Last updated on July 10th, 2025Internal controls in Public Housing Authorities ensure that public funds are being allocated and used properly. Management at all levels is responsible for implementing and updating these controls. When correctly implemented, a system of internal controls helps to minimize financial risk, prevent fraud, and maintain

Last updated on June 16th, 2025Single audits—required for all non-federal entities expending over $750,000 in federal assistance during the fiscal year—examine an organization’s financial statements and compliance with federal award requirements. Single audits look at an entity’s financial records, policies, documentation, and internal controls, as well as how the organization

Like many organizations, Public Housing Authorities rely on online systems to carry out a wide range of essential operations. However, PHAs using antiquated software often face a multitude of challenges and frustrations. Outdated software impedes operations, leads to delays, hinders financial processes, and increases the PHA’s susceptibility to cyber threats.

Last updated on April 22nd, 2025By October 1, 2025, HUD-assisted properties must implement the NSPIRE standards, a new set of standards for physical inspections of HUD properties. HUD property owners and landlords should familiarize themselves with the new standards and implement the required changes to inspection procedures prior to the

Last updated on March 18th, 2025A fee accountant is an external accountant hired by a Public Housing Authority on a contractual basis to handle the organization’s accounting responsibilities. The use of a fee accountant can improve the accuracy and efficiency of an Authority’s financial reporting, give the Authority access to

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) can become vulnerable to fraud and corruption—by both external and internal parties— if proper precautions are not taken to safeguard these agencies against such risks. This article will discuss the measures Public Housing Authorities can take to prevent and detect potential fraud risks. Types of Fraud

Last updated on September 27th, 2024On August 14, HUD published Fiscal Year (FY2025) Fair Market Rents (FMRs), as well as a Federal Register notice, entitled “Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy Program; and Other Programs; Fiscal Year 2025.” The notice provides

Activities to prevent bias and discrimination in housing have dramatically picked up speed on the Federal level and in New York. Guidance and communications reveal a multi-pronged approach to enforcing the Fair Housing Act by touching on a wide variety of activities from screenings to insurer practices and more. Following are