COHARIE INTRA-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INCTribal Government

2021-001: Statement of Condition ? The Council received funding through the US Department of Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Council distributed funds to approximately 190 individuals. We reviewed the files for 27 individuals. We noted 5 instances in which improper benefits were paid with Emergency Rental Assistance funds. Criteria ? Per criteria set forth for disbursement of Emergency Rental Assistance funds, these funds are to be used for ?rent, rental arrears, utilities and home energy costs, utilities and home energy costs in arrears, and other expense related to housing?. Eligible households must have ?a household income at or below 80 percent of area median income?. Effect ? $24,188 in unallowable costs were distributed. Cause ? The client did not follow program guidelines set forth by the US Department of Treasury when distributing program funds. Identification of a repeat finding - This is not a repeat finding. Recommendation ? We recommend that the client follow program guidelines re: eligible expenses and household incomes when distributing Emergency Rental Assistance funds. Views of responsible officials and corrective action plan ? The Council agrees with this finding and will adhere to the corrective action plan on page 24 of this audit report.