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St. Francis County Housing AuthorityLocal Government

EIN: 710493240

UEI: K7M8FW6U6J24

Audited by: Miller & Rose, P.A.

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

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Data as of September 2, 2026

St. Francis County Housing Authority8 audit years6 findings1 repeat
8
Audit Years
6
Total Findings
1
Repeat Findings
$2.3M
Federal Awards Expended (FY 2023)

FY 2023-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,348,861 federal awards expended

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on March 30, 2024. 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 September 30, 2024 (706 days ago).

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2023-002
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

Condition and Criteria: The Authority’s purpose for existence is providing decent safe and affordable housing to low-income persons. As such, HUD requires the Authority to comply with special tests and provisions relating to its Housing Choice Voucher program. The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the Authority must conduct quality control re-inspections. The Authority must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). In addition, tenants are required to be selected from the waiting list in the proper order.

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Condition and Criteria: The Authority’s purpose for existence is providing decent safe and affordable housing to low-income persons. As such, HUD requires the Authority to comply with special tests and provisions relating to its Housing Choice Voucher program. The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the Authority must conduct quality control re-inspections. The Authority must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). In addition, tenants are required to be selected from the waiting list in the proper order.

Corrective Action Plan

Condition and Criteria: The Authority’s purpose for existence is providing decent safe and affordable housing to low-income persons. As such, HUD requires the Authority to comply with special tests and provisions relating to its Housing Choice Voucher program. The Authority must inspect the unit leased to a family at least annually to determine if the unit meets Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the Authority must conduct quality control re-inspections. The Authority must prepare a unit inspection report (24 CFR sections 982.158(d) and 982.405(b)). In addition, tenants are required to be selected from the waiting list in the proper order. During our testing of 40 HCV tenant files, we noted annual HQS inspections for all the tested units. However, the Authority did not perform the required quality control re-inspections. We also reviewed the selection from the waiting list for tenants that moved in during the fiscal year. We noted one tenant that was issued a voucher that was dated prior to the date of their application. As a result, the tenant may not have been selected in the proper order.Auditor’s Recommendation: The Authority should perform housing quality control re-inspections according to HUD guidelines. The Authority should also monitor its selection of tenants from the waiting list and make sure that all tenants are selected in the proper order. Grantee Response/Planned Action: We will comply with the auditor’s recommendation. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024

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FY 2022-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,227,833 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 30, 2023 — management decision was due September 30, 2023.

2022-002
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYREPEAT OF 2021-001, 2021-002, 2021-003QUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 CARES Act funds were used to provide funds to the board members. Each board member was provided a check in the amount of $2,500. Two of the board members returned their check prior to cashing them once they found out it was not allowed. Questioned costs: $5,000. Effect: Payments were made that are not allowable under HUD of federal guidelines. Cause: PHA was not aware of the limitations in place for payments made to board members. Repeat Finding: This finding was reported in the prior audit as item 2021-002. Recommendation: Reimbursement for the payments should be made to the Housing Authority. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We have begun the process of reimbursing the amounts paid to the board members and will refrain from making these payments in the future.

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2022-002 Ineligible Expenditures Federal Program: Housing Choice Voucher Program, CFDA No. 14.871 Criteria: All payments must be eligible items under federal guidelines. Condition: During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 CARES Act funds were used to provide funds to the board members. Each board member was provided a check in the amount of $2,500. Two of the board members returned their check prior to cashing them once they found out it was not allowed. Questioned costs: $5,000. Effect: Payments were made that are not allowable under HUD of federal guidelines. Cause: PHA was not aware of the limitations in place for payments made to board members. Repeat Finding: This finding was reported in the prior audit as item 2021-002. Recommendation: Reimbursement for the payments should be made to the Housing Authority. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We have begun the process of reimbursing the amounts paid to the board members and will refrain from making these payments in the future.

Corrective Action Plan

2022-002 Ineligible Expenditures Federal Program: Housing Choice Voucher Program, CFDA No. 14.871 Criteria: All payments must be eligible items under federal guidelines. Condition: During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 CARES Act funds were used to provide funds to the board members. Each board member was provided a check in the amount of $2,500. Two of the board members returned their check prior to cashing them once they found out it was not allowed. Questioned costs: $5,000. Effect: Payments were made that are not allowable under HUD of federal guidelines. Cause: PHA was not aware of the limitations in place for payments made to board members. Repeat Finding: This finding was reported in the prior audit as item 2021-002. Recommendation: Reimbursement for the payments should be made to the Housing Authority. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We have begun the process of reimbursing the amounts paid to the board members and will refrain from making these payments in the future.

Prior Finding References

2021-001, 2021-002, 2021-003

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FY 2021-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,093,325 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on September 29, 2022 — management decision was due March 29, 2023.

2021-002
Cost Allowability
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 gift cards were purchased and presented to members of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Payments for services to the board is not allowed under HUD guidelines. There were also payments noted in subsequent periods to members of the board of commissioners. Questioned costs: $2,500 Effect: Payments were made that are not allowable under HUD of federal guidelines. Cause: PHA was not aware of the limitations in place for payments made to board members. Recommendation: Reimbursement for the payments should be made to the Housing Authority. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We have begun the process of reimbursing the amounts paid to the board members and will refrain from making these payments in the future.

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2021-002 Ineligible Expenditures Federal Program: Housing Choice Voucher Program, CFDA No. 14.871 Criteria: All payments must be eligible items under federal guidelines. Condition: During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 gift cards were purchased and presented to members of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Payments for services to the board is not allowed under HUD guidelines. There were also payments noted in subsequent periods to members of the board of commissioners. Questioned costs: $2,500 Effect: Payments were made that are not allowable under HUD of federal guidelines. Cause: PHA was not aware of the limitations in place for payments made to board members. Recommendation: Reimbursement for the payments should be made to the Housing Authority. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We have begun the process of reimbursing the amounts paid to the board members and will refrain from making these payments in the future.

Corrective Action Plan

2021-001 Payroll Tax Reports Condition: During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, the PHA made payments for salaries through the HCV CARES Act funds. These payments were not included on payroll tax reports for federal or state purposes. Criteria: All payments made for services performed by an employee should be reported on the payroll tax reports. Effect: Payments were made and payroll tax reports were not withheld or remitted. Recommendation: The PHA should ensure that all payments of compensation should be included on all applicable payroll tax reports. Planned Action: We will ensure all payments are included on future reports.

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2021-003
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYOTHER MATTERS

Some of the waiting lists were shredded after the end of the fiscal year. As a result, we were unable to verify that they were selected in the proper order. Questioned costs: None Effect: While the Housing Authority maintains a waiting list that is used to determine the proper order of selection, the list was not maintained. As a result, we were unable to verify that they were selected in the proper order. Cause: The Authority did not maintain copies of prior waiting lists. Recommendation: Maintain records of all waiting lists or include copies in the tenant?s move-in paperwork that documents the place on the waiting list. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We will maintain copies of all waiting lists to allow for this testing.

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2021-003 HCV Waiting List Federal Program: Housing Choice Voucher Program, CFDA No. 14.871 Criteria: The Housing Authority is required to maintain a waiting list for applicants and admit the tenants using their Section 8 administrative plan. Condition: Some of the waiting lists were shredded after the end of the fiscal year. As a result, we were unable to verify that they were selected in the proper order. Questioned costs: None Effect: While the Housing Authority maintains a waiting list that is used to determine the proper order of selection, the list was not maintained. As a result, we were unable to verify that they were selected in the proper order. Cause: The Authority did not maintain copies of prior waiting lists. Recommendation: Maintain records of all waiting lists or include copies in the tenant?s move-in paperwork that documents the place on the waiting list. Views of responsible officials and planned corrective actions: We will maintain copies of all waiting lists to allow for this testing.

Corrective Action Plan

2021-002 Ineligible Expenditures Federal Program: Housing Choice Voucher Program, CFDA No. 14.871 Criteria: All payments must be eligible items under federal guidelines. Condition: During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 gift cards were purchased and presented to members of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Payments for services to the board is not allowed under HUD guidelines. There were also payments noted in subsequent periods to members of the board of commissioners. Questioned costs: $2,500 Effect: Payments were made that are not allowable under HUD of federal guidelines. Cause: PHA was not aware of the limitations in place for payments made to board members. Recommendation: Reimbursement for the payments should be made to the Housing Authority. Planned corrective actions: We have begun the process of reimbursing the amounts paid to the board members and will refrain from making these payments in the future.

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FY 2020-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,901,699 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on September 29, 2021 — management decision was due March 29, 2022.

FY 2019-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,922,072 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 22, 2020 — management decision was due September 22, 2020.

FY 2018-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,104,030 federal awards expendedNo findings recorded this year

FAC accepted this audit on March 29, 2019 — management decision was due September 29, 2019.

FY 2017-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$2,073,895 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 29, 2018 — management decision was due September 29, 2018.

2017-001
Special Tests & Provisions
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCY

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

Corrective Action Plan

GSA_MIGRATION

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FY 2016-06-30

LOW-RISK AUDITEE$1,920,439 federal awards expended

FAC accepted this audit on March 30, 2017 — management decision was due September 30, 2017.

2016-001
Eligibility
SIGNIFICANT DEFICIENCYQUESTIONED COSTSOTHER MATTERS

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

Corrective Action Plan

GSA_MIGRATION

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