New Randleman Housing AuthorityLocal Government

Criteria:24 CFR 982-516 requires internal controls to be in place to ensure compliance with HUD requirements, as well as complete and accurate tenant files. Statement of Condition: During my testing, I noted the Authority did not follow their internal controls designed to ensure compliance with tenant Eligibility requirements. Questioned Cost: N/A. Context: Test of 25 tenant files identified an exception in 1 file as follows-1 file did not contain proper forms for recertification. Cause; The Agency did not perform the recertification in accordance with their stated policies. Effect: The Authority is not in compliance with requirements regarding eligibility and tenant recertifications, which could result in incorrect total tenant payments for rent. Identification of repeat finding: No. Recommendation: I recommend that the Agency continue to review recertificaitons on a monthly basis to ensure the files meet eligibility and reporting requirements. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: Management agrees with this finding. We have reviewed the recertificaiton procedure and will continue to review recertifications.