24 CFR section 982.517). Condition During our review of the Authority’s utility rate data review, it was noted that certain utility categories increased by 10% or more since the last time the utility allowance schedule was prepared, and that the preparation of a new utility allowance schedule was not performed. Questioned Costs None Context Reviewed the 2023 rate schedules and 2024 rate schedules noting there were changes greater than 10% to water rates in 2024. Effect The utility allowance schedule did not reflect accurate allowances for current cost of utilities. Cause Lack of controls and oversight during the year. Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Authority review their policies for utility rate reviews to ensure proper analysis is occurring over rate changes. View of Responsible Officials Management recognizes the deficiency and plans to implement the auditor’s recommendation.

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Federal Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AL #14.871 – Significant Deficiency Grant Award No. ND014-Housing Choice Voucher Federal Award Year 2024 Criteria The PHA must maintain an up-to-date utility allowance schedule. The PHA must review utility rate data for each utility category each year and must adjust its utility allowance schedule if there has been a rate change of 10 percent or more for a utility category or fuel type since the last time the utility allowance schedule was revised (24 CFR section 982.517). Condition During our review of the Authority’s utility rate data review, it was noted that certain utility categories increased by 10% or more since the last time the utility allowance schedule was prepared, and that the preparation of a new utility allowance schedule was not performed. Questioned Costs None Context Reviewed the 2023 rate schedules and 2024 rate schedules noting there were changes greater than 10% to water rates in 2024. Effect The utility allowance schedule did not reflect accurate allowances for current cost of utilities. Cause Lack of controls and oversight during the year. Repeat Finding No Recommendation We recommend the Authority review their policies for utility rate reviews to ensure proper analysis is occurring over rate changes. View of Responsible Officials Management recognizes the deficiency and plans to implement the auditor’s recommendation.

Corrective Action Plan

Contact Person Jan Kamstra, Executive Director Corrective Action Plan The Authority will review its procedures over utility allowances to ensure a secondary review of the schedule is performed. Planned Completion Date for CAP Immediately

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FY 2018-12-31

FAC accepted this audit on August 19, 2019 — management decision was due February 19, 2020.

2018-001
Special Tests & Provisions

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2018-002
Eligibility

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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