GUAM HOUSING & URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY

EIN: 960001279

UEI: H8HNL7Y96VG8

Data as of August 24, 2026

GUAM HOUSING & URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY10 audit years80 findings30 repeat
10
Audit Years
80
Total Findings
30
Repeat Findings

FY 2025-09-30

Management decision deadline — for entities that funded this organization

The FAC accepted this audit on July 9, 2026. 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 January 9, 2027 (137 days from today).

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2025-002
Special Tests & Provisions
QUESTIONED COSTS

Finding No.: 2025-002 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Award No.: GQ901AF0162, GQ901AF0163,GQ901AF0164, GQ901AF0165, GQ901AF0166, GQ901AF0167, GQ901AF0168,GQ901AFR125, GQ901AFR224, GQ901AFR324, GQ901AFR424, GQ901AFRU24, GQ901EF0008, GQ901EF0009, GQ901EF0010, GQ901EF0011, GQ901EH0011, GQ901EH0012, GQ901EH0013, GQ901EH0014, GQ901VO0265, GQ901VO0266, GQ901VO0267, GQ901VO0268, GQ901VO0269, GQ901VO0270,GQ901VO0271,GQ901VO0272, GQ901VO0273 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) / Housing Quality Standards Inspections Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 24 CFR 982.405(b), Periodic Inspections, states: The Public Housing Authority (PHA) must inspect the unit at least biennially during assisted occupancy to ensure that the unit continues to meet the HQS, except that a small rural PHA, as defined in § 902.101 of this title, must inspect a unit once every three years during assisted occupancy to ensure that the unit continues to meet the HQS. Of 2,894 housing units assisted under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, representing total housing assistance payments of $50,156,412, the inspection activity report identified 12 units (0.4%), aggregating $194,763, with deficiencies in meeting the biennial Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection requirement: Item No. Voucher Number Last Passed HQS Inspection Total Unallowed HAP Questioned Costs 1 6-03-0198-2327 04/04/22 27,648 27,648 2 6-05-0005-42278 07/12/22 25,320 25,320 3 6-05-0145-47900 07/18/22 12,794 12,794 4 6-05-0241-46089 08/29/23 2,280 2,280 5 6-07-0028-2139 07/19/22 23,996 23,996 6 6-07-0289-52502 05/06/22 28,316 28,316 7 EHV0132 08/23/23 1,076 1,076 8 HCV0521 04/22/22 18,997 18,997 9 HCV1038 03/17/22 5,130 5,130 10 HCV1083 09/12/22 17,987 17,987 11 HCV2024 07/06/22 22,875 22,875 12 HCV2110 07/19/23 8,344 8,344 Total Questioned Cost $194,763 For items 1 through 12, the required inspections were not completed by the established biennial due dates. Cause: GHURA lacks effective monitoring controls over inspection scheduling and tracking, resulting in biennial HQS inspections not being completed timely. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) / Housing Quality Standards Inspections requirements. Questioned costs: $194,763 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: GHURA should strengthen internal controls over inspection monitoring by establishing and enforcing procedures that require periodic reconciliation of inspection activity reports to identify overdue inspections. Management should also implement controls to ensure timely scheduling and completion of biennial HQS inspections and verification of compliance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-002 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Award No.: GQ901AF0162, GQ901AF0163,GQ901AF0164, GQ901AF0165, GQ901AF0166, GQ901AF0167, GQ901AF0168,GQ901AFR125, GQ901AFR224, GQ901AFR324, GQ901AFR424, GQ901AFRU24, GQ901EF0008, GQ901EF0009, GQ901EF0010, GQ901EF0011, GQ901EH0011, GQ901EH0012, GQ901EH0013, GQ901EH0014, GQ901VO0265, GQ901VO0266, GQ901VO0267, GQ901VO0268, GQ901VO0269, GQ901VO0270,GQ901VO0271,GQ901VO0272, GQ901VO0273 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) / Housing Quality Standards Inspections Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 24 CFR 982.405(b), Periodic Inspections, states: The Public Housing Authority (PHA) must inspect the unit at least biennially during assisted occupancy to ensure that the unit continues to meet the HQS, except that a small rural PHA, as defined in § 902.101 of this title, must inspect a unit once every three years during assisted occupancy to ensure that the unit continues to meet the HQS. Of 2,894 housing units assisted under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, representing total housing assistance payments of $50,156,412, the inspection activity report identified 12 units (0.4%), aggregating $194,763, with deficiencies in meeting the biennial Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection requirement: Item No. Voucher Number Last Passed HQS Inspection Total Unallowed HAP Questioned Costs 1 6-03-0198-2327 04/04/22 27,648 27,648 2 6-05-0005-42278 07/12/22 25,320 25,320 3 6-05-0145-47900 07/18/22 12,794 12,794 4 6-05-0241-46089 08/29/23 2,280 2,280 5 6-07-0028-2139 07/19/22 23,996 23,996 6 6-07-0289-52502 05/06/22 28,316 28,316 7 EHV0132 08/23/23 1,076 1,076 8 HCV0521 04/22/22 18,997 18,997 9 HCV1038 03/17/22 5,130 5,130 10 HCV1083 09/12/22 17,987 17,987 11 HCV2024 07/06/22 22,875 22,875 12 HCV2110 07/19/23 8,344 8,344 Total Questioned Cost $194,763 For items 1 through 12, the required inspections were not completed by the established biennial due dates. Cause: GHURA lacks effective monitoring controls over inspection scheduling and tracking, resulting in biennial HQS inspections not being completed timely. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) / Housing Quality Standards Inspections requirements. Questioned costs: $194,763 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: GHURA should strengthen internal controls over inspection monitoring by establishing and enforcing procedures that require periodic reconciliation of inspection activity reports to identify overdue inspections. Management should also implement controls to ensure timely scheduling and completion of biennial HQS inspections and verification of compliance. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-002 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Special Tests and Provisions - National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE)/Housing Quality Standards Inspection Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management respectfully disagrees with this finding. GHURA’s HCV program remains committed to our biennial inspection requirements and are fully compliant with all applicable regulations. When a unit fails inspection, we work quickly to resolve the issues and ensure housing standards are met, as outlined in 24 CFR Part 982. In accordance with 24 CFR 982.405(d), we provide both participants and landlords adequate time to correct deficiencies, which is documented in our system. We remain compliant in our conduct and oversight of these requirements. Should there be a late HQS biennial inspection, this should not interrupt the HAP. Suspending these payments creates an undue burden for participants and strains our partnership with landlords. Unless a unit is deemed unsafe, HAP will continue. HAP abatement and reimbursement policies are in place should they need to be activated to retrieve HAP in instances where it was not entitled. Explanation of Disagreement: The list provided below is insufficient to claim any finding in HQS due to the following: TOTAL: 32 entries (table provided to support explanation) 17 families ended their participation before the biennial inspection was due. 5 families were port-out participants before the biennial inspection was due. 5 units were recorded to have inspections completed before the biennial inspection due date and passed inspection. 1 unit inspection was completed on time, but failed on the first inspection. 1 unit inspection was completed on time, but was a no entry on the first attempted inspection. 1 family moved out of the unit before the biennial inspection. 1 family had incorrect dates in this list and was recorded to have met the biennial inspection and passed inspection. 1 family’s inspection was late by 17 days, however, the inspection was completed and passed in that same month, which did not affect the HAP. Voucher Latest HQS Inspection Activity Sum of Amount Section 8 HCV Response 6-01-0105-926 09/28/23 $ 220.00 EOP: 1/31/25 6-01-0212-58183 04/13/23 $ 13,824.00 EOP: 3/31/25 6-03-0198-2327 4/4/2022 (should be 9/19/22) $ 27,648.00 NOTE: Latest HQS Inspection Activity is 9/19/22 and inspection passed on 9/11/24. The 4/4/22 Inspection Date is for Voucher #6-04-0171-47367 (different tenant). 6-05-0005-42278 07/12/22 $ 25,320.00 NO ENTRY: 7/9/24 | PASSED: 8/21/24 6-05-0145-47900 07/18/22 $ 12,794.00 PASSED: 7/9/24 6-05-0241-46089 08/29/23 $ 2,280.00 OUTSEARCHING: 4/1/25 6-07-0028-2139 07/19/22 $ 23,996.00 FAILED: 7/17/24 | PASSED: 8/19/24 6-07-0115-1927 09/11/23 $ 6,278.00 EOP: 2/28/25 6-07-0289-52502 05/06/22 $ 28,316.00 PASSED: 5/6/24 EHV0132 08/23/23 $ 1,076.00 PORT-OUT: 10/31/24 FUP0156 08/21/23 $ 17,607.00 EOP: 5/31/2025 HCV0134 01/05/22 $ (402.65) PORT-OUT: 6/30/22 HCV0521 04/22/22 $ 18,997.00 PASSED: 4/3/24 HCV0561 08/16/23 $ 14,409.00 EOP: 6/30/25 HCV0735 12/09/22 $ 1,227.00 EOP: 11/30/24 HCV0874 04/17/23 $ 4,383.00 EOP: 12/31/24 HCV1038 03/17/22 $ 5,130.00 PASSED: 1/17/24 HCV1083 9/12/2022 (should be 2/15/22) $ 17,987.00 PASSED: 1/17/24 HCV1333 08/17/23 $ 4,686.00 EOP: 12/31/24 HCV1699 10/18/22 $ (90.40) PORT-OUT: 8/10/23 HCV1704 09/12/23 $ 5,596.00 EOP: 1/31/25 HCV1811 08/31/23 $ 9,096.00 EOP: 3/31/25 HCV1873 07/11/23 $ 1,096.00 EOP: 11/30/24 HCV2024 07/06/22 $ 22,875.00 PASSED: 7/23/24 (LATE) HCV2110 07/19/23 $ 8,344.00 PORT-OUT: 4/30/25 HCV2452 08/02/23 $ 6,256.00 EOP: 1/31/25 HCV2457 07/13/23 $ (1,681.00) PORT-OUT: 7/5/24 HCV2466 08/31/23 $ 1,374.00 EOP: 6/30/25 MS0028 04/05/23 $ 1,449.00 EOP: 10/31/24 MS0031 04/14/23 $ 1,026.00 EOP: 4/30/25 NED0213 07/11/23 $ 9,642.00 EOP: 3/31/25 VASH0149 08/03/23 $ 6,272.00 EOP: 7/31/25 Corrective Actions: Due to my explanation above, there are no corrective actions needed for Finding No.: 2025-001. Due to my explanation above, there are no corrective actions needed for Finding No.: 2025-001. Due to my explanation above, there are no corrective actions needed for Finding No.: 2025-001. Responsible Party: Nicole Alejandro, Section 8 Administrator Anticipated Date of Completion: Due to my explanation above, there are no corrective actions needed for Finding No.: 2025-001.

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2025-003
Special Tests & Provisions

For seven (9%) of 80 participants tested, GHURA did not consistently use appropriate comparable units when determining rent reasonableness and accepted higher proposed rents than reasonable comparable units. Specifically, comparable units selected for the analysis were not within the same market area as the proposed unit, which is inconsistent with GHURA’s administrative plan.   Finding No.: 2025-003, continued Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement review controls to ensure that comparable units were selected from appropriate market area and in accordance with established rent reasonableness procedures. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable special test and provisions requirements. The use of noncomparable units from different market areas may result in rent determinations that do not accurately reflect market conditions. The questioned costs associated with noncompliance for reasonable rents is undeterminable because the appropriate market data comparables cannot be reasonably quantified. Questioned Costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: GHURA should incorporate a control step within the rent reasonableness process to ensure key factors, including market area, are verified prior to approval of proposed rents. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-003 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Award No.: GQ901AF0162, GQ901AF0163,GQ901AF0164, GQ901AF0165, GQ901AF0166, GQ901AF0167, GQ901AF0168,GQ901AFR125, GQ901AFR224, GQ901AFR324, GQ901AFR424, GQ901AFRU24, GQ901EF0008, GQ901EF0009, GQ901EF0010, GQ901EF0011, GQ901EH0011, GQ901EH0012, GQ901EH0013, GQ901EH0014, GQ901VO0265, GQ901VO0266, GQ901VO0267, GQ901VO0268, GQ901VO0269, GQ901VO0270,GQ901VO0271,GQ901VO0272, GQ901VO0273 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – Reasonable Rent Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 24 CFR 982.507(a)(1) PHA determination states: The PHA may not approve a lease until the PHA determines that the initial rent to owner is a reasonable rent. 24 CFR 982.507(b)(1)(2) Comparability states: The PHA must determine whether the rent to owner is a reasonable rent in comparison to rent for other comparable unassisted units. To make this determination, the PHA must consider: (1) The location, quality, size, unit type, and age of the contract unit; and (2) Any amenities, housing services, maintenance and utilities to be provided by the owner in accordance with the lease. Condition: For seven (9%) of 80 participants tested, GHURA did not consistently use appropriate comparable units when determining rent reasonableness and accepted higher proposed rents than reasonable comparable units. Specifically, comparable units selected for the analysis were not within the same market area as the proposed unit, which is inconsistent with GHURA’s administrative plan.   Finding No.: 2025-003, continued Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement review controls to ensure that comparable units were selected from appropriate market area and in accordance with established rent reasonableness procedures. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable special test and provisions requirements. The use of noncomparable units from different market areas may result in rent determinations that do not accurately reflect market conditions. The questioned costs associated with noncompliance for reasonable rents is undeterminable because the appropriate market data comparables cannot be reasonably quantified. Questioned Costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: GHURA should incorporate a control step within the rent reasonableness process to ensure key factors, including market area, are verified prior to approval of proposed rents. Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-003 14.871 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Special Tests and Provisions – Reasonable Rent Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management respectfully disagrees with this finding. GHURA’s HCV program remains committed the regulations 24 CFR 982.507 and is fully knowledgeable of the process when determining rent reasonableness with comparable units in the private market and properly document all comparables. Before executing a HAP Contract, a rent reasonableness analysis is conducted for all units. This analysis includes assessing comparable unassisted units taking into account the location, size, type, and age of unit, as well as any amenities (such as septic, sewer, air conditioning, etc.), and utility responsibilities. We have standard operating procedures and methodologies in place to conduct these analyses and certify that comparable rents are reasonable. Any identified errors are likely due to isolated oversights during the data entry process. Explanation of Disagreement: Listed below are the discrepancies with accompanying comments. Out of the seven (7) entries provided, one (1) was identified as a calculation error. TOTAL: 07 entries (table provided to support explanation) 1. 4 Rent Reasonableness entries were completed correctly. 2. 2 Rent Reasonableness entries were system input errors. 3. 1 Rent Reasonableness analysis was an administrative error. Voucher Number Effective Date Auditor Comment Section 8 HCV Response HCV2828 2/1/2025 Per examination of the Rent Reasonableness reports, it was noted the comparables are not within similar area locations. We noted that the unit is located in Yigo (Northern), while the comparable units used in the rent reasonableness determination were located in the Southern area. To properly check the unit comparisons, the rent reasonableness module was updated to reflect the correct location and the three highest scoring comparable units were selected based on the applicable comparison factors. From the revised analysis, the average rent of the comparable unassisted units were $1,924, which is less than the initial calculated average of $2,966.67. SYSTEM INPUT ERROR: Location of the Proposed Unit was inputted as 'Southern' when the Yigo unit is a 'Northern' located unit. As a result, comparables for units located in the southern location were pulled. SOLUTION: All Section 8 assisted units in the system will be assessed to verify location accuracy based off of village and zip code. NED0444 10/1/2024 The Authority did not rely on the comparable contract rents reflected in the Rent Reasonableness Determination Report (average $949.33), but instead recalculated contract rent using gross rent less a utility allowance, resulting in $1,000. This methodology is not directly supported by the market comparables presented in the report. ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR: The amount of $949.33 should have been the contract rent amount. SOLUTION: Review discrepancy with team to ensure errors will not happen in the future. HCV2796 1/1/2025 Per Mark McCormick on the Rent Reasonable Determination Report and Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA), the documents indicate no comparable unassisted units were available in the proposed unit's area; however, a nearby unassisted unit in the RFTA is at Ladera Tower and appears reasonably comparable based on proximity. 12a. Owner’s Certification 1. Ladera Towers - Date rented: 9/1/24 - Rental amount: 2,450 2. Washington Dr - Date rented: 10/21/21 - Rental amount: 1,850 3. Quichocho St Villa - Date rented: 1/21/23 - Rental amount: 1,850 RR DETERMINED CORRECTLY: (1) Rent Determination Documents has a note that the unassisted units are not on premises. (2) The units listed in the RFTA-12A were not located on the premises of the unit to be under HAP contract which is why it was not referenced. (3) The Ladera Towers may or may not be in the unassisted units database; is was not in the database at the time the comparables were made. HCV2876 6/30/2025 The approved contract rent of $1,400 was calculated using the average column in the Rent Reasonableness Determination Report (exception); however, the three comparable unassisted units listed on the RFTA are each $1,200, which is lower than the approved amount. Owners Certification: 138 (#347) and 148 (#363) Chalan totche $1,200 132 Chalan Guihan #402 $1,200 RR DETERMINED CORRECTLY: RFTA lists LITHC properties. LITHC unit rates are not used in comparables. 6-05-0050- 56262 9/1/2025 The owner proposed rent of $2,500 was determined to be rent reasonable based on the average comparable unassisted units of $3,774 and Fair Market value of $2,964. However, it was noted that the unit is located in Chalan Pago (Central), while one of the comparable units used in the rent reasonableness determination was located in the Northern area. To properly check the unit comparisons, the rent reasonableness module was updated to reflect the correct location and the three highest scoring comparable units were selected based on the applicable comparison factors. From the revised analysis, the average rent of the comparable unassisted units were $1,870, which is less than the initial calculated average of $3,774. SYSTEM INPUT ERROR: Location of unassisted unit was labelled as 'Central' when the village and zip code indicates that unit is located in the 'Northern' area. SOLUTION: All Section 8 unassisted units in the system will be assessed to verify location accuracy based off of village and zip code. 6-08-0353- 60378 1/1/2025 Per examination of the rent determination report, we noted the approved rent exceeds the rent reflected in the owner-certified lease for a comparable unit; however, no documentation was provided to support or justify the variance between the approved and contracted rent amounts. RR DETERMINED CORRECTLY: Tenant exercised the rent burden rule for this contract. The $100 amount does not exceed the tenant's 40% of AMI. NED0070 11/1/2024 Rent determination documentation indicates an approved amount of $940; however, the executed lease agreement (dated 10/29/2024) reflects a rent of $942 as requested by the landlord. No supporting documentation was provided to justify the variance between the approved rent and the amount charged. RR DETERMINED CORRECTLY: Approved amount for the contract was $942; which aligns with landlord's request. Corrective Actions: (1) SYSTEM INPUT ERRORS: All Section 8 unassisted and assisted units in the system will be assessed to verify location accuracy based off of village and zip code. (2) ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS: Review discrepancy with team to identify the cause of this issue and ensure similar errors do not happen in the future. Preventive Measures: Closely assess rent determination calculations to ensure accuracy and certified rental amounts are correct. Responsible Party: Nicole Alejandro, Section 8 Administrator Anticipated Date of Completion: Timeline for Resolution: (1) SYSTEM INPUT ERRORS: • 6/18/2026: Request report from MIS to provide list of units with location in the systems. • 6/22/2026: Received report from MIS, consisting of 4,922 units. • 6/22-6/10/2026: Review report, identify deficiencies, and create plan to correct deficiencies. • 6/13/2026: Assign staff to update system with accurate data to address any location deficiencies. • 7/31/2026: Complete assignment. Preventive Measures: Pull quarterly report for assisted and unassisted units in the system and review list of units and ensure location is accurate based off of village and zip code of unit. (2) ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS: Review discrepancy with team to identify the cause of this issue and ensure similar errors do not happen in the future. • 6/17/2026: Review and discuss discrepancy with HCV Inspection Supervisor • 6/18/2026: Conduct Inspection Team Meeting to address discrepancy with HCV Inspection Team to identify the cause of the issue. Review SOP with team to ensure similar errors do not happen in the future • 6/18/2026: Assignment completed.

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2025-004
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Finding No.: 2025-004 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B23ST660001, COVID-19 B20SW660001, B20ST660001 Area: Reporting - CDBG Financial Summary Report Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): Grantees are required to submit an accurate annual performance and evaluation report through the Integrated Disbursement and Information System. Conditions: 1. For two (50%) of four key line items in the PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2024, Grant No. B23ST660001, the reported amounts did not agree to the underlying accounting records. This resulted in differences in reported disbursements, total obligations, and credit activity, and led to understated Public Service (PS) cap calculations and Planning and Administration (PA) obligations exceeding the 20 percent limit. Line Item Reported Amount Auditor Calculation Per GL Details Over (Under) Reported Variance 36 Percent Funds Obligated for PS Activities (2.05%) 9.84% (11.89%) 46 Percent Funds Obligated for PA Activities Line 11.89% 25.06% (13.17%) 2. For one (50%) of two key line items in the PR26 – CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2024, Grant No. B20SW660001, the reported amounts do not agree with underlying accounting records. This resulted in differences between the reported disbursements and actual expenditures for Planning and Administration (PA) activities, resulting for inaccuracy of amounts reported to available cap calculations. Line Item Reported Amount Auditor Calculation Per GL Details Over (Under) Reported Variance 21 Percent of Funds Disbursed for PA Activities (Line 19/Line20) 4.82% 5.20% (0.39%) Finding No.: 2025-004, continued Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance that is primarily caused by the lack of timely reconciliation and end-user adjustments between IDIS and general ledger records. Effect or potential effect: The failure to effectively monitor and reconcile IDIS and general ledger records may result in inaccurate reporting of disbursements, obligations, and overall grant balances. Questioned Costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: 2024-001 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Responsible personnel should implement and enforce formal, periodic reconciliations between IDIS and the general ledger to ensure that reported disbursements, obligations, and available balances agree with underlying accounting records. These procedures should include timely end-user adjustments, supervisory review, and documented verification of totals prior to PR26 submissions. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the findings. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-004 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B23ST660001, COVID-19 B20SW660001, B20ST660001 Area: Reporting - CDBG Financial Summary Report Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): Grantees are required to submit an accurate annual performance and evaluation report through the Integrated Disbursement and Information System. Conditions: 1. For two (50%) of four key line items in the PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2024, Grant No. B23ST660001, the reported amounts did not agree to the underlying accounting records. This resulted in differences in reported disbursements, total obligations, and credit activity, and led to understated Public Service (PS) cap calculations and Planning and Administration (PA) obligations exceeding the 20 percent limit. Line Item Reported Amount Auditor Calculation Per GL Details Over (Under) Reported Variance 36 Percent Funds Obligated for PS Activities (2.05%) 9.84% (11.89%) 46 Percent Funds Obligated for PA Activities Line 11.89% 25.06% (13.17%) 2. For one (50%) of two key line items in the PR26 – CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2024, Grant No. B20SW660001, the reported amounts do not agree with underlying accounting records. This resulted in differences between the reported disbursements and actual expenditures for Planning and Administration (PA) activities, resulting for inaccuracy of amounts reported to available cap calculations. Line Item Reported Amount Auditor Calculation Per GL Details Over (Under) Reported Variance 21 Percent of Funds Disbursed for PA Activities (Line 19/Line20) 4.82% 5.20% (0.39%) Finding No.: 2025-004, continued Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance that is primarily caused by the lack of timely reconciliation and end-user adjustments between IDIS and general ledger records. Effect or potential effect: The failure to effectively monitor and reconcile IDIS and general ledger records may result in inaccurate reporting of disbursements, obligations, and overall grant balances. Questioned Costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: 2024-001 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Responsible personnel should implement and enforce formal, periodic reconciliations between IDIS and the general ledger to ensure that reported disbursements, obligations, and available balances agree with underlying accounting records. These procedures should include timely end-user adjustments, supervisory review, and documented verification of totals prior to PR26 submissions. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the findings. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-004 14.225 CDBG – Endtitlement Grants Cluster B23ST660001, COVID-19 B20SW660001, B20ST660001 Reporting - CDBG Financial Summary Report Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management partially concurs with the finding. Management acknowledges that supporting documentation explaining differences between the PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, PR26 – CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report, and the Authority’s accounting records can be further strengthened. However, management does not concur that the identified differences resulted in noncompliance with CDBG expenditure requirements or applicable Public Service (PS) and Planning and Administration (PA) expenditure limitations. Explanation of Disagreement: Management notes that the PR26 report referenced in the finding is not the final CDBG Financial Summary Report submitted for Program Year 2024. Management requests that the PR26 report submitted in response to audit request #204 be considered for purposes of evaluating the reported CDBG financial activity. Management also notes that the FY2025 expense detail does not represent the full amount of CDBG expenditures reflected in FY2025 draw activity. This is because certain payroll expenditures incurred during FY2024 were drawn during FY2025 and are therefore included in FY2025 cash activity reported through HUD. Management notes that the purpose of the PR26 reports is to summarize CDBG and CDBG-CV financial activity and demonstrate compliance with applicable program expenditure limitations, including the Public Service and Planning and Administration caps. Management has reviewed these calculations and confirmed, in coordination with HUD representatives, that the applicable caps were not exceeded. Management further notes that differences between the PR26 reports and the Authority’s accounting records may occur due to differences in reporting methodologies. The PR26 reports are prepared based on cash activity reported through HUD, while the Authority’s financial records are maintained on an accrual basis. As a result, differences may occur due to timing of draws, prior-period expenditures drawn during the current reporting period, and other applicable reconciling items. Based on the above, management maintains that the identified differences are attributable to reporting basis and timing differences rather than noncompliance with CDBG expenditure requirements. The final CDBG Financial Summary Reports and supporting documentation have been provided for the auditor’s consideration. Corrective Actions: Management will enhance existing PR26 preparation procedures by maintaining supporting documentation identifying significant reconciling items between HUD-reported activity and the Authority’s accounting records. The purpose of this documentation will be to explain differences resulting from reporting methodology, timing of draws, prior-period expenditures drawn during the current reporting period, and other applicable reconciling items. The RPE Accounting Department, will be responsible for maintaining supporting documentation for PR26 reporting and documenting significant reconciling items. Supervisory review will continue to be performed prior to submission of future PR26 reports to ensure reported information is supported and appropriately documented. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: The enhanced documentation procedures will be implemented beginning with the next PR26 reporting cycle.

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2024-001

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2025-005
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

For two (50%) of four subawards tested, aggregating $2,402,176 of $2,769,050, the subawards were not reported in the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) as follows: Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported 2 2 $2,769,050 $2,402,176 Cause: GHURA did not establish or consistently implement internal control policies and procedures relating to timely and accurate reporting of all first-tier subawards in the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements for FFATA reporting. Questioned costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: 2024-001 Finding No.: 2025-005, continued Recommendation: Responsible personnel should establish, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over compliance with applicable FFATA reporting requirements. Specifically, such controls should address identifying, documenting, and timely reporting first-tier subawards to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). GHURA should also implement monitoring controls for review and reconciliation of subawards to the FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-005 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B19ST660001, B20ST660001, B20SW660001, B21ST660001, B22ST660001, B23ST660001, B24ST660001 Area: Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): Per the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), HUD requires PHAs to report each first-tier subaward of $30,000 or more in federal funds to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following the month in which the subaward was issued. Condition: For two (50%) of four subawards tested, aggregating $2,402,176 of $2,769,050, the subawards were not reported in the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) as follows: Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported 2 2 $2,769,050 $2,402,176 Cause: GHURA did not establish or consistently implement internal control policies and procedures relating to timely and accurate reporting of all first-tier subawards in the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements for FFATA reporting. Questioned costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: 2024-001 Finding No.: 2025-005, continued Recommendation: Responsible personnel should establish, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over compliance with applicable FFATA reporting requirements. Specifically, such controls should address identifying, documenting, and timely reporting first-tier subawards to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). GHURA should also implement monitoring controls for review and reconciliation of subawards to the FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-005 14.225 CDBG – Endtitlement Grants Cluster B19ST660001, B20ST660001, B20SW660001, B21ST660001, B22ST660001, B23ST660001, B24ST660001 Reporting - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management partially concurs with the finding. Management acknowledges that documenting FFATA lagged in some instances during the earlier periods reviewed. In some instances, challenges with the reporting system complicated our ability to submit timely reports. This was discussed with the audit team. A review of additional requests by the auditor was not completed in time to be incorporated into this commentary. Explanation of Disagreement: FFATA submissions in FSRS are often complicated by limitations in the reporting system. For example, validation of an awardee’s address was often an impediment to completing the FFATA submission. The result is the inability to complete the reporting process. Responsible staff would make multiple varied attempts to enter verified information that would be rejected. In an effort to comply, responsible staff make attempts to resolve this either through the funder or the reporting system. Corrective Actions: To strengthen FFATA reporting, management will review its established processes of pre-award through award documentation. Management will review assigned responsibilities to ensure confirmation of FFATA submission. The RPE Division is responsible for FFATA reporting into SAM.gov. Specific responsibilities to oversee this process are assigned and necessary accesses assigned. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Immediate. The processes of FFATA reporting are in place for all FFTA submissions. Personnel are assigned to ensure the FFTA process is executed and documented for all funded activities.

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2025-006
Special Tests & Provisions
QUESTIONED COSTS

For one rehabilitation project tested, totaling $133,052, the recipient did not maintain adequate supporting documentation—such as pre-rehabilitation inspection reports or assessment records—to substantiate the procedures performed in identifying conditions of blight or physical decay. As a result, there was insufficient evidence to support the basis for determining the existence of such conditions or to demonstrate the completeness of the rehabilitation needs identified for the project structure, as required under applicable CDBG recordkeeping requirements. Finding No.: 2025-006, continued Cause: GHURA does not have formal oversight controls for project documentation and assigned project personnel, including the absence of formal procedures requiring the preparation and retention of pre-rehabilitation inspection reports or assessment records. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable requirements. Questioned Costs: $133,052 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should implement formal procedures to ensure pre-rehabilitation inspections are performed, documented, and retained to support the identified scope of work. Management should improve supervisory review controls to verify that project files contain adequate documentation demonstrating compliance with CDBG recordkeeping requirements prior to approval and funding. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-006 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B19ST660001, B20ST660001, B21ST660001, B22ST660001, B23ST660001, B24ST660001 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – Rehabilitation Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 24 CFR 570.506(a) states: Each recipient shall establish and maintain sufficient records to enable the Secretary to determine whether the recipient has met the requirements of this part. At a minimum, the following records are needed: (a) Records providing a full description of each activity assisted (or being assisted) with CDBG funds, including its location (if the activity has a geographical locus), the amount of CDBG funds budgeted, obligated and expended for the activity, and the provision in subpart C under which it is eligible. 24 CFR 570.506(b)(10) states: For each activity determined to aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight based on the elimination of specific conditions of blight or physical decay not located in a slum or blighted area: (i) A description of the specific condition of blight or physical decay treated; and (ii) For rehabilitation carried out under this category, a description of the specific conditions detrimental to public health and safety which were identified and the details and scope of the CDBG assisted rehabilitation by structure. Condition: For one rehabilitation project tested, totaling $133,052, the recipient did not maintain adequate supporting documentation—such as pre-rehabilitation inspection reports or assessment records—to substantiate the procedures performed in identifying conditions of blight or physical decay. As a result, there was insufficient evidence to support the basis for determining the existence of such conditions or to demonstrate the completeness of the rehabilitation needs identified for the project structure, as required under applicable CDBG recordkeeping requirements. Finding No.: 2025-006, continued Cause: GHURA does not have formal oversight controls for project documentation and assigned project personnel, including the absence of formal procedures requiring the preparation and retention of pre-rehabilitation inspection reports or assessment records. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable requirements. Questioned Costs: $133,052 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should implement formal procedures to ensure pre-rehabilitation inspections are performed, documented, and retained to support the identified scope of work. Management should improve supervisory review controls to verify that project files contain adequate documentation demonstrating compliance with CDBG recordkeeping requirements prior to approval and funding. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-006 14.225 CDBG – Endtitlement Grants Cluster B19ST660001, B20ST660001, B21ST660001, B22ST660001, B23ST660001, B24ST660001 Special Tests and Provisions - Rehabilitation Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management partially concurs with the finding. Management acknowledges that documentation can be strengthened. However, management does not concur that controls for project documentation and assigned personnel are absent. Explanation of Disagreement: Pre-rehabilitation inspections are conducted by GHURA engineering personnel for all proposed acquisitions. The assessment process requires multiple visits while personnel build the details to develop the scope of the necessary rehab work. These assessments lead to the work writeups to address identified deficiencies (safety, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lead, radon, etcetera). Senior engineering personnel oversee this process from initial assessment to final writeup. Corrective Actions: Management will reassess current procedures and documentation of pre-rehab condition. This will include inclusion of a periodic review of these procedures. The purpose of this assessment is to augment compliance with rehab requirements and coordination between key divisions responsible for activity completion. The A&E Division will remain responsible for the rehabilitation of CDBG-funded activities and to maintain appropriate documentation. The RPE Division will remain responsible for coordinating and ensuring compliance with CDBG requirements for the rehabilitation of funded activities and to maintain appropriate documentation. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: The enhanced documentation procedures will be implemented by or before the beginning of the next program year cycle.

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2025-007
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

For one (25% amounting to $112,500) of four mortgagees tested (amounting to $700,750) of $2,230,031 in total HOME subsidies, a deficiency was noted as follows: Item # Application No. HOME Subsidy Amount Questioned Cost 1 RAHM-U-0035 $112,500 $112,500 For item # 1, the participant was ineligible to participate as the participant’s housing expenses, including PITI, exceeded thirty-three percent (33%) of total income. Cause: There was lapse in adherence to established underwriting procedures, resulting in the approval of a participant whose PITI exceeded the allowable threshold. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with the applicable requirement. Questioned costs: $112,500 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Finding No.: 2025-007, continued Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable maximum per-unit subsidy requirements. Specifically, supervisory personnel should be required to perform effective reviews of applicant files prior to approving HOME assistance to ensure that procedures are followed and calculations are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.

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Finding No.: 2025-007 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Federal Award No.: M17ST660202 Area: Eligibility Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): GHURA’s Renewal Affordable Homes Program Policy, Chapter 3, Part B states: Housing expenses to include principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI) cannot exceed thirty-three percent (33%) to qualify for a loan. Condition: For one (25% amounting to $112,500) of four mortgagees tested (amounting to $700,750) of $2,230,031 in total HOME subsidies, a deficiency was noted as follows: Item # Application No. HOME Subsidy Amount Questioned Cost 1 RAHM-U-0035 $112,500 $112,500 For item # 1, the participant was ineligible to participate as the participant’s housing expenses, including PITI, exceeded thirty-three percent (33%) of total income. Cause: There was lapse in adherence to established underwriting procedures, resulting in the approval of a participant whose PITI exceeded the allowable threshold. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with the applicable requirement. Questioned costs: $112,500 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Finding No.: 2025-007, continued Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable maximum per-unit subsidy requirements. Specifically, supervisory personnel should be required to perform effective reviews of applicant files prior to approving HOME assistance to ensure that procedures are followed and calculations are accurate. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-007 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Eligibility Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: #1 Management concurs and acknowledges that approving the matter without a more thorough evaluation was an oversight. #2 Management disagrees. HOME maximum subsidy per 3-bedroom unit is $338,419.00. Total HOME investment is $112,500.00. Corrective Actions: Corrective actions include strengthening internal controls and oversight. Management will implement a more comprehensive review process moving forward. This process will include additional supervisory review, verification of supporting documentation, confirmation of regulatory and policy compliance, and consultation with appropriate program and legal staff, when necessary, before approvals are granted. Management will also establish review checklists and documentation standards to ensure that all relevant factors are consistently evaluated and adequately documented. Moving forward, the Community Development Division will undergo a more rigorous evaluation process standardized review checklists and documentation requirements will be implemented to promote consistency, accountability, and proper recordkeeping. Management will monitor compliance with these enhanced procedures to reduce the risk of future deficiencies, oversights and ensure approvals are supported by adequate due diligence. Responsible Party: Jo Lyn Terlaje, Community Development Manager Anticipated Date of Completion: Final approval checklists will be implemented by August 1, 2026.

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2025-008
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

For all four (100%) new mortgages, aggregating $700,750 of $2,230,031 in total HOME subsidies, the HOME program did not perform final on-site inspections to confirm the housing meets appropriate property standards. Cause: The HOME program does not have formalized monitoring procedures, including detailed review checklists, to ensure that all required documentation is completed and adequately reviewed prior to the approval and disbursement of HOME subsidies. Finding No.: 2025-008, continued Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special test and provisions requirements. Questioned Costs: $700,750 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The HOME program should establish and implement a detailed standardized checklists with reviewer controls, to ensure that all required documentation—particularly evidence of final onsite inspections, is completed and reviewed prior to the approval and disbursement of HOME funds. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: The condition relates to the support available for review for audit submission. We examined all new mortgagee files submitted on April 10, 2026. Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-008 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Federal Award No.: M17ST660202, M18ST660202 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – Housing Quality Standards Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 24 CFR 92.251states: (a) New construction projects — (2) Construction progress and final inspections. The participating jurisdiction must conduct on-site progress and final inspections of construction to ensure that work is done in accordance with the applicable codes, the construction contract, and construction documents. Before completing the project in the disbursement and information system established by HUD, the participating jurisdiction must perform an on-site inspection of the project to determine that all contracted work has been completed and that the project complies with the property standards and requirements in this paragraph (a). All inspections performed by the participating jurisdiction must be conducted in accordance with the participating jurisdiction's inspection procedures. Condition: For all four (100%) new mortgages, aggregating $700,750 of $2,230,031 in total HOME subsidies, the HOME program did not perform final on-site inspections to confirm the housing meets appropriate property standards. Cause: The HOME program does not have formalized monitoring procedures, including detailed review checklists, to ensure that all required documentation is completed and adequately reviewed prior to the approval and disbursement of HOME subsidies. Finding No.: 2025-008, continued Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special test and provisions requirements. Questioned Costs: $700,750 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: The HOME program should establish and implement a detailed standardized checklists with reviewer controls, to ensure that all required documentation—particularly evidence of final onsite inspections, is completed and reviewed prior to the approval and disbursement of HOME funds. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: The condition relates to the support available for review for audit submission. We examined all new mortgagee files submitted on April 10, 2026. Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-008 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Special Tests and Provisions – Houisng Quality Standards Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: #1 Management concurs with the finding and acknowledges the deficiency identified. Corrective action has been initiated. #2 Disagree, the inspection report was only requested for one of the units, submitted on March 12, 2026. Supporting documentation is available for review for the other units upon request. Explanation of Disagreement: For Item #2, GHURA completed onsite inspections for the two acquisition units reviewed. As these units required no rehabilitation, only one inspection was necessary. The remaining two units are new construction projects currently under development. GHURA has conducted ongoing progress inspections and maintained inspection reports prepared by a third-party inspector throughout the construction process. Units are scheduled to be completed 2nd quarter FY2027 at which time the final inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance with program requirements. Corrective Actions: Item #1 - Guam initiated HOME rental monitoring and technical assistance for the three rental developments currently within their compliance periods. Consistent with the schedule provided to HUD by GHURA, RPE conducted entrance meetings with the Subrecipient organization’s deputy director and key staff on June 17, 2026. The Subrecipient was notified of physical inspections scheduled for June 22, 23, and 25, 2026, to be conducted by GHURA AE. One complex, containing more than ten (10) HOME-assisted units, will also undergo financial viability monitoring. File reviews, interviews, and document collection are currently underway. Item #1 – RP&E has initiated this action and will continue as required moving forward. Responsible Party: Jo Lyn Terlaje, Community Development Manager Anticipated Date of Completion: Item #1 - The monitoring process will conclude within 30 days of the entrance meeting, on July 17, 2026, at which time a letter outlining the monitoring results will be issued.

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2025-009
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

The HOME Program did not have an approved policy effective in FY2025. Cause: The condition was primarily due to delays in the formal review, update, and approval of the HOME Program policies to align with applicable federal requirements under 24 CFR 92.254(g). Finding No.: 2025-009, continued Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special test and provisions requirements. Questioned Costs: $0. No questioned cost is presented as this non-compliance pertains to a lack of policy. Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: GHURA should implement a written policy in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR 92.254(g). Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-009 Identification of the federal program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Federal Award No.: M17ST660202, M18ST660202 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – Underwriting Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 24 CFR 92.254(g) states: Homebuyer program policies. The participating jurisdiction must have and follow written policies for: (1) Underwriting standards for homeownership assistance to determine the amount of assistance necessary to achieve sustainable homeownership. These standards must evaluate the projected overall debt of the family after the purchase of the housing, the maximum amount that a participating jurisdiction may provide a family, the appropriateness of the amount of assistance, assets available to a family to acquire the housing, and financial resources to sustain homeownership. A participating jurisdiction may not provide a single, fixed amount of assistance to each homebuyer that participates in the participating jurisdiction's homebuyer program; (2) Responsible lending, and (3) Refinancing loans to which HOME loans are subordinated to require that the terms of the new loan are reasonable. Condition: The HOME Program did not have an approved policy effective in FY2025. Cause: The condition was primarily due to delays in the formal review, update, and approval of the HOME Program policies to align with applicable federal requirements under 24 CFR 92.254(g). Finding No.: 2025-009, continued Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special test and provisions requirements. Questioned Costs: $0. No questioned cost is presented as this non-compliance pertains to a lack of policy. Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: GHURA should implement a written policy in compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR 92.254(g). Views of Responsible Officials: Management disagrees with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-009 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Special Tests and Provisions – Underwriting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management respectfully disagrees with the finding of no approved policy effective FY2025. An approved policy addressing this requirement is in place and was submitted as requested on March 9, 2026. Explanation of Disagreement: The HOME Program has an approved and effective policy that documents underwriting standards used to determine the appropriate amount of homeownership assistance based on a household’s debt, assets, and overall financial resources. Corrective Actions: GHURA Community Development Division continues to working closely with HUD to ensure program compliance and alignment with federal requirements, and is currently in the process of updating and amending its policies to reflect current market conditions and strengthen long-term program sustainability. Responsible Party: Jo Lyn Terlaje, Community Development Manager Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available

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2025-010
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

Of the three contractual labor transactions tested, all (100%), totaling $301,011, did not include the required contract clause addressing compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, including all applicable rulings and interpretations under 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5. Additionally, for these same contracts, the entity did not enforce the requirement for contractors or subcontractors to submit certified payrolls on a weekly basis for each week in which Davis-Bacon or Related Acts-covered work was performed. Item # Purchase Order Expenditures Questioned Costs 1 241616 $ 99,611 $ 99,611 2 250207 55,400 55,400 3 250994 146,000 146,000 $301,011 $301,011 Cause: Management lacks a formalized process or checklist to ensure that (1) all federally required contract clauses, including those related to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts compliance under 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5, are consistently incorporated into applicable contracts, and (2) contractors and subcontractors are monitored for compliance with certified payroll submission requirements on a weekly basis for all covered work performed. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance for entering into contractual labor without the effect of Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act clauses and obtaining required certified payroll submissions. Questioned costs: $301,011 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should strengthen review and oversight procedures within the A/E Division to ensure all required Federal contract clauses are consistently included in procurements, regardless of dollar threshold, prior to contract execution. This process should include a documented review of the scope of services to identify work of a labor nature and ensure inclusion of applicable Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) provisions where required. Finding No.: 2025-010, continued Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: The finding remains as the condition relates to the support available for review for audit submission that is a draft copy with pending sections without sufficient evidence of effective approval. Management provided response for additional information on June 28, 2026. As we did not have sufficient time to corroborate and examine said additional documentation, our finding remains as there was insufficient evidence to determine compliance at the time of the audit.

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Finding No.: 2025-010 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Federal Award No.: M18ST660202, M21ST660202, M22ST660202, M23ST660202 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Determination Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 29 CFR 5.5 states: (a) Required contract clauses. The Agency head will cause or require the contracting officer to require the contracting officer to insert in full, or (for contracts covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1)) by reference, in any contract in excess of $2,000 which is entered into for the actual construction, alteration and/or repair, including painting and decorating, of a public building or public work, or building or work financed in whole or in part from Federal funds or in accordance with guarantees of a Federal agency or financed from funds obtained by pledge of any contract of a Federal agency to make a loan, grant or annual contribution (except where a different meaning is expressly indicated), and which is subject to the labor standards provisions of any of the laws referenced by § 5.1, the following clauses (or any modifications thereof to meet the particular needs of the agency, Provided, That such modifications are first approved by the Department of Labor). 29 CFR 5.5(a)(3)(ii) states: (ii) Certified payroll requirements — (A) Frequency and method of submission. The contractor or subcontractor must submit weekly, for each week in which any DBA- or Related Acts-covered work is performed, certified payrolls to the [write in name of appropriate Federal agency] if the agency is a party to the contract, but if the agency is not such a party, the contractor will submit the certified payrolls to the applicant, sponsor, owner, or other entity, as the case may be, that maintains such records, for transmission to the [write in name of agency]. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of all certified payrolls by all subcontractors. A contracting agency or prime contractor may permit or require contractors to submit certified payrolls through an electronic system, as long as the electronic system requires a legally valid electronic signature; the system allows the contractor, the contracting agency, and the Department of Labor to access the certified payrolls upon request for at least 3 years after the work on the prime contract has been completed; and the contracting agency or prime contractor permits other methods of submission in situations where the contractor is unable or limited in its ability to use or access the electronic system. Finding No.: 2025-010, continued Condition: Of the three contractual labor transactions tested, all (100%), totaling $301,011, did not include the required contract clause addressing compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, including all applicable rulings and interpretations under 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5. Additionally, for these same contracts, the entity did not enforce the requirement for contractors or subcontractors to submit certified payrolls on a weekly basis for each week in which Davis-Bacon or Related Acts-covered work was performed. Item # Purchase Order Expenditures Questioned Costs 1 241616 $ 99,611 $ 99,611 2 250207 55,400 55,400 3 250994 146,000 146,000 $301,011 $301,011 Cause: Management lacks a formalized process or checklist to ensure that (1) all federally required contract clauses, including those related to Davis-Bacon and Related Acts compliance under 29 CFR Parts 1, 3, and 5, are consistently incorporated into applicable contracts, and (2) contractors and subcontractors are monitored for compliance with certified payroll submission requirements on a weekly basis for all covered work performed. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance for entering into contractual labor without the effect of Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act clauses and obtaining required certified payroll submissions. Questioned costs: $301,011 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should strengthen review and oversight procedures within the A/E Division to ensure all required Federal contract clauses are consistently included in procurements, regardless of dollar threshold, prior to contract execution. This process should include a documented review of the scope of services to identify work of a labor nature and ensure inclusion of applicable Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) provisions where required. Finding No.: 2025-010, continued Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: The finding remains as the condition relates to the support available for review for audit submission that is a draft copy with pending sections without sufficient evidence of effective approval. Management provided response for additional information on June 28, 2026. As we did not have sufficient time to corroborate and examine said additional documentation, our finding remains as there was insufficient evidence to determine compliance at the time of the audit.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-010 14.239 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Special Tests and Provisions – Wage Rate Determination Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: 1. Purchase Order #241616 – Management concurs with the finding and acknowledges the need to strengthen internal controls. 2. Purchase Order #250207 – Management respectfully disagrees with this finding. 3. Purchase Order #250994 – Management respectfully disagrees with this finding. Corrective Actions: Purchase Order # 241616 Management continues to implement improved processes to ensure more consistent compliance monitoring and documentation. This file will be reviewed and corrected as necessary. Management will maintain ongoing monitoring to ensure continuous improvement and sustained compliance. Periodic internal reviews and oversight checkpoints will be conducted throughout the project lifecycle to identify issues early, reinforce accountability, and support timely corrective action where needed. Responsible Party: Jo Lyn Terlaje, Community Development Manager Anticipated Date of Completion: Management confirms that strengthened internal controls have been implemented to improve oversight, tracking, and compliance monitoring across program activities. These controls include enhanced documentation procedures, defined review and approval processes, and improved coordination among responsible divisions.

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2025-011
Period of Performance
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

Finding No.: 2025-011 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.267 Continuum of Care Program Federal Award No.: GU044L9C002300, GU00377L9C002302, GU0044L9C02300, GU0026L9C002305, GU0011L9C002314 Area: Period of Performance Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): A recipient may charge only allowable costs incurred during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance. Conditions: 1. Out of eight expenditures tested totaling $15,536 from a population of $48,657 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), four items (50%) were charged to the federal award prior to the start of the approved period of performance. Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP Start Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0044L9C002300 11/16/24 11/22/24 12/01/24 $1,961 $1,961 GU0044L9C002300 11/02/24 11/08/24 12/01/24 1,697 1,697 GU0044L9C002300 11/02/24 11/08/24 12/01/24 4,072 4,072 GU0044L9C002300 10/19/24 10/25/24 12/01/24 3,455 3,455 $11,185 $11,185 2. Out of 40 manual adjustment transactions tested totaling $56,036 from a population of $218,515 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), three items (8%) were manually transferred and charged to the federal award prior to the start of the approved period of performance. Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP Start Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0037L9C002302 10/19/24 10/25/24 01/01/25 $ 54 $ 54 GU0044L9C002300 11/16/24 11/22/24 12/01/24 824 824 GU0044L9C002300 10/05/24 10/11/24 12/01/24 2,917 2,917 $3,795 $3,795 Finding No.: 2025-011, continued Conditions, continued: 3. Out of 40 manual adjustment transactions tested totaling $56,036 from a population of $218,515 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), one item (3%) was manually transferred and charged to a federal award after the approved period of performance ended: Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP End Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0011L9C002314 10/16/24 08/01/25 09/30/23 $ 837 $ 837 $ 837 $ 837 4. Out of 38 transactions tested totaling $294,156 from a population of $493,625 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), one item (3%) was charged to the federal award after the approved period of performance. Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP End Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0026L9C002305 06/14/25 06/20/25 12/31/24 $ 43 $ 43 $ 43 $ 43 Cause: The GHURA Community Planning Division did not implement adequate monitoring controls to ensure compliance with period of performance requirements. GHURA’s internal control policies and procedures are not sufficiently designed to ensure the timely reclassification and liquidation of obligations within the budget period. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable period of performance requirements. Questioned costs: $15,860 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Finding No.: 2025-011, continued Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls to ensure compliance with period of performance requirements. The GHURA Community Planning Division should implement formal controls, including standardized timelines and a tracking system for payroll reclassifications and expenditure processing, to prevent the accumulation of unprocessed reimbursements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: The finding is sustained as the condition existed during the audit period and was only corrected after management identified the issue completed the corrective reclassification in the subsequent fiscal year.

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Finding No.: 2025-011 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.267 Continuum of Care Program Federal Award No.: GU044L9C002300, GU00377L9C002302, GU0044L9C02300, GU0026L9C002305, GU0011L9C002314 Area: Period of Performance Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): A recipient may charge only allowable costs incurred during the approved budget period of a federal award’s period of performance. Conditions: 1. Out of eight expenditures tested totaling $15,536 from a population of $48,657 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), four items (50%) were charged to the federal award prior to the start of the approved period of performance. Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP Start Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0044L9C002300 11/16/24 11/22/24 12/01/24 $1,961 $1,961 GU0044L9C002300 11/02/24 11/08/24 12/01/24 1,697 1,697 GU0044L9C002300 11/02/24 11/08/24 12/01/24 4,072 4,072 GU0044L9C002300 10/19/24 10/25/24 12/01/24 3,455 3,455 $11,185 $11,185 2. Out of 40 manual adjustment transactions tested totaling $56,036 from a population of $218,515 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), three items (8%) were manually transferred and charged to the federal award prior to the start of the approved period of performance. Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP Start Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0037L9C002302 10/19/24 10/25/24 01/01/25 $ 54 $ 54 GU0044L9C002300 11/16/24 11/22/24 12/01/24 824 824 GU0044L9C002300 10/05/24 10/11/24 12/01/24 2,917 2,917 $3,795 $3,795 Finding No.: 2025-011, continued Conditions, continued: 3. Out of 40 manual adjustment transactions tested totaling $56,036 from a population of $218,515 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), one item (3%) was manually transferred and charged to a federal award after the approved period of performance ended: Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP End Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0011L9C002314 10/16/24 08/01/25 09/30/23 $ 837 $ 837 $ 837 $ 837 4. Out of 38 transactions tested totaling $294,156 from a population of $493,625 (out of total expenditures of $1,053,179), one item (3%) was charged to the federal award after the approved period of performance. Federal Award No. Payroll Pay period Ended Pay Check date POP End Date Expenditures Questioned Costs GU0026L9C002305 06/14/25 06/20/25 12/31/24 $ 43 $ 43 $ 43 $ 43 Cause: The GHURA Community Planning Division did not implement adequate monitoring controls to ensure compliance with period of performance requirements. GHURA’s internal control policies and procedures are not sufficiently designed to ensure the timely reclassification and liquidation of obligations within the budget period. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable period of performance requirements. Questioned costs: $15,860 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Finding No.: 2025-011, continued Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls to ensure compliance with period of performance requirements. The GHURA Community Planning Division should implement formal controls, including standardized timelines and a tracking system for payroll reclassifications and expenditure processing, to prevent the accumulation of unprocessed reimbursements. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: The finding is sustained as the condition existed during the audit period and was only corrected after management identified the issue completed the corrective reclassification in the subsequent fiscal year.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-011 14.267 Continuum of Care Period of Performance Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Condition 1, 2, & 4 Management concurs with the finding. The questioned cost relates to a payroll charge that was initially assigned to a subsequent CoC Planning Grant during the payroll reimbursement process because funding was available under that grant after the prior funding source had been exhausted. During the drawdown review, management identified that the pay period occurred prior to the start of the grant’s period of performance and therefore was not eligible to be charged to that federal award. Upon identification of the issue, the payroll cost was excluded from the reimbursement request and was not included in a federal drawdown. The appropriate corrective action was to reclassify the expense from the CoC Planning Grant to a local funding source. However, at the time the issue was identified, the accounting staff responsible for overseeing payroll reimbursements and related accounting adjustments were in the process of transitioning responsibilities. As a result, while the ineligible cost was not reimbursed with federal funds, the required accounting reclassification was not completed until the subsequent fiscal year. Corrective Actions: Management has strengthened and formalized its payroll reimbursement review procedures to ensure that grant period-of-performance requirements are verified prior to classification of payroll expenses. Management has also established procedures for documenting and tracking identified exceptions to ensure that required accounting adjustments are completed timely and reviewed by supervisory personnel. The RPE Accounting Department will be responsible for ensuring payroll reimbursement classifications are reviewed for compliance with applicable grant period-of-performance requirements. Accounting personnel responsible for payroll reimbursements and related accounting adjustments will maintain documentation of identified exceptions and ensure required adjustments are completed and reviewed by supervisory personnel. Condition 3 Management does not concur with the finding.   Explanation of Disagreement: The Manual Journal Voucher (MJV) referenced by the auditor reflects a reclassification of payroll costs between federal grants. While the payroll expenditure relates to a pay period ending June 14, 2025, the expenditure was not ultimately charged to the grant with a period of performance ending December 31, 2024. The purpose of the MJV was to remove the payroll expenditure from the original grant and reclassify it to the appropriate federal grant. The corresponding entry within the same journal voucher charged the expenditure to a grant whose period of performance encompassed the payroll pay period. As a result, the payroll expenditure was not charged to a federal award outside of its period of performance. Management believes the exception resulted from reviewing only one side of the reclassification entry rather than the complete transaction. The supporting MJV demonstrates that the expenditure was removed from the grant with the expired period of performance and reassigned to the appropriate federal award. Accordingly, management respectfully requests reconsideration of this exception. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Condition 1, 2, & 4 The enhanced payroll reimbursement review procedures and exception tracking procedures have been implemented.

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2025-012
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

Of seven items tested, totaling $288,950 out of $1,053,179 in expenditures subject to suspension and debarment testing, five subawards (71%) lacked evidence of the required verification, as follows: Item # Federal Award No. Vendor No. Expenditures Questioned Costs 1 GU0018L9C002209 LL00000078 $ 40,015 $ 40,015 2 GU0026L9C002305 LL00000078 43,917 43,917 3 GU0028L9C002204 VN000HAPP 118,418 118,418 4 GU0037L9C002201 VN00092963 59,368 59,368 5 GU0031L9C002203 VN00200326 27,232 27,232 $288,950 $288,950 Finding No.: 2025-012, continued Cause: Management has not established formal procedures or documented guidelines requiring verification of vendor suspension/debarment status as part of the awarding process. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable suspension and debarment requirements. Questioned costs: $288,950 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Responsible management should establish and consistently enforce formal procedures requiring the retention of all subaward-related documentation, including documented verification of entity eligibility (e.g., SAM.gov checks) and applicable certifications, within the subrecipient file. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.

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Finding No.: 2025-012 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.267 Continuum of Care Program Federal Award No.: GU0018L9C002209, GU0026L9C002305, GU0028L9C002204, GU0037L9C002201, GU0031L9C002203 Area: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 2 CFR 200.214 states: Recipients and subrecipients are subject to the nonprocurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, as well as 2 CFR part 180. The regulations in 2 CFR part 180 restrict making Federal awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in Federal awards. 2 CFR 200.318(h) states: (h) Responsible contractors. The recipient or subrecipient must award contracts only to responsible contractors that possess the ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of a proposed contract. The recipient or subrecipient must consider contractor integrity, public policy compliance, proper classification of employees (see the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. 201, chapter 8), past performance record, and financial and technical resources when conducting a procurement transaction. Condition: Of seven items tested, totaling $288,950 out of $1,053,179 in expenditures subject to suspension and debarment testing, five subawards (71%) lacked evidence of the required verification, as follows: Item # Federal Award No. Vendor No. Expenditures Questioned Costs 1 GU0018L9C002209 LL00000078 $ 40,015 $ 40,015 2 GU0026L9C002305 LL00000078 43,917 43,917 3 GU0028L9C002204 VN000HAPP 118,418 118,418 4 GU0037L9C002201 VN00092963 59,368 59,368 5 GU0031L9C002203 VN00200326 27,232 27,232 $288,950 $288,950 Finding No.: 2025-012, continued Cause: Management has not established formal procedures or documented guidelines requiring verification of vendor suspension/debarment status as part of the awarding process. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable suspension and debarment requirements. Questioned costs: $288,950 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Responsible management should establish and consistently enforce formal procedures requiring the retention of all subaward-related documentation, including documented verification of entity eligibility (e.g., SAM.gov checks) and applicable certifications, within the subrecipient file. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-012 14.267 Continuum of Care GU0018L9C002209, GU0026L9C002305, GU0028L9C002204, GU0037L9C002201, GU0031L9C002203 Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management concurs with the finding. Management would like to clarify that verification of suspension and debarment status was performed through SAM.gov prior to the execution of subrecipient agreements. Historically, the process involved reviewing the entity’s suspension and debarment status directly through SAM.gov, and maintaining an electronic copy of the verification was not established as a standard documentation practice because the information was available for verification through SAM.gov. As changes have occurred to the availability and accessibility of historical SAM.gov records, management recognizes the importance of maintaining independent documentation of the verification performed. While the required verification was conducted, documentation evidencing the verification results was not consistently retained within the applicable procurement or subrecipient files. As a result, management was unable to provide sufficient supporting documentation during the audit to demonstrate completion of the required verification. Corrective Actions: Management will require retention of supporting documentation from SAM.gov verification, including the date of review and evidence of the verification results, within the applicable procurement or subrecipient file. The responsible program personnel will ensure that suspension and debarment verification is completed and documented prior to execution of applicable subrecipient agreements. The applicable procurement and subrecipient files will include SAM.gov verification documentation to support compliance with federal suspension and debarment requirements. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: The updated procedures and documentation requirements have been implemented.

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2025-013
Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

Of five grant awards tested, aggregating $569,741 of $ 1,053,179 of expenditures subjected to matching and level of effort tests, three subawards (60%) did not evidence matching of awards from allowable sources as follows: Item No. Grant Award Award Amount FY25 Grant Expenditures Grant Match Requirement Match Amounts Amounts Excess (Short) Questioned Costs 1 GU0011L9C002112 $576,510 $1,762 $144,128 $89,109 $(55,019) $1,762 2 GU0011L9C002213 576,510 6,359 144,128 - (144,128) 6,359 3 GU0037L9C002302 211,987 91,364 22,841 - (22,841) 91,364 Total Questioned Costs $99,485 Cause: Management has not fully implemented formalized policies and procedures to ensure centralized tracking, periodic reconciliation, and supervisory review of matching contributions in accordance with established control expectations. Responsibilities for monitoring matching activity are decentralized with each planner. A periodic management review of cumulative matching, supporting documentation, and source allowability is not consistently performed. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable matching and level of effort requirements. Questioned costs: $99,485 Finding No.: 2025-013, continued Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should establish and implement formal policies and procedures to ensure centralized tracking, timely submission, and periodic reconciliation of matching contributions. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.

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Finding No.: 2025-013 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.267 Continuum of Care Program Federal Award No.: GU0011L9C002112, GU0011L9C002213, GU0031L9C002203, GU0037L9C002302 Area: Matching, Level of Effort, and Earmarking Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): The recipient or subrecipient must match all grant funds, except for leasing funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources. For CoC geographic areas in which there is more than one grant agreement, the 25 percent match must be provided on a grant-by-grant basis. Condition: Of five grant awards tested, aggregating $569,741 of $ 1,053,179 of expenditures subjected to matching and level of effort tests, three subawards (60%) did not evidence matching of awards from allowable sources as follows: Item No. Grant Award Award Amount FY25 Grant Expenditures Grant Match Requirement Match Amounts Amounts Excess (Short) Questioned Costs 1 GU0011L9C002112 $576,510 $1,762 $144,128 $89,109 $(55,019) $1,762 2 GU0011L9C002213 576,510 6,359 144,128 - (144,128) 6,359 3 GU0037L9C002302 211,987 91,364 22,841 - (22,841) 91,364 Total Questioned Costs $99,485 Cause: Management has not fully implemented formalized policies and procedures to ensure centralized tracking, periodic reconciliation, and supervisory review of matching contributions in accordance with established control expectations. Responsibilities for monitoring matching activity are decentralized with each planner. A periodic management review of cumulative matching, supporting documentation, and source allowability is not consistently performed. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable matching and level of effort requirements. Questioned costs: $99,485 Finding No.: 2025-013, continued Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should establish and implement formal policies and procedures to ensure centralized tracking, timely submission, and periodic reconciliation of matching contributions. Views of Responsible Officials: Management concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-013 14.267 Continuum of Care GU0011L9C002112, GU0011L9C002213, GU0011L9C002314, GU0037L9C002302, GU0031L9C002203 Matching, Level of Effort, and Earmarking Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Management’s Position: Management concurs with the finding. Management has not fully implemented formalized policies and procedures to ensure centralized tracking, periodic reconciliation, and supervisory review of matching contributions in accordance with established control expectations. Responsibilities for monitoring matching activity are decentralized with each planner, and periodic management review of cumulative matching, supporting documentation, and source allowability is not consistently performed. As a result, matching balances may remain interim and not fully supported, increasing the risk of noncompliance with applicable matching, level of effort, and earmarking requirements at each time of reimbursement and not final until grant closeout. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available

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2025-014
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

For thirteen (33%) of forty participants tested, deficiencies were noted, as follows: Item No. Unit Certification Effective Date Criminal History/Sex Offender Registry Search Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Report Date Other Required PHA Forms Variance (HUD-50058 - Tenant Register) Utility Allowance Variance (HUD-50058 - Register) 1 ALC 05/01/25 Not in file - - - - 2 LTJ 02/01/25 Not in file - - - - 3 EM 09/01/25 10/18/25 - - - - 4 GMM 05/22/25 - 03/19/26 - - - 5 MJA 10/16/24 - 05/30/25 - - - 6 POD 08/27/25 - Not In File - - - 7 SS 08/01/25 - - D-214 Form - - 8 SB 11/01/24 - 09/03/24 D-214 Form - - 9 KL 04/01/25 - 12/10/24 - - - 10 YR 06/01/24 - 05/04/24 - - - 11 SJL 07/01/25 - 04/04/25 - 36 - 12 GJA 07/01/25 - 03/11/25 - (151) 151 13 RJ 04/01/25 Not signed Not signed Self-certification of Assets 49 (210) Finding No.: 2025-014, continued Condition, continued: For item #s 1 and 2, no documentation was on file (e.g. sexual registry clearance form) to support if the PHA verified for lifetime sex offender registration requirements. For item # 3, eligibility determinations were not adequately supported, as the required sex offender checks was not conducted at annual reexamination. For item # 13, the sexual registry clearance form was not certified by the PHA, resulting in insufficient support for eligibility determination. For item #s 4 and 5, the newly admitted participants’ Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) report used to support income eligibility was not processed within 120 days after move in. For item # 6, no documentation was on file to support that the PHA processed the participant’s EIV report. For item # 13, the participant’s EIV report was not certified by the PHA, resulting in insufficient support for income eligibility determination. For item #s 7 and 13, documentation indicating verification of assets (e.g. self-certification forms, tenant declaration, and third-party bank statements) were not on file to support eligibility determination. For item #s 8 and 9, no documentation (e.g. declaration of eligible immigration status form) was on file to support whether non-citizen household members are eligible to receive housing assistance. For item #s 10 through 13, discrepancies which affect eligibility determination and assistance amounts were identified. For item # 10, the tenant rent amount that was agreed to and documented in the lease agreement was lower than the amount calculated by the PHA before annual recertification. For item #s 11 through 13, independently calculated tenant rent and utility allowance amounts differed from the amounts recorded in the PHA’s system and received by participants. Finding No.: 2025-014, continued Condition, continued: For item # 13, the participant’s verified income was understated by the PHA when determining eligibility and calculating housing assistance amounts. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls to ensure compliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Questioned costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Specifically, procedures should be enforced requiring staff to obtain and properly document all required verification documentation prior to the recertification of benefits. In addition, supervisory personnel should perform periodic reviews to verify that these procedures are consistently followed and that all required verification activities have been completed and properly documented. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-014 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund Federal Award No.: GQ00100000125D, GQ00100000225D, GQ00100000325D, GQ00100000425D Area: Eligibility Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 24 CFR 5.905(a)(1) states: A PHA that administers a Section 8 or public housing program under an Annual Contributions Contract with HUD must carry out background checks necessary to determine whether a member of a household applying for admission to any federally assisted housing program is subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement under a State sex offender registration program. This check must be carried out with respect to the State in which the housing is located and with respect to States where members of the applicant household are known to have resided. Section 9 I.E, Other Considerations – Criminal Background Checks, of GHURA Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) states: Each household member age 18 and over will be required to execute a consent form for a criminal background check as part of the annual reexamination process. Additionally, HUD recommends that at annual reexaminations PHAs ask whether the tenant, or any member of the tenant’s household, is subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement in any state [Notice PIH 2012-28]. At the annual reexamination, the PHA will ask whether the tenant, or any member of the tenant’s household, is subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement in any state. The PHA will use the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender database to verify the information provided by the tenant.   Finding No.: 2025-014, continued Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation), continued: Section 3‑II.E, EIV System Searches – EIV Income Report of GHURA Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) states: For each new admission, the PHA is required to review income information in EIV to confirm and validate family reported income within 120 days after the move-in information is transmitted to HUD. The PHA must print and maintain copies of the reports in the tenant file and resolve any discrepancies with the family EIV Income Report. Section 7-I.E. Level 5 and 6 Verifications: Up-Front Income Verification (UIV) of GHURA Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) states: PHAs are required to obtain an EIV Income report for each family anytime the PHA conducts an annual reexamination. However, PHAs are not required to use the EIV Income report: • At annual reexamination if the PHA used Safe Harbor verification from another means-test federal assistance program to determine the family’s income; or • During any interim reexaminations. The EIV Income Report is also not available for program applicants at admission. When required to use the EIV Income Report, in order for the report to be considered current, the PHA must pull the report within 120 days of the effective date of the annual reexamination. 24 CFR 5.618(b), Acceptable documentation; confidentiality, states: (i) A PHA or owner may determine the net assets of a family based on a certification by the family that the net family assets (as defined in § 5.603) do not exceed $50,000, which amount will be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, without taking additional steps to verify the accuracy of the declaration. The declaration must state the amount of income the family expects to receive from such assets; this amount must be included in the family's income. (ii) A PHA or owner may determine compliance with paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section based on a certification by a family that certifies that such family does not have any present ownership interest in any real property at the time of the income determination or review.   Finding No.: 2025-014, continued Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation), continued: Section 7 I.F. of GHURA’s Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) states: When HUD requires third-party verification, self-certification, or “tenant declaration,” is used as a last resort when the PHA is unable to obtain third-party verification. Self-certification, however, is an acceptable form of verification when: 1. A source of income is fully excluded 2. Net family assets total $5,000 or less and the PHA has adopted a policy to accept self-certification at annual recertification, when applicable 3. The PHA has adopted a policy to implement streamlined annual recertifications for fixed sources of income 24 CFR 5.508(b)(2-3), Evidence of citizenship or eligible immigration status, states: For noncitizens who are 62 years of age or older or who will be 62 years of age or older and receiving assistance under a Section 214 covered program on September 30, 1996 or applying for assistance on or after that date, the evidence consists of: (i) A signed declaration of eligible immigration status; and (ii) Proof of age document For all other noncitizens, the evidence consists of: (i) A signed declaration of eligible immigration status; (ii) One of the INS documents referred to in § 5.510; and (iii) A signed verification consent form. 24 CFR 960.259(c)(1), PHA responsibility for reexamination and verification, states: Except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, the PHA must obtain and document in the family file third-party verification of the following factors, or must document in the file why third-party verification was not available: (i) Reported family annual income; (ii) The value of assets; (iii) Expenses related to deductions from annual income; and (iv) Other factors that affect the determination of adjusted income or income-based rent 24 CFR 960.253(b) requires Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to accurately calculate tenant rent by applying the appropriate rent formula based on verified family income and ensuring the tenant’s rent share is correctly determined in accordance with HUD requirements.  Finding No.: 2025-014, continued Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation), continued: 24 CFR 908.101 requires PHAs to maintain complete, accurate, and current records to comply with HUD requirements. Specifically, PHAs must retain complete and accurate data for the most recent three years, including the HUD 50058 (Family Report) and all supporting documentation. 2 CFR 200.303 requires the implementation and monitoring of effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that data reported to HUD is accurate, complete, and compliant with Federal requirements. Condition: For thirteen (33%) of forty participants tested, deficiencies were noted, as follows: Item No. Unit Certification Effective Date Criminal History/Sex Offender Registry Search Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Report Date Other Required PHA Forms Variance (HUD-50058 - Tenant Register) Utility Allowance Variance (HUD-50058 - Register) 1 ALC 05/01/25 Not in file - - - - 2 LTJ 02/01/25 Not in file - - - - 3 EM 09/01/25 10/18/25 - - - - 4 GMM 05/22/25 - 03/19/26 - - - 5 MJA 10/16/24 - 05/30/25 - - - 6 POD 08/27/25 - Not In File - - - 7 SS 08/01/25 - - D-214 Form - - 8 SB 11/01/24 - 09/03/24 D-214 Form - - 9 KL 04/01/25 - 12/10/24 - - - 10 YR 06/01/24 - 05/04/24 - - - 11 SJL 07/01/25 - 04/04/25 - 36 - 12 GJA 07/01/25 - 03/11/25 - (151) 151 13 RJ 04/01/25 Not signed Not signed Self-certification of Assets 49 (210) Finding No.: 2025-014, continued Condition, continued: For item #s 1 and 2, no documentation was on file (e.g. sexual registry clearance form) to support if the PHA verified for lifetime sex offender registration requirements. For item # 3, eligibility determinations were not adequately supported, as the required sex offender checks was not conducted at annual reexamination. For item # 13, the sexual registry clearance form was not certified by the PHA, resulting in insufficient support for eligibility determination. For item #s 4 and 5, the newly admitted participants’ Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) report used to support income eligibility was not processed within 120 days after move in. For item # 6, no documentation was on file to support that the PHA processed the participant’s EIV report. For item # 13, the participant’s EIV report was not certified by the PHA, resulting in insufficient support for income eligibility determination. For item #s 7 and 13, documentation indicating verification of assets (e.g. self-certification forms, tenant declaration, and third-party bank statements) were not on file to support eligibility determination. For item #s 8 and 9, no documentation (e.g. declaration of eligible immigration status form) was on file to support whether non-citizen household members are eligible to receive housing assistance. For item #s 10 through 13, discrepancies which affect eligibility determination and assistance amounts were identified. For item # 10, the tenant rent amount that was agreed to and documented in the lease agreement was lower than the amount calculated by the PHA before annual recertification. For item #s 11 through 13, independently calculated tenant rent and utility allowance amounts differed from the amounts recorded in the PHA’s system and received by participants. Finding No.: 2025-014, continued Condition, continued: For item # 13, the participant’s verified income was understated by the PHA when determining eligibility and calculating housing assistance amounts. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls to ensure compliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Questioned costs: $0 Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Specifically, procedures should be enforced requiring staff to obtain and properly document all required verification documentation prior to the recertification of benefits. In addition, supervisory personnel should perform periodic reviews to verify that these procedures are consistently followed and that all required verification activities have been completed and properly documented. Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2025-014 14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund Eligibility Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action AMP 1 Response: We agree that it is essential for responsible personnel to enforce these monitoring controls effectively. Ensuring that staff obtain and properly document all necessary verification documentation before recertification is crucial for maintaining program integrity. In addition, supervisory personnel will perform periodic reviews to ensure that established procedures are consistently followed. Any deficiencies identified will be promptly corrected. AMP 1 Response to Noted Items • Item #1 - Criminal History/Sex Offender Registry Search We respectfully disagree with this finding. Documentation of the sex offender registry search was performed, verified, and included in the file. The documentation is attached to this response for your review. • Item #4 - EIV Report Timeliness We agree with the finding. The EIV report was processed six and four months late. We acknowledge this issue and will ensure the timely completion of this report. Staff will be reminded of the required timeframes for all certifications. • Item #8 - Declaration of Eligible Immigration Status We respectfully disagree with this finding. Documentation verifying the Head of Household's (HOH) eligible immigration status is included in the file. SAVE verification was conducted and documented at the time of admission to the program. The HOH is the only non-citizen in the household. The relevant documentation is attached for your review. • Item #11 - Independently Calculated Tenant Rent We respectfully disagree with this finding. After reviewing Form HUD-50058, we believe that the correct utility allowance for a 4-bedroom unit is ($498), and the corresponding tenant rent share is $43. These amounts differ from those mentioned in your summary. We have attached the source document for your review and confirmation. AMP 2 Response: We acknowledge the need to reinforce monitoring controls to ensure full compliance with eligibility and verification requirements. Effective immediately, staff will be required to obtain, review, and properly document all mandatory verification materials before completing any recertification of benefits. Recertifications will not be finalized unless the file contains complete and accurate documentation supporting the eligibility determination. In addition, Property Site Managers (PSMs) will conduct periodic quality control reviews to confirm that established procedures are consistently followed and that all required verification activities are fully documented. Any deficiencies identified during these reviews will be corrected promptly and addressed through additional training, procedural reinforcement, or other corrective measures, as appropriate. AMP 2 Responses to Noted Items • Item #5 – EIV Report Timeliness We agree with this finding. The EIV reports used to support income eligibility were processed six and four months late, respectively. We acknowledge this deficiency and will reinforce timeliness requirements with staff to ensure future compliance. Staff will be reminded that EIV reports must be obtained and reviewed within the required timeframe for all annual and interim reexaminations. • Item #7 – Verification of Assets We respectfully disagree with this finding. Documentation verifying household assets was obtained and is included in the file. The source documents supporting asset verification are attached to this response for your review. Based on the documentation on record, the verification requirements were met. • Item #9 – Eligible Immigration Status We also disagree with this finding. Verification of eligible immigration status was completed for the one non citizen Head of Household. The SAVE verification was performed, confirmed, and is attached to this response as supporting documentation. The file contains the required evidence demonstrating eligibility for assistance.   • Item #12 – Rent Calculation and Form HUD 50058 We do not agree with this finding. A review of the Form HUD 50058 indicates that the correct utility allowance for a two bedroom unit ($319) was recorded, along with the correct tenant rent share of $239. These amounts differ from those listed in your summary. The source document is attached for your review and confirmation. AMP 3 Response: Management agrees with the need to reinforce monitoring controls among responsible personnel to ensure compliance with eligibility processing requirements for admissions and recertifications. Management will enforce requirements for staff to obtain, review, and properly document all required verification documentation prior to recertification. Furthermore, Property Site Managers (PSMs) will conduct periodic quality control reviews to ensure proper procedures are followed in compliance with HUD requirements. Any identified deficiencies will be promptly corrected and addressed accordingly. AMP 4 Response: We acknowledge the vital need to reinforce internal monitoring controls to ensure full compliance with all eligibility and verification requirements. Enforcing these controls effectively is essential for maintaining program integrity and ensuring the accuracy of benefit determinations. Property Site Managers (PSMs) will conduct regular, periodic quality control reviews to confirm that established procedures are being consistently followed across all files. Any deficiencies or errors identified during PSM reviews will be handled with immediate corrective action. AMP 4 Response to noted items: Sexual Registry Clearance Item #2 and #13. We agree with this finding. Sexual Registry clearance form was not completed by staff. Staff will make corrections to complete Sexual Registry clearance form. Moving forward all intake forms will be verified before finalizing certification. Enterprise Income Verification Item #13. We agree with this finding. Staff oversight on certifying EIV report. Staff will be reminded that all documents requiring PHA staff certification must be completed prior to finalization of certification. Verification of Assets Item #13. We agree with tis finding. Staff failed to obtain third-party bank statement, self-certification, or tenant declaration of asset. Calculated Tenant rent and Utility allowance Item #13. We disagree with this finding. Calculated tenant rent is correct based on income documentation submitted to PHA. Documentation for this finding submitted as attachment “Item 13” Verified Income Item #13. We disagree with this finding. Verified income was calculated and inputted in system. Documentation for this finding submitted as attachment “Item 13 Income”. Responsible Party: Asset Management Property Site Managers – Jeanna Blas, AMP 1 Acting, Gina Cura, AMP 2, Patrick Bamba, AMP 3, and Bernadette Tyquiengco, AMP 4 Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2027

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2025-015
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

For twenty-one (72%) of twenty-nine items examined, aggregating $236,001 of $1,508,875, in total expenditures of $1,543,721 subjected to procurement, suspension and debarment tests, deficiencies were noted, as follows: Item # Project No. Purchase Order No. Expenditures Questioned Costs 1 GQ001000003 PO250839 $ 55,700 $ 55,700 2 GQ001000001 PO250018 46,020 46,020 3 GQ001000002 PO250047 33,600 33,600 4 GQ001000001, GQ001000002 GQ001000003, GQ001000004 PO250373 26,371 26,371 5 GQ001000001 PO251763 12,316 12,316 6 GQ001000003 PO251249 2,761 2,761 7 GQ001000002 PO251207 2,730 2,730 8 GQ001000004 PO250955 2,562 2,562 9 GQ001000004 PO250153 2,365 2,365 10 GQ001000003 PO250104 2,123 2,123 11 GQ001000004 PO250572 1,230 1,230 12 GQ001000004 PO250156 1,100 1,100 13 GQ001000002 PO250111 914 914 14 GQ001000002 PO251224 672 672 15 GQ001000004 PO251679 651 651 16 GQ001000002 PO250753 560 560 17 GQ001000004 PO251266 542 542 18 GQ001000004 BPA250133 7,240 7,240 19 GQ001000002 BPA250008 3,500 3,500 20 GQ001000003 BPA250203 3,333 3,333 21 GQ001000002 BPA250025 500 500 $ 206,790 $ 206,790 For item #s 1 through 4, there was no documentation on file to support that GHURA performed procedures to ensure contracting parties are not debarred, suspended, or excluded from receiving or participating in federal awards. For item #s 1 through 21, there was no documentation on file to support that GHURA performed Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) procedures prior to solicitation. For item # 8, there was no documentation on file to support that GHURA conducted the continued procurement of services beyond the contract extension in a manner that ensured adequate competition or proper justification. Finding No.: 2025-015, continued Condition, continued: For item # 16 and item #s 20 and 21, there was no documentation (e.g. solicitations) on file to support the procurement transactions being conducted in a manner that provided for full and open competition. Specifically, there was no evidence of solicitations being issued or documentation on file to justify the use of noncompetitive procurement. For item #s 19 through 21, there was no documentation (e.g. solicitations) on file to support the procurement transactions being conducted in a manner that provided for full and open competition. Specifically, the procurement file lacks evidence of minimum solicitation to support fair competition and does not demonstrate that blanket purchase orders for towing and advertisement services were awarded equally among multiple vendors. Cause: GHURA did not have adequate monitoring controls in place to ensure compliance with applicable procurement, suspension and debarment requirements. Specifically, policies and procedures were not established or enforced to ensure verification and documentation that contracting parties were not suspended or debarred. In addition, procurement personnel did not follow required policies and procedures requiring minimum solicitation and justification for noncompetitive procurement, and management review did not detect or prevent these deficiencies. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable procurement, suspension and debarment requirements. Questioned costs: $206,790 Recommendation: 1. Responsible management should establish and consistently enforce formal procedures requiring the retention of documented verification of eligibility (e.g., SAM.gov checks) and applicable certifications within the procurement file. Additionally, management should ensure that, prior to the execution of contracts, all agreements include the required suspension and debarment clause to demonstrate compliance with suspension and debarment requirements. 2. Establish controls to ensure required documentation (Independent Cost Estimates, proper justification, etc.) is prepared, documented, and maintained in the procurement file prior to solicitation for all applicable procurements. Finding No.: 2025-015, continued Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding No.: 2025-015 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund Federal Award No.: GQ00100000125D, GQ00100000225D, GQ00100000325D, GQ00100000425D Area: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): 2 CFR 200.214 states: Recipients and subrecipients are subject to the nonprocurement debarment and suspension regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, as well as 2 CFR part 180. The regulations in 2 CFR part 180 restrict making Federal awards, subawards, and contracts with certain parties that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in Federal awards. GHURA Procurement Policy, Chapter VII further states: For all purchases above the Petty Cash/Micro Purchase threshold, GHURA shall prepare an Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) prior to solicitation. The level of detail shall be commensurate with the cost and complexity of the item to be purchased. 2 CFR 200.319(a) states: All procurement transactions under the Federal award must be conducted in a manner that provides full and open competition and is consistent with the standards of this section and § 200.320. GHURA Procurement Policy, Chapter IV, Sealed Bids, Section D further states: Noncompetitive–contracts: If only one responsive bid is received from a responsible bidder, award shall not be made unless the price can be determined to be reasonable, based on a cost or price analysis and that GHURA obtains HUD approval for contracts exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold or the GHURA's small purchase limit, whichever is less. Finding No.: 2025-015, continued Condition: For twenty-one (72%) of twenty-nine items examined, aggregating $236,001 of $1,508,875, in total expenditures of $1,543,721 subjected to procurement, suspension and debarment tests, deficiencies were noted, as follows: Item # Project No. Purchase Order No. Expenditures Questioned Costs 1 GQ001000003 PO250839 $ 55,700 $ 55,700 2 GQ001000001 PO250018 46,020 46,020 3 GQ001000002 PO250047 33,600 33,600 4 GQ001000001, GQ001000002 GQ001000003, GQ001000004 PO250373 26,371 26,371 5 GQ001000001 PO251763 12,316 12,316 6 GQ001000003 PO251249 2,761 2,761 7 GQ001000002 PO251207 2,730 2,730 8 GQ001000004 PO250955 2,562 2,562 9 GQ001000004 PO250153 2,365 2,365 10 GQ001000003 PO250104 2,123 2,123 11 GQ001000004 PO250572 1,230 1,230 12 GQ001000004 PO250156 1,100 1,100 13 GQ001000002 PO250111 914 914 14 GQ001000002 PO251224 672 672 15 GQ001000004 PO251679 651 651 16 GQ001000002 PO250753 560 560 17 GQ001000004 PO251266 542 542 18 GQ001000004 BPA250133 7,240 7,240 19 GQ001000002 BPA250008 3,500 3,500 20 GQ001000003 BPA250203 3,333 3,333 21 GQ001000002 BPA250025 500 500 $ 206,790 $ 206,790 For item #s 1 through 4, there was no documentation on file to support that GHURA performed procedures to ensure contracting parties are not debarred, suspended, or excluded from receiving or participating in federal awards. For item #s 1 through 21, there was no documentation on file to support that GHURA performed Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) procedures prior to solicitation. For item # 8, there was no documentation on file to support that GHURA conducted the continued procurement of services beyond the contract extension in a manner that ensured adequate competition or proper justification. Finding No.: 2025-015, continued Condition, continued: For item # 16 and item #s 20 and 21, there was no documentation (e.g. solicitations) on file to support the procurement transactions being conducted in a manner that provided for full and open competition. Specifically, there was no evidence of solicitations being issued or documentation on file to justify the use of noncompetitive procurement. For item #s 19 through 21, there was no documentation (e.g. solicitations) on file to support the procurement transactions being conducted in a manner that provided for full and open competition. Specifically, the procurement file lacks evidence of minimum solicitation to support fair competition and does not demonstrate that blanket purchase orders for towing and advertisement services were awarded equally among multiple vendors. Cause: GHURA did not have adequate monitoring controls in place to ensure compliance with applicable procurement, suspension and debarment requirements. Specifically, policies and procedures were not established or enforced to ensure verification and documentation that contracting parties were not suspended or debarred. In addition, procurement personnel did not follow required policies and procedures requiring minimum solicitation and justification for noncompetitive procurement, and management review did not detect or prevent these deficiencies. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable procurement, suspension and debarment requirements. Questioned costs: $206,790 Recommendation: 1. Responsible management should establish and consistently enforce formal procedures requiring the retention of documented verification of eligibility (e.g., SAM.gov checks) and applicable certifications within the procurement file. Additionally, management should ensure that, prior to the execution of contracts, all agreements include the required suspension and debarment clause to demonstrate compliance with suspension and debarment requirements. 2. Establish controls to ensure required documentation (Independent Cost Estimates, proper justification, etc.) is prepared, documented, and maintained in the procurement file prior to solicitation for all applicable procurements. Finding No.: 2025-015, continued Views of Responsible Officials: Management partially concurs with the finding. Refer to Management’s position as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan. Conclusion: Management submitted additional information on June 28, 2026; however, due to time constraints, we were unable to sufficiently corroborate and evaluate the documentation provided. Accordingly, the finding remains, as there was insufficient evidence to support a determination of compliance as of the audit date.

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Finding #2025-015 14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action AMP 1 Response: For Items #2 and #4, management concurs with the finding. Management acknowledges that required documentation verifying that contractors were not suspended, debarred, or excluded was not maintained in the files. Management will conduct a review of contracts to ensure required documentation is obtained and properly filed and will update internal policies to include a checklist to ensure compliance prior to contract execution. • Documentation Review: We will conduct a thorough review of our contracts and ensure that all necessary debarment, suspension, or exclusion from receiving or participation in federal awards are obtained and properly filed. • Policy Improvement: We will update our internal policies to include a checklist for all new contracts, which will ensure that documentation related to debarment, suspension, or exclusion is acquired before proceeding. For Items #2, #4, and #5, management concurs with the finding related to Independent Cost Estimate documentation. Management acknowledges that documentation supporting cost estimates was not maintained prior to solicitation. Management will implement a standardized process for documenting Independent Cost Estimates and will conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance. We acknowledge the lack of documentation on the Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) procedures prior to solicitation. GHURA is committed to maintaining a procurement system that is transparent, compliant, and fully aligned with federal and local requirements. Moving forward, we will implement measures to ensure that appropriate documentation is created and maintained for all cost estimates. This includes developing a standardized process for documenting ICE procedures and conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance. For Item #15, management does not concur with the finding. Management states that documentation supporting the Independent Cost Estimate was included in Purchase Order No. PO251039. Management refers to the Small Procurement Abstract/Price Analysis Form, which documents prior pricing information used to support cost reasonableness. Small Procurement Abstract/Price Analysis Form that shows ICE information detailing the last price paid for Consumable Inventory. AMP 2 Response: We acknowledge the need to strengthen monitoring controls to ensure full compliance with applicable procurement, suspension, and debarment requirements. We recognize that verification of contractor eligibility and proper documentation of procurement actions are essential components of an effective internal control system. We acknowledge that documentation of the required suspension and debarment verification was not included in the procurement file at the time of purchase. Although this verification was completed after the fact, we have now confirmed through SAM.gov that the vendors involved were not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from receiving federal funds. To prevent this issue going forward, we have implemented a strengthened control requiring staff to perform and document SAM.gov verification prior to every procurement action, including micro purchases. Verification results will be printed or saved as PDF and filed with each procurement record to ensure full compliance with 2 CFR 200.214 and HUD procurement requirements. These corrective measures will ensure that all future procurements include timely and complete documentation of suspension and debarment checks. Corrective Actions Implemented 1. Suspension & Debarment Verification Controls Strengthened Effective immediately, we have implemented enhanced procedures requiring Housing Administrative Officer personnel to verify all prospective contractors and vendors against the SAM.gov Exclusions Database prior to award. 2. Enforcement of Minimum Solicitation Requirements AMP 2 has reinforced compliance with 5 GCA Chapter 5 and internal procurement SOPs requiring minimum solicitation thresholds: • Three written quotes for small purchases above the micro purchase threshold. • Written justification for any noncompetitive procurement, including emergency, sole source, or inadequate competition. • Staff have been retrained on documentation standards, including price reasonableness, vendor selection rationale, and procurement history requirements. 3. Strengthened Management Oversight and File Review To prevent recurrence, AMP 2 will review all required documentation—including SAM verification, solicitation records, and justifications—is complete. GHURA is committed to maintaining a procurement system that is transparent, compliant, and fully aligned with federal and local requirements. These corrective actions strengthen internal controls, ensure proper oversight, and prevent recurrence of the deficiencies identified. AMP 3 Response: For Items #6 (PO251249) and #10 (PO250104), management does not concur with the finding. Management explains that the purchase orders were structured similarly to indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity arrangements to support recurring and variable requirements throughout the fiscal year. Management states that Housing Administrative Officers solicited pricing from multiple qualified vendors at the beginning of the fiscal year to establish competitively awarded pricing schedules. By securing pricing in advance, management was able to address anticipated needs efficiently without preparing separate Independent Cost Estimates for each task, while maintaining fair and reasonable pricing through competition. For Item #22 (BPA250203), management concurs with the finding. Management noted that the blanket purchase agreement was established to support anticipated advertisement services related to the opening and closing of the AMP3 waitlist. At the time, management determined that only one vendor provided hard-copy print publication services locally and was uncertain whether electronic-only media outlets met program needs. Based on this determination, the agreement was executed. However, management acknowledges that the procurement file should have included documentation of market research performed. Management will ensure that future procurement files include adequate documentation of solicitations, market research, and any sole-source or limited-source justifications, as applicable. AMP 4 Response: AMP4 consistently adheres to all procurement policies and requirements prior to executing contracts, agreements, or purchases. Staff will continually ensure documentation is complete and concise with all procurement procedures. AMP4 Response to items: Item #8. We disagree with this finding. Documentation was completed to continue procurement services. See attached documentation labeled as “#8”. Item #s 17, 19, and 20. We disagree with this finding. Documentation on file to support procurement transactions being conducted in a manner that provided for full and open competition. See attached documentation labeled as “#17, #19, #20”. Item # 23. We disagree with this finding. Documentation on file to show evidence services were awarded equally among multiple vendors. See attached documentation labeled as “#23”. Responsible Party: Asset Management Property Site Managers – Jeanna Blas, AMP 1 Acting, Gina Cura, AMP 2, Patrick Bamba, AMP 3, and Bernadette Tyquiengco, AMP 4 Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2027

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2025-016
Special Tests & Provisions

We examined the 4 reports required to be submitted during the fiscal year. For eight (14%) of total 56 key line reporting items required for testing within the Utility Expense Level (UEL) Formula Report (HUD Form 52722), the amounts were inconsistent from prior audited report submissions as follows: Item No. Project Line No. Utility Expense Level Formula Reported Utilities Reported Amount Per Audited Submission Variance Over (Under) Reported Variance Over (Under) Reported (%) 1 GQ001000001 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 8,874 8,035 839 9% 2 GQ001000001 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 5,647 6,486 (839) 15% 3 GQ001000002 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 410,885 374,845 36,040 9% 4 GQ001000002 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 383,707 419,747 (36,040) 9% 5 GQ001000003 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 1,824,296 1,671,242 153,054 8% 6 GQ001000003 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 2,719,307 2,872,361 (153,054) 6% 7 GQ001000003 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 3,585,789 3,094,259 491,530 14% 8 GQ001000004 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 2,663,490 3,155,020 (491,530) 18% Finding No.: 2025-016, continued Condition, continued: For items #s 1 and 2, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 1 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. For items #s 2 through 4, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 2 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. For items #s 3 through 6, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 3 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. For items #$ 7 and 8, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 4 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. Cause: Management did not implement adequate procedures to agree corrections on the Utility Expense Level (UEL) reporting submissions with underlying utility consumption and cost records prior to submission to HUD. In addition, supervisory review procedures were not sufficient to identify discrepancies, omissions, or reporting-period errors in the data accumulated for UEL reporting purposes. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for UEL Formula requirements. Questioned costs: $0 Finding No.: 2025-016, continued Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should implement formal procedures to reconcile UEL reporting submissions to underlying utility consumption and cost records prior to submission to HUD. This should include preparing documented roll-forward reconciliations that ensure current-year reported amounts agree with prior submissions and are accurately carried forward. In addition, management should strengthen supervisory review controls by requiring an independent review of compiled UEL data to verify completeness, accuracy, and proper reporting period classification, with evidence of review retained. Views of Responsible Officials: Management did not provide a response to the finding. The finding was not included in management’s corrective action plan.

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Finding No.: 2025-016 Identification of Federal Program: Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.850 Public Housing Operating Fund Federal Award No.: GQ00100000125D, GQ00100000225D, GQ00100000325D, GQ00100000425D Area: Special Tests and Provisions – UEL (Utility Expense Level) Formula Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory or other citation): GHURA is required to maintain and annually submit the Utility Expense Level (UEL) Formula Report (HUD Form 52722) for each project to HUD. 24 CFR 990.170(f)(1) states: 1. Appropriate utility records, satisfactory to HUD, shall be developed and maintained, so that consumption and rate data can be determined. 2 CFR 200.303 requires the implementation and monitoring of effective internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that data reported to HUD is accurate, complete, and compliant with Federal requirements. Condition: We examined the 4 reports required to be submitted during the fiscal year. For eight (14%) of total 56 key line reporting items required for testing within the Utility Expense Level (UEL) Formula Report (HUD Form 52722), the amounts were inconsistent from prior audited report submissions as follows: Item No. Project Line No. Utility Expense Level Formula Reported Utilities Reported Amount Per Audited Submission Variance Over (Under) Reported Variance Over (Under) Reported (%) 1 GQ001000001 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 8,874 8,035 839 9% 2 GQ001000001 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 5,647 6,486 (839) 15% 3 GQ001000002 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 410,885 374,845 36,040 9% 4 GQ001000002 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 383,707 419,747 (36,040) 9% 5 GQ001000003 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 1,824,296 1,671,242 153,054 8% 6 GQ001000003 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 2,719,307 2,872,361 (153,054) 6% 7 GQ001000003 03 Water and Sewer (Gal) 3,585,789 3,094,259 491,530 14% 8 GQ001000004 04 Water and Sewer (Gal) 2,663,490 3,155,020 (491,530) 18% Finding No.: 2025-016, continued Condition, continued: For items #s 1 and 2, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 1 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. For items #s 2 through 4, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 2 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. For items #s 3 through 6, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 3 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. For items #$ 7 and 8, the Asset Management Project (AMP) 4 reported in excess of amounts for key line items in Rolling base year 2 - actual consumption (12- month period 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022) for water and sewer gallon consumption, and underreported for Rolling base year 3 - actual consumption (12-month period 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021) for water gallon consumption than prior year amounts as reported on HUD Form 5722, respectively. Cause: Management did not implement adequate procedures to agree corrections on the Utility Expense Level (UEL) reporting submissions with underlying utility consumption and cost records prior to submission to HUD. In addition, supervisory review procedures were not sufficient to identify discrepancies, omissions, or reporting-period errors in the data accumulated for UEL reporting purposes. Effect or potential effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for UEL Formula requirements. Questioned costs: $0 Finding No.: 2025-016, continued Identification as a repeat finding: Not applicable. Recommendation: Management should implement formal procedures to reconcile UEL reporting submissions to underlying utility consumption and cost records prior to submission to HUD. This should include preparing documented roll-forward reconciliations that ensure current-year reported amounts agree with prior submissions and are accurately carried forward. In addition, management should strengthen supervisory review controls by requiring an independent review of compiled UEL data to verify completeness, accuracy, and proper reporting period classification, with evidence of review retained. Views of Responsible Officials: Management did not provide a response to the finding. The finding was not included in management’s corrective action plan.

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FY 2024-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on September 14, 2025 — management decision was due March 14, 2026.

2024-001
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

1. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2023, Grant No. B22ST660001, do not agree with underlying accounting records and resulted in differences between the reported disbursements, total obligations and credit, and result in obligations for planning and administration (PA) activities exceeding the 20-percent ceiling. Line Item Reported Amount Auditor Calculation Per GL Details Over (Under) Reported Variance 08 Total Available $13,859,763 $12,742,302 $1,117,460 09 Disbursements other than Section 108 Repayments and Planning/Administration $6,253,357 $6,202,170 $51,188 11 Amount subject to Low/Mod Benefit $6,253,357 $6,202,170 $51,188 12 Disbursed in IDIS for Planning/Administration $268,339 $681,220 $(412,880) 15 Total Expenditures $7,856,151 $6,883,389 $972,761 16 Unexpended Balance $6,003,612 $5,858,913 $144,699 19 Disbursed for other Low/Mod activities $3,917,753 $4,798,550 $(880,797) 21 Total Low/Mod Credit $3,917,753 $4,798,550 $(880,797) 22 Percent Low/Mod Credit 63% 77% (15%) 27 Disbursed in IDIS for Public Services $330,151 $375,895 $(45,744) 31 Total PS Obligations $555,858 $375,895 $179,963 36 Percent Funds Obligated for PS Activities 17% 12% 5% 37 Disbursed in IDIS for Planning/Administration $268,339 $681,220 $(412,880) 46 Percent Funds Obligated for PA Activities Line -0.13% 21.38% (21.51%) Finding No.: 2024-001, continued Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: CDBG - Entitlement/ Special Purpose Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B22ST660001, COVID-19 B20SW660001, B20ST660001 Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Condition, continued: 2. Subawards are not reported in FSRS, as follows: Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported 4 4 $3,178,901 $3,178,901 Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2023-001 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: Refer to GHURA’s corrective action plan.

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Finding No.: 2024-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: CDBG - Entitlement/ Special Purpose Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B22ST660001, COVID-19 B20SW660001, B20ST660001 Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, reported amounts in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) should be accurate and complete. Also, recipients of grants or cooperative agreements are required to report first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: 1. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2023, Grant No. B22ST660001, do not agree with underlying accounting records and resulted in differences between the reported disbursements, total obligations and credit, and result in obligations for planning and administration (PA) activities exceeding the 20-percent ceiling. Line Item Reported Amount Auditor Calculation Per GL Details Over (Under) Reported Variance 08 Total Available $13,859,763 $12,742,302 $1,117,460 09 Disbursements other than Section 108 Repayments and Planning/Administration $6,253,357 $6,202,170 $51,188 11 Amount subject to Low/Mod Benefit $6,253,357 $6,202,170 $51,188 12 Disbursed in IDIS for Planning/Administration $268,339 $681,220 $(412,880) 15 Total Expenditures $7,856,151 $6,883,389 $972,761 16 Unexpended Balance $6,003,612 $5,858,913 $144,699 19 Disbursed for other Low/Mod activities $3,917,753 $4,798,550 $(880,797) 21 Total Low/Mod Credit $3,917,753 $4,798,550 $(880,797) 22 Percent Low/Mod Credit 63% 77% (15%) 27 Disbursed in IDIS for Public Services $330,151 $375,895 $(45,744) 31 Total PS Obligations $555,858 $375,895 $179,963 36 Percent Funds Obligated for PS Activities 17% 12% 5% 37 Disbursed in IDIS for Planning/Administration $268,339 $681,220 $(412,880) 46 Percent Funds Obligated for PA Activities Line -0.13% 21.38% (21.51%) Finding No.: 2024-001, continued Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: CDBG - Entitlement/ Special Purpose Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B22ST660001, COVID-19 B20SW660001, B20ST660001 Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Condition, continued: 2. Subawards are not reported in FSRS, as follows: Transactions Tested Subaward Not Reported Dollar Amount of Tested Transactions Subaward Not Reported 4 4 $3,178,901 $3,178,901 Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2023-001 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: Refer to GHURA’s corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2024-001 (1) CDBG – Entitlement Grants Cluster Program B22ST660001 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The reporting and recording requirements in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), use and reconciliation of the CDBG Program is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available

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2023-001

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2024-002
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Unaudited amounts reported in certain key line items in the FASS-PH for FY 2024 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: Line Item ALN Per Report Per GL Details Over- (Under-)Reported Variance 11170 Administrative Fee Equity 14.EHV $ - $ 228,117 $ (228,117) 96900 Total Operating Expenses 14.EHV $ 33,725 $ (3,082) $ (36,807) 70600 HUD PHA Operating Grants 14.EHV $ 1,847,631 $ 146,532 $ 1,701,099 11040 Prior Period Adjustments 14.871 $ 67,953 $ - $ 67,953 11170 Administrative Fee Equity 14.871 $ 1,360,376 $ 2,127,926 $ (767,550) 11180 Housing Assistance Payments Equity 14.871 $ 6,626,675 $ 3,846,366 $ 2,780,309 347 Inter Program – Due To 14.871 $ 508,535 $ 456,295 $ 52,240 11040 Prior Period Adjustments 14.879 $ 337,017 $ - $ 337,017 70600 HUD PHA Operating Grants 14.879 $ 486,666 $ 439,024 $ 47,642 144 Inter Program Due From 14.879 $ 338,821 $ - $ 338,821 Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Also, relative to equity line items, GHURA is unable to input accurate unaudited FY 2023 financial information in the FASS-PH because audited FY 2020, FY 2021, FY 2022, and FY 2023 financial information in the FASS-PH are yet to be certified. Finding No.: 2024-002, continued Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2023-003 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to reporting amounts in the FASS-PH, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, as recommended by HUD, GHURA should contract its current independent public accountant (IPA) to certify the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH since the predecessor IPA is no longer available to certify the information they audited. Views of Responsible Officials: Refer to GHURA’s corrective action plan.

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Finding No.: 2024-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, the Uniform Reporting Standards requires the Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) to submit timely GAAP-based unaudited financial information electronically to HUD. Amounts reported in the Financial Assessment Subsystem (FASS-PH), should be accurate. Condition: Unaudited amounts reported in certain key line items in the FASS-PH for FY 2024 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: Line Item ALN Per Report Per GL Details Over- (Under-)Reported Variance 11170 Administrative Fee Equity 14.EHV $ - $ 228,117 $ (228,117) 96900 Total Operating Expenses 14.EHV $ 33,725 $ (3,082) $ (36,807) 70600 HUD PHA Operating Grants 14.EHV $ 1,847,631 $ 146,532 $ 1,701,099 11040 Prior Period Adjustments 14.871 $ 67,953 $ - $ 67,953 11170 Administrative Fee Equity 14.871 $ 1,360,376 $ 2,127,926 $ (767,550) 11180 Housing Assistance Payments Equity 14.871 $ 6,626,675 $ 3,846,366 $ 2,780,309 347 Inter Program – Due To 14.871 $ 508,535 $ 456,295 $ 52,240 11040 Prior Period Adjustments 14.879 $ 337,017 $ - $ 337,017 70600 HUD PHA Operating Grants 14.879 $ 486,666 $ 439,024 $ 47,642 144 Inter Program Due From 14.879 $ 338,821 $ - $ 338,821 Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Also, relative to equity line items, GHURA is unable to input accurate unaudited FY 2023 financial information in the FASS-PH because audited FY 2020, FY 2021, FY 2022, and FY 2023 financial information in the FASS-PH are yet to be certified. Finding No.: 2024-002, continued Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2023-003 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to reporting amounts in the FASS-PH, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, as recommended by HUD, GHURA should contract its current independent public accountant (IPA) to certify the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH since the predecessor IPA is no longer available to certify the information they audited. Views of Responsible Officials: Refer to GHURA’s corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2024-002 Housing Voucher Cluster Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The Authority’s accounting team has been coordinating closely with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of our unaudited and audited Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and 2021 financial data, as required by June 6, 2024. Provided is a breakdown of the Authority’s progress: 1. FY 2020 unaudited submission was sent to HUD on May 18, 2024, and has since been approved. 2. FY 2021 unaudited submission is completed and has been inputted into FASS-PH. 3. FY 2020 and 2021 audited submissions require certification from an Independent Public Auditor (IPA). The Authority is currently in the process of procuring an IPA for this purpose, and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) is ongoing. 4. FY 2022 audited submission was unfortunately rejected by our current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority and the auditing firm are actively working together to address this and to ensure the reporting requirements are met. 5. FY 2023 unaudited submission has been approved by HUD. 6. FY 2023 audited submission is completed and inputted into FASS-PH. The Authority and the current IPA are working together to submit the report to HUD. 7. FY 2024 unaudited submission has been approved by HUD. 8. FY 2024 audited submission will be inputted and completed once the audit is completed. FDS line items 11170, 11180, 96900 are calculated amounts in the FASS-PH. These FDS line items are not reported in the Authority’s General Ledget Accounts, therefore a comparison should not be performed. The Authority is committed to fulfilling all reporting requirements accurately and timely. The Authority will continue to prioritize these submissions. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with the IPA and HUD

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2023-003

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2024-003
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Beginning balances of equity, including any adjustments by GHURA, per the FY2024 Trial Balance (TB) did not agree with the audited ending balances per the FY2023 Single Audit Report (SAR). We noted variances, as follows: Account ALN Per 2024 TB Per 2023 SAR Over- (Under-)Recorded Variance Housing Assistance Payments Equity (Deficit) 14.EHV $ 233,457 $ - $ (233,457) Administrative Fee Equity (Deficit) 14.HCC $ (229,709) $ (603,753) $ (374,044) Administrative Fee Equity (Deficit) 14.871 $ 6,874,931 $ (13,329,305) $ 20,204,236 Housing Assistance Payments Equity (Deficit) 14.871 $ (3,250,625) $ 6,729,955 $ (9,980,580) Administrative Fee Equity (Deficit) 14.879 $ - $ (35,651) $ (35,651) Housing Assistance Payments Equity (Deficit) 14.879 $ 154,055 $ (35,651) $ (189,706) Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce monitoring controls over compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2023-004 Finding No.: 2024-003, continued Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Special Tests and Provisions - Rolling Forward Equity Balances Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Responsible personnel should reconcile the current year beginning balances with the prior year ending balances and should record adjustments, as necessary, to properly roll forward audited amounts. Views of Responsible Officials: Refer to GHURA’s corrective action plan.

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Finding No.: 2024-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Special Tests and Provisions - Rolling Forward Equity Balances Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable special tests and provisions for rolling forward equity balances, the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) requires Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to properly account for program activity by properly maintaining account balances, by supporting a proper roll-forward of equity with records and accounting transactions, and by correcting detected errors. Condition: Beginning balances of equity, including any adjustments by GHURA, per the FY2024 Trial Balance (TB) did not agree with the audited ending balances per the FY2023 Single Audit Report (SAR). We noted variances, as follows: Account ALN Per 2024 TB Per 2023 SAR Over- (Under-)Recorded Variance Housing Assistance Payments Equity (Deficit) 14.EHV $ 233,457 $ - $ (233,457) Administrative Fee Equity (Deficit) 14.HCC $ (229,709) $ (603,753) $ (374,044) Administrative Fee Equity (Deficit) 14.871 $ 6,874,931 $ (13,329,305) $ 20,204,236 Housing Assistance Payments Equity (Deficit) 14.871 $ (3,250,625) $ 6,729,955 $ (9,980,580) Administrative Fee Equity (Deficit) 14.879 $ - $ (35,651) $ (35,651) Housing Assistance Payments Equity (Deficit) 14.879 $ 154,055 $ (35,651) $ (189,706) Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce monitoring controls over compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Effect: GHURA is not in compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2023-004 Finding No.: 2024-003, continued Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Special Tests and Provisions - Rolling Forward Equity Balances Questioned Costs: $0 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Responsible personnel should reconcile the current year beginning balances with the prior year ending balances and should record adjustments, as necessary, to properly roll forward audited amounts. Views of Responsible Officials: Refer to GHURA’s corrective action plan.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2024-003 Housing Voucher Cluster Special tests and Provisions – Rolling Forward Equity Balances Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The Authority’s accounting team has been coordinating closely with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of our unaudited and audited Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and 2021 financial data, as required by June 6, 2024. Provided is a breakdown of the Authority’s progress: 1. FY 2020 unaudited submission was sent to HUD on May 18, 2024, and has since been approved. 2. FY 2021 unaudited submission is completed and has been inputted into FASS-PH. 3. FY 2020 and 2021 audited submissions require certification from an Independent Public Auditor (IPA). The Authority is currently in the process of procuring an IPA for this purpose, and the Request for Quotation (RFQ) is ongoing. 4. FY 2022 audited submission was unfortunately rejected by our current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority and the auditing firm are actively working together to address this and to ensure the reporting requirements are met. 5. FY 2023 unaudited submission has been approved by HUD. 6. FY 2023 audited submission is completed and inputted into FASS-PH. The Authority and the current IPA are working together to submit the report to HUD. 7. FY 2024 unaudited submission has been approved by HUD. 8. FY 2024 audited submission will be inputted and completed once the audit is completed. Once the above is addressed and completed, rolliong forward equity balances will be pre-populated in the PASS-PH and will align with the Authority’s General Ledger accounts. The Authority is committed to fulfilling all reporting requirements accurately and timely. The Authority will continue to prioritize these submissions. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with the IPA and HUD

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2023-004

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FY 2023-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on June 27, 2024 — management decision was due December 27, 2024.

2023-001
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

1. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2022, Grant No. B22ST660001, do not agree with underlying accounting records and result in obligations for planning and administration (PA) activities exceeding the 20-percent ceiling. See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. COVID-19 2. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report, Grant No. B20SW660001 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. 3. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 – CDBG Activity Summary by Selected Grant for Program Years do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. 4. Subawards are not reported in FSRS, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-001 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: Condition 1, 2, and 3: The reporting and recording requirements in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), use and reconciliation of the CDBG Program is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS. Condition 4: The data for the reporting and recording requirements for subawards in the FSRS are currently entered in FY 2024. The Authority will review its accounting processes to continue to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS to enhance the reporting requirements.

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Finding No.: 2023-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B22ST660001, COVID-19 B20SW660001, B20ST660001 Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, reported amounts in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) should be accurate and complete. Also, recipients of grants or cooperative agreements are required to report first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: 1. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2022, Grant No. B22ST660001, do not agree with underlying accounting records and result in obligations for planning and administration (PA) activities exceeding the 20-percent ceiling. See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. COVID-19 2. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report, Grant No. B20SW660001 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. 3. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 – CDBG Activity Summary by Selected Grant for Program Years do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. 4. Subawards are not reported in FSRS, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-001 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: Condition 1, 2, and 3: The reporting and recording requirements in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), use and reconciliation of the CDBG Program is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS. Condition 4: The data for the reporting and recording requirements for subawards in the FSRS are currently entered in FY 2024. The Authority will review its accounting processes to continue to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS to enhance the reporting requirements.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2023-001 (1) CDBG – Entitlement Grants Cluster Program B22ST660001 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The reporting and recording requirements in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), use and reconciliation of the CDBG Program is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available Finding #2023-001 (2) CDBG – Entitlement Grants Cluster Program B20SW660001 COVID-19 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The reporting and recording requirements in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), use and reconciliation of the CDBG Program is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available Finding #2023-001 (3) CDBG – Entitlement Grants Cluster Program B20ST660001 Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The reporting and recording requirements in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS), use and reconciliation of the CDBG Program is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available Finding #2023-001 (4) CDBG – Entitlement Grants Cluster Program Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The data for the reporting and recording requirements for subawards in the FSRS are currently entered in FY 2024. The Authority will review its accounting processes to continue to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the IDIS to enhance the reporting requirements. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner

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2022-001

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2023-002
Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

For 5 (or 36%) of 14 projects tested, we noted deficient matches, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively monitor controls over compliance with applicable matching, level of effort, earmarking requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable matching, level of effort, earmarking requirements. The total questioned cost is $51,281. Recommendation: GHURA should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable matching, level of effort, earmarking requirements. Responsible personnel should coordinate with subrecipients to ascertain the funding source of the required and actual match. Prior to approving administrative costs, responsible personnel should verify cumulative administrative cost totals and compare such totals to the administrative cost ceilings to ascertain that such ceilings are not exceeded. Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements to report matching requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance.

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Finding No.: 2023-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.267 Continuum of Care Program Area: Matching, Level of Effort, Earmarking Questioned Costs: $51,281 Criteria: In accordance with applicable matching requirements, the recipient or subrecipient must match all grant funds, except for leasing funds, with no less than 25 percent of cash or in-kind contributions from other sources that is verifiable from the non-federal entity’s records and are not included as contributions for any other federal award. Condition: For 5 (or 36%) of 14 projects tested, we noted deficient matches, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively monitor controls over compliance with applicable matching, level of effort, earmarking requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable matching, level of effort, earmarking requirements. The total questioned cost is $51,281. Recommendation: GHURA should strengthen monitoring controls over compliance with applicable matching, level of effort, earmarking requirements. Responsible personnel should coordinate with subrecipients to ascertain the funding source of the required and actual match. Prior to approving administrative costs, responsible personnel should verify cumulative administrative cost totals and compare such totals to the administrative cost ceilings to ascertain that such ceilings are not exceeded. Views of Responsible Officials: The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements to report matching requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2023-002 Continuum of Care Program Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD’s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements to report matching requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available

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2023-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Unaudited amounts reported in certain key line items in the FASS-PH for FY 2023 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Also, relative to equity line items, GHURA is unable to input accurate unaudited FY 2023 financial information in the FASS-PH because audited FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2022 financial information in the FASS-PH are yet to be certified. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-004 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to reporting amounts in the FASS-PH, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, as recommended by HUD, GHURA should contract its current independent public accountant (IPA) to certify the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH since the predecessor IPA is no longer available to certify the information they audited. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel coordinated and prioritized with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of its unaudited and audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) as required from HUD-Honolulu by June 06, 2024. The Authority submitted the unaudited FY 2020 to HUD on May 18, 2024 and is in review by HUD. The unaudited FY 2021 is completed and inputted in the FASS-PH. To submit the audited FY 2020 and 2021, the audited submissions must be certified by an IPA before it is submitted to HUD. To get pass this step, the Authority is required to procure an Independent Public Auditor to certify the audited submissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021. The request for proposal is still ongoing. The audited FY 2022 was rejected by the current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority will be working with the IPA to submit the audited FY 2022 to HUD so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirements. Fiscal Year 2023 unaudited submission is in review with HUD and the audited FY 2023 submission will be worked on with the current IPA. Submission of the audited FY 2023 is contingent on the IPA’s agreement with the Authority. A waiver to submit the audited FY 2023 was submitted to HUD to request a due date on 09/01/2024.

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Finding No.: 2023-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Cluster: Housing Voucher Cluster AL Numbers: 14.EHV, COVID-19 14.HCC, 14.871, 14.879 Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, the Uniform Reporting Standards require PHAs to submit timely GAAP-based unaudited financial information electronically to HUD. Amounts reported in the Financial Assessment Subsystem, FASS-PH, should be accurate. Condition: Unaudited amounts reported in certain key line items in the FASS-PH for FY 2023 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Also, relative to equity line items, GHURA is unable to input accurate unaudited FY 2023 financial information in the FASS-PH because audited FY 2020, FY 2021, and FY 2022 financial information in the FASS-PH are yet to be certified. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-004 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to reporting amounts in the FASS-PH, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, as recommended by HUD, GHURA should contract its current independent public accountant (IPA) to certify the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH since the predecessor IPA is no longer available to certify the information they audited. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel coordinated and prioritized with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of its unaudited and audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) as required from HUD-Honolulu by June 06, 2024. The Authority submitted the unaudited FY 2020 to HUD on May 18, 2024 and is in review by HUD. The unaudited FY 2021 is completed and inputted in the FASS-PH. To submit the audited FY 2020 and 2021, the audited submissions must be certified by an IPA before it is submitted to HUD. To get pass this step, the Authority is required to procure an Independent Public Auditor to certify the audited submissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021. The request for proposal is still ongoing. The audited FY 2022 was rejected by the current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority will be working with the IPA to submit the audited FY 2022 to HUD so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirements. Fiscal Year 2023 unaudited submission is in review with HUD and the audited FY 2023 submission will be worked on with the current IPA. Submission of the audited FY 2023 is contingent on the IPA’s agreement with the Authority. A waiver to submit the audited FY 2023 was submitted to HUD to request a due date on 09/01/2024.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2023-003 Housing Voucher Cluster Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Responsible accounting personnel coordinated and prioritized with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of its unaudited and audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) as required from HUD-Honolulu by June 06, 2024. The Authority submitted the unaudited FY 2020 to HUD on May 18, 2024 and is in review by HUD. The unaudited FY 2021 is completed and inputted in the FASS-PH. To submit the audited FY 2020 and 2021, the audited submissions must be certified by an IPA before it is submitted to HUD. To get pass this step, the Authority is required to procure an Independent Public Auditor to certify the audited submissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021. The request for proposal is still ongoing. The audited FY 2022 was rejected by the current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority will be working with the IPA to submit the audited FY 2022 to HUD so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirements. Fiscal Year 2023 unaudited submission is in review with HUD and the audited FY 2023 submission will be worked on with the current IPA. Submission of the audited FY 2023 is contingent on the IPA’s agreement with the Authority. A waiver to submit the audited FY 2023 was submitted to HUD to request a due date on 09/01/2024. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with the IPA and HUD

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2022-004

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2023-004
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

Beginning balances of equity, including any adjustments by GHURA, per the FY2023 Trial Balance (TB) did not agree with the audited ending balances per the FY2022 Single Audit Report (SAR). We noted variances, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce monitoring controls over compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-005 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Responsible personnel should reconcile the current year beginning balances with the prior year ending balances and should record adjustments, as necessary, to properly roll forward audited amounts. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel coordinated and prioritized with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of its unaudited and audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) as required from HUD-Honolulu by June 06, 2024. The Authority submitted the unaudited FY 2020 to HUD on May 18, 2024 and is in review by HUD. The unaudited FY 2021 is completed and inputted in the FASS-PH. To submit the audited FY 2020 and 2021, the audited submissions must be certified by an IPA before it is submitted to HUD. To get pass this step, the Authority is required to procure an Independent Public Auditor to certify the audited submissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021. The request for proposal is still ongoing. The audited FY 2022 was rejected by the current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority will be working with the IPA to submit the audited FY 2022 to HUD so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirements. Fiscal Year 2023 unaudited submission is in review with HUD and the audited FY 2023 submission will be worked on with the current IPA. Submission of the audited FY 2023 is contingent on the IPA’s agreement with the Authority. A waiver to submit the audited FY 2023 was submitted to HUD to request a due date on 09/01/2024.

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Finding No.: 2023-004 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Cluster: Housing Voucher Cluster AL Numbers: 14.EHV, COVID-19 14.HCC, 14.871, 14.879 Area: Special Tests and Provisions - Rolling Forward Equity Balances Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable special tests and provisions for rolling forward equity balances, the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) requires Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to properly account for program activity by properly maintaining account balances, by supporting a proper roll-forward of equity with records and accounting transactions, and by correcting detected errors. Condition: Beginning balances of equity, including any adjustments by GHURA, per the FY2023 Trial Balance (TB) did not agree with the audited ending balances per the FY2022 Single Audit Report (SAR). We noted variances, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Question Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce monitoring controls over compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2022-005 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Responsible personnel should reconcile the current year beginning balances with the prior year ending balances and should record adjustments, as necessary, to properly roll forward audited amounts. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel coordinated and prioritized with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of its unaudited and audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) as required from HUD-Honolulu by June 06, 2024. The Authority submitted the unaudited FY 2020 to HUD on May 18, 2024 and is in review by HUD. The unaudited FY 2021 is completed and inputted in the FASS-PH. To submit the audited FY 2020 and 2021, the audited submissions must be certified by an IPA before it is submitted to HUD. To get pass this step, the Authority is required to procure an Independent Public Auditor to certify the audited submissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021. The request for proposal is still ongoing. The audited FY 2022 was rejected by the current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority will be working with the IPA to submit the audited FY 2022 to HUD so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirements. Fiscal Year 2023 unaudited submission is in review with HUD and the audited FY 2023 submission will be worked on with the current IPA. Submission of the audited FY 2023 is contingent on the IPA’s agreement with the Authority. A waiver to submit the audited FY 2023 was submitted to HUD to request a due date on 09/01/2024.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2023-004 Housing Voucher Cluster Special tests and Provisions – Rolling Forward Equity Balances Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Responsible accounting personnel coordinated and prioritized with HUD-Honolulu to resolve the submission of its unaudited and audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) as required from HUD-Honolulu by June 06, 2024. The Authority submitted the unaudited FY 2020 to HUD on May 18, 2024 and is in review by HUD. The unaudited FY 2021 is completed and inputted in the FASS-PH. To submit the audited FY 2020 and 2021, the audited submissions must be certified by an IPA before it is submitted to HUD. To get pass this step, the Authority is required to procure an Independent Public Auditor to certify the audited submissions for FY 2020 and FY 2021. The request for proposal is still ongoing. The audited FY 2022 was rejected by the current IPA on May 23, 2024. The Authority will be working with the IPA to submit the audited FY 2022 to HUD so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirements. Fiscal Year 2023 unaudited submission is in review with HUD and the audited FY 2023 submission will be worked on with the current IPA. Submission of the audited FY 2023 is contingent on the IPA’s agreement with the Authority. A waiver to submit the audited FY 2023 was submitted to HUD to request a due date on 09/01/2024. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with the IPA and HUD

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2022-005

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FY 2022-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on October 5, 2023 — management decision was due April 5, 2024.

2022-001
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

1. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2021, do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: 2. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: 3. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 – CDBG Activity Summary by Selected Grant for Program Years 2021 and 2020 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: 4. Subawards are not reported in FSRS, as follows: Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2021-003 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: The Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) accounts for transactions using the cash basis method of accounting (real-time) while GHURA’s trial balance reflects transactions using the accrual basis method of accounting. Due to the differing accounting methods, variances are expected between reports extracted from IDIS and GHURA’s accounting system. The responsible party will prepare a reconciliation between GHURA’s trial balance and the IDIS reports to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the reported amounts. GHURA agrees with the recommendation to monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS.

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Finding No.: 2022-001 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: Various Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, reported amounts in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) should be accurate and complete. Also, recipients of grants or cooperative agreements are required to report first-tier subawards of $30,000 or more to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Subaward Reporting System (FSRS). Condition: 1. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG Financial Summary Report, Program Year 2021, do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: 2. Certain amounts reported in PR26 – CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: 3. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 – CDBG Activity Summary by Selected Grant for Program Years 2021 and 2020 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: 4. Subawards are not reported in FSRS, as follows: Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2021-003 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS. Views of Responsible Officials: The Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) accounts for transactions using the cash basis method of accounting (real-time) while GHURA’s trial balance reflects transactions using the accrual basis method of accounting. Due to the differing accounting methods, variances are expected between reports extracted from IDIS and GHURA’s accounting system. The responsible party will prepare a reconciliation between GHURA’s trial balance and the IDIS reports to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the reported amounts. GHURA agrees with the recommendation to monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2022-001 CDBG – Entitlement Grants Cluster Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action The Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) accounts for transactions using the cash basis method of accounting (real-time) while GHURA’s trial balance reflects transactions using the accrual basis method of accounting. Due to the differing accounting methods, variances are expected between reports extracted from IDIS and GHURA’s accounting system. The responsible party will prepare a reconciliation between GHURA’s trial balance and the IDIS reports to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the reported amounts. GHURA agrees with the recommendation to monitor subawards for reporting in FSRS. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner, and Jerricho Garcia, General Accounting Supervisor Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2024

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2021-003

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2022-002
Special Tests & Provisions

For all (or 100%) of the Program’s subrecipients, we noted payments that were either 3 or 7 days delayed after the allowable 30-day payment period. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for obligation, expenditure, and payment requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for obligation, expenditure, and payment requirements. No questioned cost is reported as the late payments are not considered improper payments. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for obligation, expenditure, and payment requirements. Upon the receipt of a payment request from a subrecipient, responsible personnel should immediately commence the necessary reviews and processing of payments within time frames that are sufficient to enable the release of checks within 30 days. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA agrees with the recommendation to review and process payment requests from subrecipients within the 30-day time frame.

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Finding No.: 2022-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.231 Emergency Solutions Grant Program Federal Award No.: SW20-SW-66-0001 Area: Special Tests and Provisions – Obligation, Expenditure and Payment Requirements Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable special tests and provisions for obligation, expenditure, and payment requirements, the recipient must pay each subrecipient for allowable costs within 30 days after receiving the subrecipient’s complete payment request. Condition: For all (or 100%) of the Program’s subrecipients, we noted payments that were either 3 or 7 days delayed after the allowable 30-day payment period. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for obligation, expenditure, and payment requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for obligation, expenditure, and payment requirements. No questioned cost is reported as the late payments are not considered improper payments. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for obligation, expenditure, and payment requirements. Upon the receipt of a payment request from a subrecipient, responsible personnel should immediately commence the necessary reviews and processing of payments within time frames that are sufficient to enable the release of checks within 30 days. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA agrees with the recommendation to review and process payment requests from subrecipients within the 30-day time frame.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2022-002 Emergency Solutions Grant Program Special Tests and Provisions – Obligation, Expenditure and Payment Requirements Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action GHURA agrees with the recommendation to review and process payment requests from subrecipients within the 30-day time frame. Responsible Party: Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner, and Jerricho Garcia, General Accounting Supervisor Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2024

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2022-003
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment

For one (or 4%) of 25 procurement transactions, aggregating $399,002 of $1,919,475 in total program nonpayroll expenditures, small purchase procedures were used for purchase order number PO220265 in the amount of $30,199 for janitorial supplies. However, sealed bidding procedures were required. Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce controls over compliance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. No questioned cost is reported because the procurement file demonstrated competition and the selection of the lowest quotations. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce controls over compliance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. For procurements in excess of $25,000, responsible personnel should publicly solicit bids and award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms with the IFB and is the lowest price. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible procurement personnel are updating the procurement policies which include emergency procurement and small purchases.

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Finding No.: 2022-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.850 Public and Indian Housing Federal Award No.: GQ001-00000321D Area: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements, for any amounts not exceeding $25,000, GHURA may use small purchase procedures. Sealed bidding shall be used for all contracts that exceed the small purchase threshold and that are not competitive proposals or non-competitive proposals. Under sealed bids, GHURA publicly solicits bids and awards a firm fixed-price contract (lump sum or unit price) to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming with all the material terms and conditions of the Invitation for Bid (IFB), is the lowest in price. Condition: For one (or 4%) of 25 procurement transactions, aggregating $399,002 of $1,919,475 in total program nonpayroll expenditures, small purchase procedures were used for purchase order number PO220265 in the amount of $30,199 for janitorial supplies. However, sealed bidding procedures were required. Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce controls over compliance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. No questioned cost is reported because the procurement file demonstrated competition and the selection of the lowest quotations. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce controls over compliance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements. For procurements in excess of $25,000, responsible personnel should publicly solicit bids and award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms with the IFB and is the lowest price. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible procurement personnel are updating the procurement policies which include emergency procurement and small purchases.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2022-003 Public and Indian Housing Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Responsible procurement personnel are updating the procurement policies which include emergency procurement and small purchases. Responsible Party: Antonio Camacho, Supply Management Administrator Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available

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2022-004
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Unaudited amounts reported in certain key line items in the FASS-PH for FY 2022 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with reporting requirements. Also, relative to equity line items, GHURA is unable to input the unaudited FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH, and such balances impact the FY 2022 reporting. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to reporting amounts in the FASS-PH, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should continue to coordinate with HUD relative to the submission of FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement.

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Finding No.: 2022-004 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Cluster: Housing Voucher Cluster AL Numbers: 14.EHV, 14.HCC, 14.871, 14.879 Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, the Uniform Reporting Standards require PHAs to submit timely GAAP-based unaudited financial information electronically to HUD. Amounts reported in the Financial Assessment Subsystem, FASS-PH, should be accurate. Condition: Unaudited amounts reported in certain key line items in the FASS-PH for FY 2022 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with reporting requirements. Also, relative to equity line items, GHURA is unable to input the unaudited FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH, and such balances impact the FY 2022 reporting. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to reporting amounts in the FASS-PH, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Also, responsible personnel should continue to coordinate with HUD relative to the submission of FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2022-004 Housing Voucher Cluster Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with HUD

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2022-005
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Beginning balances of equity, including any adjustments by GHURA, per the FY2022 Trial Balance (TB) did not agree with the audited ending balances per the FY2021 Single Audit Report (SAR). We noted variances, as follows: Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce monitoring controls over compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Responsible personnel should reconcile the current year beginning balances with the prior year ending balances and should record adjustments, as necessary, to properly roll forward audited amounts. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement.

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Finding No.: 2022-005 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Federal Cluster: Housing Voucher Cluster AL Numbers: 14.871, 14.879, 14.EHV, 14.HCC Area: Special Tests and Provisions - Rolling Forward Equity Balances Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable special tests and provisions for rolling forward equity balances, the Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) requires Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to properly account for program activity by properly maintaining account balances, by supporting a proper roll-forward of equity with records and accounting transactions, and by correcting detected errors. Condition: Beginning balances of equity, including any adjustments by GHURA, per the FY2022 Trial Balance (TB) did not agree with the audited ending balances per the FY2021 Single Audit Report (SAR). We noted variances, as follows: Cause: GHURA did not effectively enforce monitoring controls over compliance with special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. No questioned cost is reported as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce monitoring controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for rolling forward equity balances. Responsible personnel should reconcile the current year beginning balances with the prior year ending balances and should record adjustments, as necessary, to properly roll forward audited amounts. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding #2022-005 Housing Voucher Cluster Special Tests and Provisions – Rolling Forward Equity Balances Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Action Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement. Responsible Party: Frances Danieli, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with HUD

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FY 2021-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on May 11, 2022 — management decision was due November 11, 2022.

2021-002
Program Income
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

Finding No.: 2021-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B20ST660001 Area: Program Income Questioned Costs: $34,587 Criteria: CDBG grants funds are accounted for in HUD?s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). In accordance with program income requirements, the following are applicable: 1. The grantee must accurately account for program income generated from the use of CDBG funds and must treat such income as additional CDBG funds which are subject to all program rules. 2. The use of program income must be in accordance with specifications in the annual action plan. 3. Available program income must be drawn before entitlement funds. Conditions: 1. Program income receipts and disbursements recorded in the general ledger (GL) differ from program income reported in IDIS as of 09/30/2021, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. The FY 2021 Annual Action Plan submitted in March 2021 specifies anticipated program income of $5,060; however, GHURA expended program income of $115,663 during FY 2021, resulting in $110,603 of undisclosed program income expenditures. No revised FY 2021 annual action plan was provided. 3. During the course of FY 2021, an estimated total of $23,131 in entitlement grant funds was drawn before exhausting available program income. Also, as of 09/30/2021, the CDBG program income account balance was $34,587. Such balance should have been exhausted prior to draws from the grant funds and is, therefore, a questioned cost. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable program income requirements. Also, GHURA is in the process of trying to reconcile reported amounts with the underlying support of the recently deceased General Accounting Supervisor who had prepared the IDIS reports. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable program income requirements. The total questioned cost is $34,587 from Condition 3. No questioned cost results from Conditions 1 and 2 because the under- reported amounts do not represent Program overpayments. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable program income requirements. Prior to certifying the annual action plan and entries in IDIS, including entitlement grant draws, responsible personnel should examine underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data and to verify that available program income has been exhausted prior to drawing entitlement grant funds. Views of Responsible Officials: The recording, use, and reconciliation of the CDBG Program Income is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD?s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

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Finding No.: 2021-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: B20ST660001 Area: Program Income Questioned Costs: $34,587 Criteria: CDBG grants funds are accounted for in HUD?s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). In accordance with program income requirements, the following are applicable: 1. The grantee must accurately account for program income generated from the use of CDBG funds and must treat such income as additional CDBG funds which are subject to all program rules. 2. The use of program income must be in accordance with specifications in the annual action plan. 3. Available program income must be drawn before entitlement funds. Conditions: 1. Program income receipts and disbursements recorded in the general ledger (GL) differ from program income reported in IDIS as of 09/30/2021, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. The FY 2021 Annual Action Plan submitted in March 2021 specifies anticipated program income of $5,060; however, GHURA expended program income of $115,663 during FY 2021, resulting in $110,603 of undisclosed program income expenditures. No revised FY 2021 annual action plan was provided. 3. During the course of FY 2021, an estimated total of $23,131 in entitlement grant funds was drawn before exhausting available program income. Also, as of 09/30/2021, the CDBG program income account balance was $34,587. Such balance should have been exhausted prior to draws from the grant funds and is, therefore, a questioned cost. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable program income requirements. Also, GHURA is in the process of trying to reconcile reported amounts with the underlying support of the recently deceased General Accounting Supervisor who had prepared the IDIS reports. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable program income requirements. The total questioned cost is $34,587 from Condition 3. No questioned cost results from Conditions 1 and 2 because the under- reported amounts do not represent Program overpayments. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable program income requirements. Prior to certifying the annual action plan and entries in IDIS, including entitlement grant draws, responsible personnel should examine underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data and to verify that available program income has been exhausted prior to drawing entitlement grant funds. Views of Responsible Officials: The recording, use, and reconciliation of the CDBG Program Income is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD?s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding # 2021-002 CDBG ? Entitlement Grants Cluster Program Income Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: The recording, use, and reconciliation of the CDBG Program Income is complex in nature. The Authority will review its accounting processes to accurately record and provide complete reports as required by the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by the recommendations from HUD?s technical assistance, and by the updated Uniform Guidance requirements. Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance and the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). Responsible Party: Lucele Leon Guerrero, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available

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2021-003
Reporting
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

Finding No.: 2021-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: Various Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, reported amounts in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) should be accurate and complete. Conditions: 1. Certain amounts of entitlement grants funds (EN) and program income (PI) reported in C04PR03 ? Activity Summary Report do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 ? Financial Summary Report do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 3. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 ? CDBG Activity Summary by Selected Grant for Program Year 2020 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with reporting requirements. Also, GHURA is in the process of trying to reconcile reported amounts with the underlying support of the recently deceased General Accounting Supervisor who had prepared the IDIS reports. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance requirement as well as training on IDIS reporting. GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

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Finding No.: 2021-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.225 CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster Federal Award No.: Various Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, reported amounts in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) should be accurate and complete. Conditions: 1. Certain amounts of entitlement grants funds (EN) and program income (PI) reported in C04PR03 ? Activity Summary Report do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 ? Financial Summary Report do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 3. Certain amounts reported in C04PR26 ? CDBG Activity Summary by Selected Grant for Program Year 2020 do not agree with underlying accounting records, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively implement monitoring controls over compliance with reporting requirements. Also, GHURA is in the process of trying to reconcile reported amounts with the underlying support of the recently deceased General Accounting Supervisor who had prepared the IDIS reports. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost results because the variances do not represent Program overpayments. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should implement monitoring controls over compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prior to certifying IDIS reports, responsible personnel should examine and maintain underlying accounting records to determine the accuracy and completeness of reported data. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance requirement as well as training on IDIS reporting. GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding # 2021-003 CDBG ? Entitlement Grants Cluster Program Income Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Responsible accounting and planning personnel will be trained on updated Uniform Guidance requirement as well as training on IDIS reporting. Responsible Party: Lucele Leon Guerrero, Controller and Katherine Taitano, Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort and as training is made available

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2021-004
Reporting

As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, GHURA has not submitted the required FY 2021 unaudited financial information in the FASS-PH. Cause: GHURA?s submission of the audited FY 2019 financial information was rejected by HUD. HUD requested resubmission of corrected financial data no later than 06/29/2021. As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, HUD has not yet approved either the audited FY 2019 financial information or the unaudited FY 2020 financial information. Therefore, GHURA is unable to input the unaudited FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH for submission to HUD and for testing. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. As GHURA?s ability to comply with the FASS-PH submission is partially under the control of HUD, we are unable to quantify the extent of the noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should coordinate with HUD and prioritize the resolution of HUD?s rejections, thereby allowing for the approvals of the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in FASS-PH for submission and testing. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020 financial information so that the Authority?s Fiscal Year 2021 financial information can be submitted as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH). GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

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Finding No.: 2021-004 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.871 Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Award No.: FY 2021 Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, public housing agencies (PHAs) are required to submit timely GAAP-based unaudited and audited financial information electronically to HUD using the Financial Assessment Sub-system (FASS-PH). Condition: As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, GHURA has not submitted the required FY 2021 unaudited financial information in the FASS-PH. Cause: GHURA?s submission of the audited FY 2019 financial information was rejected by HUD. HUD requested resubmission of corrected financial data no later than 06/29/2021. As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, HUD has not yet approved either the audited FY 2019 financial information or the unaudited FY 2020 financial information. Therefore, GHURA is unable to input the unaudited FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH for submission to HUD and for testing. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. As GHURA?s ability to comply with the FASS-PH submission is partially under the control of HUD, we are unable to quantify the extent of the noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should coordinate with HUD and prioritize the resolution of HUD?s rejections, thereby allowing for the approvals of the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in FASS-PH for submission and testing. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020 financial information so that the Authority?s Fiscal Year 2021 financial information can be submitted as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH). GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding # 2021-004 Housing Voucher Cluster Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2019 and 2020 financial information so that the Authority?s Fiscal Year 2021 financial information can be submitted as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH). Responsible Party: Lucele Leon Guerrero, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with HUD

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2021-005
Special Tests & Provisions

As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, GHURA has not submitted the required FY 2021 unaudited financial information in the FASS-PH. Therefore, we are unable to determine whether required columns were added in the FASS-PH. Cause: GHURA?s submission of the audited FY 2019 financial information was rejected by HUD. HUD requested resubmission of corrected financial data no later than 06/29/2021. As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, HUD has not yet approved either the audited FY 2019 financial information or the unaudited FY 2020 financial information. Therefore, GHURA is unable to input the unaudited FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH for submission to HUD and for testing. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for CARES Act Funding. As GHURA?s ability to comply with the FASS-PH submission is partially under the control of HUD, we are unable to quantify the extent of the noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should coordinate with HUD and prioritize the resolution of HUD?s rejections, thereby allowing for the approvals of the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in FASS-PH for submission and testing. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2019, 2020, and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement for its CARES Act Funding. GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

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Finding No.: 2021-005 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) AL Program: 14.871 Housing Voucher Cluster Federal Award No.: FY 2021 Area: Special Tests and Provisions ? CARES Act Funding Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for CARES Act Funding, reporting requirements, HUD provided instructions on accounting for and FDS reporting of CARES Act Funds. Condition: As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, GHURA has not submitted the required FY 2021 unaudited financial information in the FASS-PH. Therefore, we are unable to determine whether required columns were added in the FASS-PH. Cause: GHURA?s submission of the audited FY 2019 financial information was rejected by HUD. HUD requested resubmission of corrected financial data no later than 06/29/2021. As of our fieldwork date on April 2, 2022, HUD has not yet approved either the audited FY 2019 financial information or the unaudited FY 2020 financial information. Therefore, GHURA is unable to input the unaudited FY 2021 financial information in the FASS-PH for submission to HUD and for testing. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for CARES Act Funding. As GHURA?s ability to comply with the FASS-PH submission is partially under the control of HUD, we are unable to quantify the extent of the noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should coordinate with HUD and prioritize the resolution of HUD?s rejections, thereby allowing for the approvals of the FY 2020 and FY 2021 financial information in FASS-PH for submission and testing. Views of Responsible Officials: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2019, 2020, and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement for its CARES Act Funding. GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding # 2021-005 CARES Act Funding Reporting Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions: Responsible accounting personnel will coordinate and prioritize with HUD to resolve the submission of its audited Fiscal Year 2019, 2020, and 2021 financial information as required in the Financial Assessment Sub-System (FASS-PH) so that the Authority can meet the reporting requirement for its CARES Act Funding. Responsible Party: Lucele Leon Guerrero, Controller Anticipated Date of Completion: Ongoing effort with HUD

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FY 2020-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on April 14, 2021 — management decision was due October 14, 2021.

2020-002
Reporting
REPEAT

GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report.Cause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Information technology issues with SPEARS is preventing submission as of March 2021.Effect:GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is presented as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance.Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2019-005 for CFDA 14.871/14.879 Housing Voucher ClusterRecommendation:Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements and should continue to coordinate with HUD to resolve technical issues with SPEARS so that the reports can be submitted.Views of Responsible Officials:GHURA sought guidance with U.S. HUD Section 3 Division to verify if HUD Form 60002 is required when reserve funds were used versus for construction or renovation activity during the fiscal year for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, HUD Section 3 did not provide a response to GHURA?s question. GHURA Management will seek further guidance with its Field Office Representatives to ensure compliance efforts are acceptable.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

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Finding No.: 2020-002Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCFDA Program: 14.157 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal Award No.: Section 8 Contract Number GQ10RO00001Area: ReportingQuestioned Costs: $0Criteria:In accordance with applicable reporting requirements, each recipient that administers covered public and Indian housing assistance, regardless of the amount expended, must submit HUD 60002, Section 3 Summary Report, Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons, using the automated Section 3 Performance Evaluation and Registry System (SPEARS) (24 CFR sections 135.3(a)(1) and 135.90).Condition:GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report.Cause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Information technology issues with SPEARS is preventing submission as of March 2021.Effect:GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is presented as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance.Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2019-005 for CFDA 14.871/14.879 Housing Voucher ClusterRecommendation:Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements and should continue to coordinate with HUD to resolve technical issues with SPEARS so that the reports can be submitted.Views of Responsible Officials:GHURA sought guidance with U.S. HUD Section 3 Division to verify if HUD Form 60002 is required when reserve funds were used versus for construction or renovation activity during the fiscal year for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, HUD Section 3 did not provide a response to GHURA?s question. GHURA Management will seek further guidance with its Field Office Representatives to ensure compliance efforts are acceptable.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding No.: 2020-002Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban RenewalCFDA Program: 14.157 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal Award No.: Section 8 Contract Number GQ10R00001Area: ReportingQuestioned Costs: $0Condition:GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report.Corrective Action Stated and Taken:GHURA sought guidance with U.S. HUD Section 3 Division to verify if HUD Form 60002 is required when reserve funds were used versus for construction or renovation activity during the fiscal year for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, HUD Section 3 did not provide a response to GHURA?s question.GHURA Management will seek further guidance with its Field Office Representatives to ensure compliance efforts are acceptable.Responsible Party:Sonny Perez, Architectural & Engineering ManagerAnticipated Date of Completion:On-going.

Prior Finding References

2019-005

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2020-003
Special Tests & Provisions

At September 30, 2020, the unobligated balance of funds in the project funds account was $175,527. Such residual was not deposited in the established account for residual receipts until March 2021. No questioned cost is presented as the residual balance was not expended.Cause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements over the residual receipts account.Effect:GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for the residual receipts account. There is a potential for delayed transfers of residual balances to be expended without prior approval by HUD.Recommendation:Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements over the residual receipts account.Views of Responsible Officials:The balance of funds in the project funds account, net of outstanding checks, was $175,527.43. This amount was deposited in the project reserve account on March 26, 2021.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

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Finding No.: 2020-003Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCFDA Program: 14.157 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal Award No.: Section 8 Contract Number GQ10RO00001Area: Special Tests and Provisions - Residual Receipts AccountQuestioned Costs: $0Criteria:In accordance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements, any funds in the project funds account (including earned interest) at the end of the fiscal year shall be deposited in a federally insured account within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year. Withdrawals from this account may be made only for project purposes and with the approval of HUD (24 CFR sections 891.400(e) and 891.600(e)).Condition:At September 30, 2020, the unobligated balance of funds in the project funds account was $175,527. Such residual was not deposited in the established account for residual receipts until March 2021. No questioned cost is presented as the residual balance was not expended.Cause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements over the residual receipts account.Effect:GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements for the residual receipts account. There is a potential for delayed transfers of residual balances to be expended without prior approval by HUD.Recommendation:Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements over the residual receipts account.Views of Responsible Officials:The balance of funds in the project funds account, net of outstanding checks, was $175,527.43. This amount was deposited in the project reserve account on March 26, 2021.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding No.: 2020-003Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban RenewalCFDA Program: 14.157 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyFederal Award No.: Section 8 Contract Number GQ10R000001Area: Special Tests and Provisions ? Residual Receipts AccountQuestioned Costs: $0Condition:At September 30, 2020, the unobligated balance of funds in the project funds account was $175,527. Such residual was not deposited in the established account for residual receipts until March 2021. No questioned cost is presented as the residual balance was not expended.Corrective Action Stated and Taken:The balance of funds in the project funds account, net of outstanding checks, was $175,527.43. This amount was deposited in the project reserve account on March 26, 2021.Responsible Party:Lucele Leon Guerrero, ControllerAnticipated Date of Completion:March 26, 2021

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2020-004
Reporting
REPEAT

GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report.Cause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Information technology issues with SPEARS is preventing submission as of March 2021.Effect:GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is presented as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance.Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2019-005Recommendation:Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements and should continue to coordinate with HUD to resolve technical issues with SPEARS so that the reports can be submitted.Views of Responsible Officials:GHURA sought guidance with U.S. HUD Section 3 Division to verify if HUD Form 60002 is required when reserve funds were used versus for construction or renovation activity during the fiscal year for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, HUD Section 3 did not provide a response to GHURA?s question. GHURA Management will seek further guidance with its Field Office Representatives to ensure compliance efforts are acceptable.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

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Finding No.: 2020-004Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCFDA Program: 14.871/14.879 Housing Voucher ClusterArea: ReportingQuestioned Costs: $0Criteria:Each recipient must submit HUD 60002, Section 3 Summary Report, Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons.Condition:GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report.Cause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Information technology issues with SPEARS is preventing submission as of March 2021.Effect:GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is presented as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance.Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2019-005Recommendation:Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements and should continue to coordinate with HUD to resolve technical issues with SPEARS so that the reports can be submitted.Views of Responsible Officials:GHURA sought guidance with U.S. HUD Section 3 Division to verify if HUD Form 60002 is required when reserve funds were used versus for construction or renovation activity during the fiscal year for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, HUD Section 3 did not provide a response to GHURA?s question. GHURA Management will seek further guidance with its Field Office Representatives to ensure compliance efforts are acceptable.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.

Corrective Action Plan

Finding No.: 2020-004Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban RenewalCFDA Program: 14.871/14.879 Housing Voucher ClusterArea: ReportingQuestioned Costs: $0Condition:GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report.Corrective Action Stated and Taken:GHURA sought guidance with U.S. HUD Section 3 Division to verify if HUD Form 60002 is required when reserve funds were used versus for construction or renovation activity during the fiscal year for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. However, HUD Section 3 did not provide a response to GHURA?s question.GHURA Management will seek further guidance with its Field Office Representatives to ensure compliance efforts are acceptable.Responsible Party:Sonny Perez, Architectural & Engineering ManagerAnticipated Date of Completion:On-going.

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2019-005

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2020-005
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
REPEAT

For one (or 17%) of 6 transactions tested, aggregating $331,314 of $1,877,176 in total non-payroll Program expenditures with contractors, the small purchase procurement method was used in June 2019 to procure a construction contract in excess of $50,000, as follows:See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/tableCause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable procurement requirements.Effect:GHURA is in potential noncompliance with applicable procurement requirements. No questioned cost is presented as the applicable small purchase threshold for the Government of Guam as a whole is $100,000 for construction. Subsequently, in August 2020, GHURA aligned its Procurement Policy with the Government of Guam thresholds.Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2019-006Recommendation:Responsible procurement personnel should enforce compliance with GHURA?s written procurement policy and should monitor such policy for timely alignment with any future changes to the Government of Guam?s procurement regulations accordingly.Views of Responsible Officials:GHURA aligned its Procurement Policy with federal and local laws and regulations governing small purchase procurement which reflected the Authority?s intent to comply with the existing maximum limits for such purchases and all purchases. Policy amendment was adopted by the GHURA Board of Commissioners to increase the small purchase limit to the legal limit of $100,000. GHURA procurement management had been adhering to the Authority?s approved policy since approval of BOC Resolution No. FY2020-21, Resolution Amending the Procurement Policy for the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, during the BOC Meeting dated August 28, 2020. Therefore, GHURA disagrees with this finding.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.Auditor Response:Our finding acknowledges that the policy alignment occurred in August 2020 and is for a transaction that occurred seven months prior to the corrective action.

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Finding No.: 2020-005Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCFDA Program: 14.872 Capital Fund ProgramFederal Award No.: GQ08P001501-18Area: Procurement and Suspension and DebarmentQuestioned Costs: $0Criteria:In accordance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements, a state must follow the same policies and procedures it uses for procurements from its non-federal funds. Therefore, sealed bidding shall be used for all contracts that exceed the small purchase threshold of $50,000 for construction.Condition:For one (or 17%) of 6 transactions tested, aggregating $331,314 of $1,877,176 in total non-payroll Program expenditures with contractors, the small purchase procurement method was used in June 2019 to procure a construction contract in excess of $50,000, as follows:See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/tableCause:GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable procurement requirements.Effect:GHURA is in potential noncompliance with applicable procurement requirements. No questioned cost is presented as the applicable small purchase threshold for the Government of Guam as a whole is $100,000 for construction. Subsequently, in August 2020, GHURA aligned its Procurement Policy with the Government of Guam thresholds.Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2019-006Recommendation:Responsible procurement personnel should enforce compliance with GHURA?s written procurement policy and should monitor such policy for timely alignment with any future changes to the Government of Guam?s procurement regulations accordingly.Views of Responsible Officials:GHURA aligned its Procurement Policy with federal and local laws and regulations governing small purchase procurement which reflected the Authority?s intent to comply with the existing maximum limits for such purchases and all purchases. Policy amendment was adopted by the GHURA Board of Commissioners to increase the small purchase limit to the legal limit of $100,000. GHURA procurement management had been adhering to the Authority?s approved policy since approval of BOC Resolution No. FY2020-21, Resolution Amending the Procurement Policy for the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, during the BOC Meeting dated August 28, 2020. Therefore, GHURA disagrees with this finding.GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides additional details.Auditor Response:Our finding acknowledges that the policy alignment occurred in August 2020 and is for a transaction that occurred seven months prior to the corrective action.

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Finding No.: 2020-005Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban RenewalCFDA Program: 14.872 Public Housing Capital FundFederal Award No.: GQ8P001501-18Area: Procurement and Suspension and DebarmentQuestioned Costs: $0Condition:For one (or 17%) of 6 transactions tested, aggregating $331,314 of $1,877,176 in total non-payroll Program expenditures with contractors, the small purchase procurement method was used in June 2019 to procure a construction contract in excess of $50,000, as follows:See Corrective Action Plan for chart/tableCorrective Action Stated and Taken:GHURA aligned its Procurement Policy with federal and local laws and regulations governing small purchase procurement which reflected the Authority?s intent to comply with the existing maximum limits for such purchases and all purchases. Policy amendment was adopted by the GHURA Board of Commissioners to increase the small purchase limit to the legal limit of $100,000. GHURA procurement management had been adhering to the Authority?s approved policy since approval of BOC Resolution No. FY2020-21, Resolution Amending the Procurement Policy for the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority, during the BOC Meeting dated August 28, 2020. Therefore, GHURA disagrees with this finding.Responsible Party:Greta Balmeo, Buyer Supervisor IIAnticipated Date of Completion:Completed on August 28, 2020

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2019-006

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FY 2019-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on August 24, 2020 — management decision was due February 24, 2021.

2019-002
Program Income

Program income reported in the IDIS PR01 - HUD Grants and Program Income report differs from GHURA?s schedule of program income, as follows: FY 2019 Program Income See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable program income requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable program income requirements. No questioned cost is presented as the program income cash is deposited in GHURA?s designated HOME Program Income bank account as of September 30, 2019. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should periodically monitor program income receipts for complete and accurate reporting in IDIS in accordance with applicable program income requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CFDA Program: 14.239 HOME Investment Partnership Program Federal Award No.: M18ST660202 Area: Program Income Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable program income requirements, the participating jurisdiction must report all program income in HUD?s computerized disbursement and information system (IDIS). Condition: Program income reported in the IDIS PR01 - HUD Grants and Program Income report differs from GHURA?s schedule of program income, as follows: FY 2019 Program Income See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable program income requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable program income requirements. No questioned cost is presented as the program income cash is deposited in GHURA?s designated HOME Program Income bank account as of September 30, 2019. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should periodically monitor program income receipts for complete and accurate reporting in IDIS in accordance with applicable program income requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-002 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal CFDA Program: 14.239 HOME Investment Partnership Program Federal Award No.: M18ST660202 Area: Program Income Questioned Costs : $0 Condition: Program income reported in the IDIS PR01 ? HUD Grants and Program Income report differs from GHURA?s schedule of program income, as follows: See Corrective Action Plan for chart/table. Corrective Action Stated and Taken: GHURA will assess its current processes and revise its procedures to ensure a more routine and timely receipting of HOME program income into HUD?s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). Program income on-hand will be receipted into IDIS immediately. GHURA will seek technical assistance from HUD to improve its planning for the use of program income. Responsible Party: Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2020

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2019-003
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSQUESTIONED COSTS

For four (or 80%) of five tenants tested, aggregating $4,000 of $384,177 in rental and leasing costs, no documents were provided to substantiate compliance with applicable requirements for reasonable rental rates. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not establish and implement internal controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for reasonable rental rates. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for reasonable rental rates. The total questioned cost is $5,914. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should establish and implement internal controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for reasonable rental rates. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CFDA Program: 14.267 Continuum of Care Federal Award No.: GU0011L9C001607, GU0011L9C001708 Area: Special Tests and Provisions - Reasonable Rental Rates Questioned Costs: $5,914 Criteria: In accordance with applicable special tests and provisions requirements, where grants are used to pay for rent for all or a part of a structure, the rent paid must be reasonable in relation to rents being charged in the area for comparable space. In addition, the rent may not exceed rents currently being charged by the same owner for comparable unassisted space. (24 CFR section 578.49(b)(1)). Where grants are used to pay rent for individual housing units, the rent paid must be reasonable in relation to rents being charged for comparable units taking into account relevant features. In addition, the rents may not exceed rents currently being charged by the same owner for comparable unassisted units, and the portion of rents paid with grant funds may not exceed HUD-determined fair market rents. (24 CFR sections 578.49(b)(2) and 578.51(g). Condition: For four (or 80%) of five tenants tested, aggregating $4,000 of $384,177 in rental and leasing costs, no documents were provided to substantiate compliance with applicable requirements for reasonable rental rates. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not establish and implement internal controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for reasonable rental rates. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable special tests and provisions for reasonable rental rates. The total questioned cost is $5,914. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should establish and implement internal controls over compliance with applicable special tests and provisions for reasonable rental rates. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-003 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal CFDA Program: 14.267 Continuum of Care Federal Award No.: GU0011L9C001607, GU0011L9C001708 Area: Special Tests and Provisions ? Reasonable Rental Rates Questioned Costs: $5,914 Condition: For four (or 80%) of five tenants tested, aggregating $4,000 of $384,177 in rental and leasing costs, no documents were provided to substantiate compliance with applicable requirements for reasonable rental rates. See Corrective Action Plan for chart/table. Corrective Action Stated and Taken: The Authority will seek HUD technical assistance to ensure compliance efforts are acceptable. Internal controls guiding staff actions to comply with the rent reasonableness requirement will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Where applicable, internal controls will be updated to ensure they are in line with current program rules and regulations. Responsible Party: Chief Planner Anticipated Date of Completion: November 30, 2020

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2019-004
Eligibility
REPEATQUESTIONED COSTS

Of 60 case files tested, we noted deficiencies, as follows: 1. For one (or 2%), the head of household did not sign the Declaration of Section 214 Status form. No questioned cost is presented because alternative documentation demonstrates the household qualifies on the basis of citizenship. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. For three (or 5%), no EIV report was on file. No questioned cost is presented because GHURA subsequently provided the EIV reports on July 14, 2020, and such reports were consistent with compliant income eligibility calculations. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 3. For one (or 2%), no Community Service timesheet was on file. Furthermore, no documentation was on file to support an exemption from the community service requirement. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively perform quality control reviews over compliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable eligibility requirements. The projected questioned cost exceeds the threshold, and the total known questioned cost is $1,188. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2018-05 and 2018-09 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should conduct quality control reviews on tenant files so that all required documentation is complete and accurate at the time of admission or recertification in accordance with applicable eligibility requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details of corrective actions taken.

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Finding No.: 2019-004 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CFDA Program: 14.850 Public and Indian Housing Federal Award No.: GQ001000003 Area: Eligibility Questioned Costs: $1,188 Criteria: In accordance with applicable eligibility requirements, the Public Housing Agency (PHA) must do the following: (1) As a condition of admission or continued occupancy, require the tenant and other family members to provide necessary information, including Declaration of Section 214 Status form and proof of community service of eight hours each month. (2) For both family income examinations and reexaminations, obtain and document third-party verification of income, including HUD?s Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system in its entirety. Additionally, the required documentation should be complete and accurate at the time of admission or recertification. Condition: Of 60 case files tested, we noted deficiencies, as follows: 1. For one (or 2%), the head of household did not sign the Declaration of Section 214 Status form. No questioned cost is presented because alternative documentation demonstrates the household qualifies on the basis of citizenship. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. For three (or 5%), no EIV report was on file. No questioned cost is presented because GHURA subsequently provided the EIV reports on July 14, 2020, and such reports were consistent with compliant income eligibility calculations. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 3. For one (or 2%), no Community Service timesheet was on file. Furthermore, no documentation was on file to support an exemption from the community service requirement. See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not effectively perform quality control reviews over compliance with applicable eligibility requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable eligibility requirements. The projected questioned cost exceeds the threshold, and the total known questioned cost is $1,188. Identification as a Repeat Finding: 2018-05 and 2018-09 Recommendation: Responsible personnel should conduct quality control reviews on tenant files so that all required documentation is complete and accurate at the time of admission or recertification in accordance with applicable eligibility requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details of corrective actions taken.

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Finding No.: 2019-004 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal CFDA Program: 14.850 Public and Indian Housing Federal Award No.: GQ001000003 Area: Eligibility Questioned Costs: $1,188 Condition: Of 60 case files tested, we noted deficiencies, as follows: 1. For one (or 2%), the head of household did not sign the Declaration of Section 214 Status form. No questioned cost is presented because alternative documentation demonstrates the household qualifies on the basis of citizenship. See Corrective Action Plan for chart/table. 2. For three (or 5%), no EIV report was on file. No questioned cost is presented because GHURA subsequently provided the EIV reports on July 14, 2020, and such reports were consistent with compliant income eligibility calculations. See Corrective Action Plan for chart/table. 3. For one (2%). No Community Service timesheet was on file. Furthermore, no documentation was on file to support an exemption from the community service requirement. See Corrective Action Plan for chart/table. Corrective Action Stated and Taken: 1. Unit 127AND ? Declaration of Section 214 Status signed by adult household member (U.S. Citizen). Tabbed in Flap 1. 2. Three EIV reports ? 54KAL/206JQQ/20MAO (New Admissions) ? EIV reports printed. Tabbed in Flap 3. 3. Unit 23MAO ? Community Service time incomplete. Community Service work out agreement signed by adult Household Member and in Flap 4. Responsible Party: Property Site Manager Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2020

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2019-005
Reporting

1. We identified inaccuracies in the reporting of FDS Line 11170 ? (Administrative Fee Equity) and FDS Line 11180 ? (Housing Assistance Payments Equity), as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report. Cause: GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is presented as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-005 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CFDA Program: 14.871/14.879 Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: The following reporting requirements are applicable: 1. PHA?s must submit accurate Financial Reports (OMB No. 2535-0107), namely accurate FDS equity line items. FDS Line 11180 ? (Housing Assistance Payments Equity) represents the HAP equity for the HCVP only. Amounts reported in this line should not be comingled with other voucher-related activities. 2. Each recipient must submit HUD 60002, Section 3 Summary Report, Economic Opportunities for Low- and Very Low-Income Persons. Condition: 1. We identified inaccuracies in the reporting of FDS Line 11170 ? (Administrative Fee Equity) and FDS Line 11180 ? (Housing Assistance Payments Equity), as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. 2. GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report. Cause: GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable reporting requirements. No questioned cost is presented as we are unable to quantify the extent of noncompliance. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should enforce compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-005 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal CFDA Program: 14.871/14.879 Housing Voucher Cluster Area: Reporting Questioned Costs: $0 Condition: 1. We identified inaccuracies in the reporting of FDS Line 11170 ? (Administrative Fee Equity) and FDS Line 11180 ? (Housing Assistance Payments Equity), as follows: See Corrective Action Plan for chart/table. GHURA comingled Mainstream Vouchers of $78,665 in FDS Line 11180. 2. GHURA did not submit the required HUD 60002 report. Corrective Action Stated and Taken: 1. Reclass will be done prior to submitting the audited Financial Data Schedule. 2. A HUD Form 60002 report will be prepared and submitted accordingly. Responsible Party: 1. Controller 2. Architectural & Engineering Manager Anticipated Date of Completion: September 30, 2020

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2019-006
Procurement & Suspension/Debarment
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

For one (or 7%) of 15 transactions tested, aggregating $746,880 of $1,877,176 in total non-payroll Program expenditures with contractors, the small purchase procurement method was used to procure a construction contract in excess of $50,000, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable procurement requirements. It appears GHURA used the construction cost per unit, instead of the overall construction contract cost, as the basis for applying small purchase procedures. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable procurement requirements. No questioned cost is presented as the applicable small purchase threshold for the Government of Guam as a whole is $100,000. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should revisit GHURA?s existing written procurement policy and the Government of Guam?s procurement regulations and should adopt applicable thresholds accordingly. Responsible procurement personnel should enforce compliance with GHURA?s written procurement policy. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-006 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CFDA Program: 14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund Federal Award No.: GQ08P001501-17 Area: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Questioned Costs: $0 Criteria: In accordance with applicable procurement and suspension and debarment requirements, a state must follow the same policies and procedures it uses for procurements from its non-federal funds. Therefore, sealed bidding shall be used for all contracts that exceed the small purchase threshold of $50,000 for construction. GHURA shall not break down requirements aggregating more than $50,000 into several purchases that are less than the threshold merely to (1) permit use of the small purchase procedures or (2) avoid any requirements that apply to construction that exceeds $50,000 to the greatest extent feasible. Condition: For one (or 7%) of 15 transactions tested, aggregating $746,880 of $1,877,176 in total non-payroll Program expenditures with contractors, the small purchase procurement method was used to procure a construction contract in excess of $50,000, as follows: See Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs for chart/table. Cause: GHURA did not enforce compliance with applicable procurement requirements. It appears GHURA used the construction cost per unit, instead of the overall construction contract cost, as the basis for applying small purchase procedures. Effect: GHURA is in noncompliance with applicable procurement requirements. No questioned cost is presented as the applicable small purchase threshold for the Government of Guam as a whole is $100,000. Recommendation: Responsible personnel should revisit GHURA?s existing written procurement policy and the Government of Guam?s procurement regulations and should adopt applicable thresholds accordingly. Responsible procurement personnel should enforce compliance with GHURA?s written procurement policy. Views of Responsible Officials: GHURA?s Corrective Action Plan provides details to address the finding and recommendation.

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Finding No.: 2019-006 Federal Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Renewal CFDA Program: 14.872 Public Housing Capital Fund Federal Award No.: GQ8P001501-17 Area: Procurement and Suspension and Debarment Questioned Costs : $0 Condition: For one (or 7%) of 15 transactions tested, aggregating $746,880 of $1,877,176 in total non-payroll Program expenditures with contractors, the small purchase procurement method was used to procure a construction contract in excess of $50,000, as follows: See Corrective Action Plan for chart/table. Corrective Action Stated and Taken: GHURA will align its Procurement Policy with federal and local laws and regulations governing small purchase procurement to correctly reflect the Authority?s intent to comply with the existing maximum limits for such purchases and all purchases. Policy amendments will be proposed for adoption by the GHURA Board of Commissioners to increase the small purchase limit to the legal limit of $100,000. GHURA procurement management will adhere to the Authority?s approved policy moving forward. Responsible Party: Buyer Supervisor II Anticipated Date of Completion: September 25, 2020

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FY 2018-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on June 25, 2019 — management decision was due December 25, 2019.

2018-001
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

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2017-005

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2018-002
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-002

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2018-003
Eligibility
REPEAT

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2017-003

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2018-004
Special Tests & Provisions
REPEAT

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-004

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2018-005
Eligibility
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2017-006

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2018-006
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2017-010

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2018-007
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2017-007

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2018-008
Special Tests & Provisions
REPEAT

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-009

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2018-009
Special Tests & Provisions
REPEAT

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-012

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2018-010
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GSA_MIGRATION

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2018-011
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2018-012
Other

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FAC accepted this audit on June 27, 2018 — management decision was due December 27, 2018.

2017-001
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2017-002
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2017-003
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2017-004
Special Tests & Provisions
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2017-005
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2017-006
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2017-007
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2017-008
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2017-009
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2016-009

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2017-010
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2017-011
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2016-011

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2017-012
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2016-013

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2017-013
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2016-004

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2017-014
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2017-015
Special Tests & Provisions

GSA_MIGRATION

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2017-016
Special Tests & Provisions
REPEAT

GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-003

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FY 2016-09-30

FAC accepted this audit on May 22, 2017 — management decision was due November 22, 2017.

2016-002
Special Tests & Provisions

GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-003
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

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2015-003

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2016-004
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-005
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

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2016-006
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

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2016-007
Eligibility
MATERIAL WEAKNESSREPEAT

GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-001

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2016-008
Special Tests & Provisions
MATERIAL WEAKNESS

GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-009
Special Tests & Provisions

GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-010
Eligibility
REPEAT

GSA_MIGRATION

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2015-002

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2016-011
Eligibility

GSA_MIGRATION

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GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-012
Special Tests & Provisions

GSA_MIGRATION

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2016-013
Special Tests & Provisions

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