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FINAL REPORT
City of Glendale
HOUSING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT
September 15, 2022
Moss Adams LLP
999 Third Avenue, Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 302-6500
Housing Management and Maintenance Internal Audit Report for the City of Glendale
Table of Contents
Executive Summary 1
A. Objectives 1
B. Conclusions 1
Detailed Report 3
A. Introduction 3
B. Background 3
C. Scope and Methodology 4
Findings and Recommendations 6
Process Improvement Opportunities 13
Appendix A: Definitions of Audit Finding Rankings 16
Appendix B: Template for Maintenance and Replacement
Forecasting 17
Appendix C: Maintenance Checklist 18
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Moss Adams LLP (Moss Adams) was contracted by the City of Glendale (the City) to perform an
internal audit related to the City’s Housing Management and Maintenance (HMM) function within the
Community Services Department (Department). We performed a variety of procedures to test internal
controls and assess the overall HMM function for compliance with policies and procedures and best
practices, as well as to assess for overall efficiency and effectiveness of select processes. Our
procedures included assessing preventative maintenance practices, evaluating asset replacement
tracking and monitoring, testing work order intake and processing, testing the completeness and
accuracy of inventory listings, and assessing the tracking and controls of capital-type items such as
HVAC units and appliances.
This engagement was performed in accordance with Standards for Consulting Services established
by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Accordingly, we provide no opinion,
attestation, or other form of assurance with respect to our work or the information upon which our
work is based. This engagement was also performed consistent with the guidance issued by the
Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA’s) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). This
report was developed based on information gained from our interviews and analyses of sample
documentation. The procedures we performed do not constitute an examination in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards or attestation standards.
Our objectives for this engagement were to:
Assess the overall HMM process for adequate controls and compliance with policies and
procedures and best practices.
Review preventative maintenance schedules, asset replacement tracking and monitoring, and
work order intake process.
Test the completeness and accuracy of inventory listings.
Assess the tracking and control of inventory and capital-type items.
Evaluate the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s HMM program.
The procedures and testing performed identified two areas that warrant improvement. These are
highlighted below:
Finding 1. Physical Inventory Counts – Medium Risk
Finding Inventory on hand was not being tracked on a perpetual basis, and regular physical
inventory counts, or other usage monitoring controls were not in place to ensure
that inventory was not lost, stolen, or otherwise misappropriated.
Recommendation Document and implement physical inventory count processes and establish other
high-level monitoring controls to evaluate usage and ensure that potential issues
are identified and addressed timely.
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Finding 2. Work Order Analysis – Medium Risk
Finding Work orders were not always resolved timely, and adequate detail of the work
performed or materials used was not consistently documented. Detailed work order
information was not available to allow for meaningful analysis to identify potential
recurring issues or opportunities for improvement.
Recommendation Evaluate the current expectations for timeliness of completing work orders and
update the existing policy to reflect those expectations. Require that maintenance
technicians document detailed information on work orders including the services
performed and materials used, implement a quality control inspection process, and
perform meaningful analysis on work order details.
Throughout the internal audit, we also identified process improvement opportunities related to
preventative maintenance scheduling, asset replacement forecasting, and policies and procedures.
These process improvement opportunities should be considered for implementation. See Section IV
for details on these process improvement opportunities.
Although the focus of this internal audit was to identify opportunities for improvement, it is important to
note the areas that are operating well. The City should be commended for the following
accomplishments:
Policies and Procedures: The policies and procedures related to work order tracking and
processing and preventative maintenance and asset replacement functions provides a good
baseline for the Department to utilize in drafting and updating policies and procedures.
Eagerness for Improvements: During our interviews, feedback from Housing employees
indicated an eagerness to implement improvements to the HMM functions.
We would like to thank City staff and management for their time and efforts in assisting with this
project.
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DETAILED REPORT
Moss Adams was contracted by the City to perform an internal audit over the Housing Management
and Maintenance (HMM) function within the Community Services Department (Department). This
audit was focused on the tracking and management of inventory, capital assets, and capital-type
items, work order intake and response, software asset management, and the preventative
maintenance and asset replacement programs. This internal audit was performed as part of the Fiscal
Year (FY) 2022 Annual Audit Plan developed by the City’s Independent Internal Audit Program (IIAP).
Our internal audit was performed between February and June 2022. Please refer to Appendix A for
definitions of audit finding rankings.
The City’s Community Services Department is responsible for Housing functions, which includes
monitoring 155 units across three different properties that were built through the 1940s, 1950s, and
1970s. The Department has been utilizing the Lindsey-MRI (Lindsey) system, a property
management software and work order tracking module for over 20 years. As of FY 2021, the Housing
Division managed over $3 million (net of depreciation) of capital assets and varying levels of
inventory on hand (i.e., paint, appliance parts, etc.), and processed approximately 120 work orders
per month. As of the time of this internal audit, work orders were entered manually into the Lindsey
system by Housing personnel and assigned to maintenance technicians for processing. Housing is
currently looking at different software/systems to help provide tracking and reporting needs identified
by department staff. Currently, the City is in the process of implementing Lucity, a new maintenance
software, within select City departments with a focus on helping departments track past and
upcoming maintenance of capital assets and aid in the budget process. The Lucity software contains
a work order module, similar to the Lindsey system currently utilized by the Department. Lucity may
be able to assist the HMM area with other functionality and will continue to be evaluated along with
other Public Housing-related software options.
Our objectives for this internal audit were related to the City’s HMM function. Specifically, the internal
audit focused on the following objectives:
Assessing the overall HMM process for adequate controls and compliance with policies and
procedures and best practices.
Reviewing preventative maintenance schedules, asset replacement tracking and monitoring, and
work order intake process.
Testing the completeness and accuracy of inventory listings.
Assessing the tracking and control of inventory and capital-type items.
Evaluating the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s HMM program.
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In order to obtain an understanding of the specific processes and controls, and overall HMM
functions, we conducted interviews with personnel of the Community Services Department. These
employees have designated responsibilities related to the HMM function, including work order and
maintenance processing, equipment and inventory purchases, and physical asset and inventory
counts. We reviewed the City’s policies and procedures provided during the internal audit related to
HMM. We performed the following detailed testing procedures:
Physical Inventory Counts: We requested all documentation related to the last physical
inventory counts performed including support for the physical counts, documentation of who
performed the count, and documentation of the final reconciliation and resulting adjustments. We
assessed the documentation to determine whether:
○ Inventory counts were performed within the last fiscal year.
○ The inventory counts performed appeared to be complete and adequate.
○ Departments appeared to be actively involved in the counts and that someone other than the
inventory custodian was involved in, or approved, the count results.
○ The results were reconciled to the Maintenance Supply Inventory Listing (MSIL), changes
were properly supported (e.g., disposals, additions, etc.), and adjustments were made timely.
Through interviews, we determined whether there were existing instructions used to conduct the
physical inventory counts and whether inventory spot checks were conducted regularly.
Inventory Purchasing: We obtained a listing of all Housing purchases of inventory (i.e.,
expenses coded to inventory general ledger accounts) from June 1, 2021 through February 28,
2022, and selected a random sample of 20 inventory purchases. We assessed the supporting
documentation for the following:
○ Purchase approvals are documented.
○ Transactions are correctly recorded on the general ledger.
○ Delivery/receipt of the inventory was documented.
○ Segregation of duties existed between the purchases and receiving of inventory.
○ The purchased inventory was added to the MSIL.
In addition to the above, we evaluated the results to assess whether inventory purchases appear
to be well controlled, inventory is being added to the MSIL upon receipt, and opportunities for
improvement to controls or the overall process exist.
Capital Asset Monitoring: Through interviews, we obtained an understanding of the current
processes related to capital asset management. We quantified and evaluated the types of
Housing capital assets under Community Services Department management. We evaluated for
potential control gaps to help ensure assets are effectively being monitored and accurately
reported.
Work Order Response and Analysis: We obtained a listing of all work orders completed from
June 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022, and selected a random sample of 40 work orders. We
assessed these work orders for timely completion according to their classifications (e.g.,
emergency and non-emergency). Additionally, we performed a detailed analysis on approximately
1,500 work orders and attempted to quantify items such as:
○ Units with the highest repair costs.
○ Units with the greatest number of work orders.
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○ Most commonly occurring problems, based on the total cost and the total number of work
orders processed.
○ Issues that take the longest and shortest amount of time to complete.
○ Technicians that handle the largest amount of work orders.
○ Technicians that have the fastest work order completion time, on average.
Additionally, we evaluated based on the results above if there are opportunities for improving
work order intake and prioritization processes.
Preventative Maintenance and Asset Replacement Programs: We obtained an understanding
of how the Department is currently tracking preventive maintenance and asset replacement
schedules and researched best practices in this area. Using the best practices and the Public
Housing Maintenance Policy and Procedure, we created the following:
○ A checklist of common maintenance items that can be reviewed during the completion of
each work order.
○ A template for preventative maintenance scheduling and asset replacement forecasting.
Policies and Procedures: Throughout our testing, we documented policy and procedure
recommendations based on our experience and research with industry best practices. We
assessed the following areas:
○ Inventory Management
○ Capital Asset Management
○ Work Order Tracking and Processing
○ Preventative Maintenance and Asset Replacement Programs
Systems Assessment: For each of the areas of focus described above, we evaluated the
Department’s current use of the Lindsey system, performed research to assess whether there
were system capabilities that could be utilized to increase the efficiency or effectiveness of the
related functions, and evaluated whether another system, such as Lucity, could add value. We
specifically evaluated the system usage and capabilities as it relates to:
○ Physical inventory and capital asset tracking and monitoring.
○ Work order tracking and processing.
○ Preventative maintenance and asset replacement.
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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Finding Inventory on hand was not being tracked on a perpetual basis, and regular physical
inventory counts, or other usage monitoring controls were not in place to ensure
that inventory was not lost, stolen, or otherwise misappropriated.
Recommendation Document and implement physical inventory count processes and establish other
high-level monitoring controls to evaluate usage and ensure that potential issues
are identified and addressed timely.
Condition: The Department maintained certain inventory items on hand, such as paint, small parts,
supplies, etc., for repairs and maintenance performed on the housing units. Controls were not in
place to track inventory on hand on a perpetual basis or to conduct regular physical inventory counts.
A physical inventory count was completed In FY 2021; however, there was no documentation to
support the count that was performed, and it was unclear if the results of the count were utilized in a
meaningful way. In addition, there were no written instructions for performing the counts and there
were no other mitigating controls over inventory, such as independent spot checks of amounts on
hand or evaluation of inventory purchase and usage trends.
Criteria: Best practices established by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), as well
as other reputable best practice resources, recommend either tracking inventory on a perpetual basis
or instituting a formal inventory count process at set intervals throughout the year. In instances where
physical inventory counts are performed, the results should be utilized to assess the reasonableness
of inventory level changes. The process should be documented and applied consistently to ensure
that inventory records are accurate for operational decisions and financial reporting, and to ensure
that misuse or misappropriation of City inventory is identified timely.
Cause: Based on interviews, the Department did not have a policy established, and had not
developed or implemented a formal process for tracking inventory on hand on a perpetual basis or for
performing regular inventory counts. The expectation was that the MSIL be updated annually, based
on a count performed by the maintenance technicians; however, the results were not used for any
form of analysis or oversight of inventory usage and balances.
Effect: Inventory may be lost, stolen, or otherwise misappropriated, and it would not be identified in
the absence of physical inventory counts or other mitigating controls. While the overall inventory
balance was immaterial to the City, a lack of controls over inventory can lead to inaccurate
information for operational decisions and potential public relations risks if inventory was to be stolen
or otherwise misappropriated and it was not identified and addressed timely.
Recommendation: The Department should establish and document policies and procedures around
the HMM physical inventory process. These are essential to ensuring an effective and reliable count
is performed and demonstrating management’s commitment to control and accountability over
inventory. In defining the inventory count process, the Department should consider what inventory
should be counted, in what frequency, who should perform the counts, the specific purpose of the
counts performed, and a method for ensuring that inaccuracies or changes reported during counts
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are processed and recorded timely. The results of the physical counts should be used to perform
meaningful analysis and monitoring, such as:
Performing a high-level reconciliation of the beginning balance, plus purchases of inventory, less
usage, compared to the ending balances.
Comparing trends of inventory purchases to total usage inputs such as number of work orders
processed.
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MANAGEMENT RESPONSE
Management
Agreement Partially Concur
Owner Jean Moreno, Community Services Director
Target Completion
Date October 28, 2022
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Action Plan The estimated dollar value of all materials and parts on hand in inventory is
valued at $15,441. Housing uses/tracks over 250 different types of parts and
materials from cable ties to wall lamps varying from $0.05 up to $196 in value
individually. There are approximately 1,822 parts on hand in 173 categories as
follows with 84% of the parts on hand valued at less than $10.00 per unit:
$0-$9.99 – 1,529 units (84%)
$10.00-$24.99 – 155 units (9%)
$25.00-$49.99 – 78 units (4%)
$50.00 and up – 60 units (3%)
Additionally, this inventory ($15,441) accounts for 0.42% of total capital assets net
depreciation as of June 30, 2021 ($3,666,406), and less than 4% of annual capital
asset expenditures ($392,949). The inventory on hand represents about 19% of
annual expenditures indicating that the inventory turns over five times in a year.
In examining the inventory in the greater context of all capital assets and
operations, management’s position is that the materiality of this inventory and the
associated risk of loss is de minimis. It is not reasonable that every part with
nominal value per unit used for a work order will be documented, therefore
attempting to track and reconcile inventory is not feasible nor warranted.
There are compensating controls in place as it relates to these purchases which
address the appropriate level of internal controls in accordance with city policy.
All parts are kept in a locked room and picked up each day for work orders as
they are needed. All inventory on-hand is purchased by maintenance staff
utilizing procurement cards which are subject to city review policies that
incorporate segregation of duties for purchases and approvals. The Account
Specialist who is not involved in the purchases and does not have a procurement
card is responsible for reviewing all purchases to ensure compliance with city
policy and uploading all required documentation into MUNIS which is ultimately
reviewed once more by the appropriate supervisors. Finally, most large
purchases of a significant nature are on done on an as-needed basis and are not
kept in inventory.
Housing will establish an Inventory Policy and Procedure that establishes the
following as the housing division’s policy:
A list of maintenance supplies will be maintained and updated as needed.
A count of maintenance supplies on hand will be conducted at least annually and
the list shall be updated.
Purchases will be monitored to ensure a minimal amount of inventory is on hand
to meet demand of any given item throughout the year.
The value of inventory on hand will be less than $25,000.
Acquisition and disposal of capital assets valued at $5,000 or more will be
conducted in accordance with city policy.
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Acquisition and disposal of household appliances or parts valued at $500 or more
will be conducted using a similar framework to that of capital assets and will be
documented in the policy.
The policy will include how often the inventory will be conducted, segregation of
duties, and who is responsible.
Housing will explore the use of the Lindsey System for tracking capital assets and
household appliance acquisition and disposal.
2. Finding Work orders were not always resolved timely, and adequate detail of the work
performed or materials used was not consistently documented. Detailed work order
information was not available to allow for meaningful analysis to identify potential
recurring issues or opportunities for improvement.
Recommendation Evaluate the current expectations for timeliness of completing work orders and
update the existing policy to reflect those expectations. Require that maintenance
technicians document detailed information on work orders including the services
performed and materials used, implement a quality control inspection process, and
perform meaningful analysis on work order details.
Condition: Work orders, which were used by the Department to record and track repairs and
maintenance performed on the various housing units, did not always include adequate detail of the
work performed and materials used, preventing the Department from achieving meaningful analysis
and ongoing monitoring. Work orders were not consistently resolved within the timelines defined by
management.
During our review of 40 work orders, we identified the following:
Fourteen instances (35%) where non-emergency (regular) work orders were not completed within
72 hours, (with days to complete ranging from four to 39) and documentation was not consistent
to support the extended timelines.
Two instances (5%) where a work order did not provide the “labor end date/time;” therefore, the
time to complete the work order could not be determined.
In most cases, work orders lacked adequate detail identifying the inventory/materials used and
any associated cost. Whenever materials were used, they were recorded as “NONSTOCK” with
no price assigned to them.
In addition, the Public Housing Maintenance Policy and Procedure appears outdated as it was last
revised in 2010.
Criteria: The Public Housing Maintenance Policy and Procedure reflected the following requirements:
Work orders should be completed in order of priority, keeping in mind work order completion
standards and any instructions provided by the manager. If the assigned maintenance worker
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cannot complete any portion of a particular work order, the worker will immediately notify the
Housing Services Administrator or designated staff of the problem.
When the work is completed, the assigned worker will fill in the appropriate information (time
completed, materials used, time taken to complete, tenant charges, if any, etc.), and return the
work order to the designated staff before the end of the day.
Based on discussions with management, the Department strives to complete emergency work orders
within 24 hours and non-emergency work orders within 72 hours; however, these timelines were not
reflected in a policy.
Cause: The Public Housing Maintenance Policy and Procedure was outdated and did not reflect
current practices or expectations for timelines of work order completion and prioritization. Employees
historically were not held accountable for recording detailed information of the services performed
and materials used on each work order. Meaningful work order analyses have never been performed
given the lack of information captured.
Effect: Work orders were not always resolved timely, which could lead to tenant complaints and
ultimately higher repair costs if problems worsened between the time a work order was reported and
when it was resolved. Without capturing adequate work order details, including services performed
and materials used, the Department is unable to perform meaningful trend or performance analyses.
Therefore, staff could not evaluate potential high-cost units or capital-like items and identify cost-
saving solutions or opportunities for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of HMM operations. In
addition, not tracking inventory/materials utilized increases the risk that inventory issues are not
identified timely (refer to Finding #1 above).
Recommendation: Evaluate the current expectations for timelines of completing non-emergency
work orders to determine if 72 hours is reasonable. Update the existing policy to reflect the
established timelines and consider adding documentation required to justify situations where a work
order is not completed within the required time.
Maintenance technicians should be trained on the work order documentation requirements, which
includes time completed, materials used, time taken to complete, and tenant charges, if any. To
ensure that these procedures are taking place, the Housing Administrator should perform quality
control inspections on a minimum of 5% of the work orders completed each month, as described in
Section 3.4 of the Public Housing Maintenance Policy and Procedure. The Department should utilize
work order data from the Lindsey system (or future programs/systems) to evaluate for trends and
opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness such as:
Determining the specific units with the highest number of work orders and potentially highest cost
of repairs.
Identifying specific capital-like items (appliances, HVAC, etc.) that are requiring more repairs and
determining if specific brands are resulting in higher costs versus other brands that may be
resulting in lower costs.
Identifying recurring issues or multiple repairs performed on the same unit or for the same issue
that could warrant a different approach or an asset replacement.
Assessing the number of work orders completed, by maintenance technician, to identify
opportunities for recognition or potential training needs.
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MANAGEMENT RESPONSE
Management
Agreement Concur
Owner Karen Mofford, Interim Housing Administrator
Mike Demlong, Facilities Supervisor – Community Services
Target Completion
Date Complete
Action Plan The newly hired Service Worker Lead has been given the assignment of checking
the close out dates on work orders. An emergency work order must be finalized
and closed out within a 24-hour period. Normal work orders are given a 72-hour
turnaround time. The closing date must be within the hours allotted of the
assignment date to the service worker and if it is normal or emergency. The
Service Worker Lead will notify the Facilities Supervisor if the expected turn-
around times are not being met. The policy and procedure manual will include
work order turnaround times and expectations.
The Lindsey work order system will automatically enter the closing date when
opening the work order file. If the user hits enter the date remains, whereas the
date should have been updated to the correct close out date. The current service
workers have been alerted to this issue and are made aware they need to verify
the close out date. The Lead will also be monitoring the close out dates closely
for error. If an error exists, the work order corrected before the end of the current
month.
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PROCESS IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Moss Adams identified opportunities for process improvements as a result of this internal audit. The
table below summarizes these recommendations.
CATEGORY PROCESS IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
1 Preventative
Maintenance
Scheduling and Asset
Replacement
Forecasting
The Department is not currently tracking preventive maintenance
schedules on all assets and does not have a formalized asset replacement
forecasting process established. As a first step, the Department should
perform a full inventory of Housing assets and capital-type items to identify
and confirm information including:
● Asset type, including capital-type items (appliances, HVAC, etc.)
● Quantity
● Age of asset
● Location (including the specific unit)
● Condition (good, fair, poor; alternatively, a numeric scale)
● Remaining useful life and value (this is already being tracked in the
Lindsey system)
● Replacement cost (estimate)
● Replacement date (target date based upon the purchase date and the
useful life)
● Warranty information, where applicable
Upon collecting and/or verifying the information above and implementing a
more comprehensive work order documentation process (see
Recommendation #2 above), the Department would have the information
available to effectively begin tracking preventive maintenance needs and
developing a realistic asset replacement forecast. The Department should
consider other software/system options that will meet all the tracking and
reporting needs identified by department staff; however, a temporary
solution should be established until that occurs. We have created a
template for maintenance and forecasting (See Appendix B), which can be
tailored and utilized, if elected.
We have also provided a sample checklist (See Appendix C) that can be
tailored and utilized by maintenance technicians during each visit to help
document the current condition of each unit. HMM should considerer
updating the checklist on the technician’s tablet while the technician is at a
specific unit. A checklist of this kind may be useful in assessing the overall
condition of a unit, evaluating the remaining useful life of assets, and
forecasting and budgeting maintenance and replacement costs.
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CATEGORY PROCESS IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
2 Policies and
Procedures
The Department has fairly comprehensive Public Housing Maintenance
Policies and Procedures. However, it is outdated, as it was last revised in
2010, does not appear to reflect current practices, and has gaps in
coverage. The Department should perform a full review and update of
these policies and procedures to ensure that the document reflects current
practices and expectations, covers all key areas of HMM operations, and
provides adequate details to support employees’ compliance. Specifically,
the Department should consider those policy and process documentation
recommendations included in this report (refer to recommendations 1–2
above). In addition, the Department should document preventive
maintenance scheduling and asset replacement forecast requirements and
related roles and responsibilities (see Process Improvement Opportunity
#1 above).
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CATEGORY PROCESS IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
3 Inventory Purchasing Based on the testing performed, and discussions with Department
employees, we identified the following areas of process improvements:
Documentation of receipt (i.e., packing slips, receiving reports, etc.)
was not being consistently maintained to support purchases of
inventory/supplies. Therefore, receiving documentation was not
reconciled to related vendor invoices to ensure that the City is billed
only for goods actually received.
Inventory purchases were not being added to the MSIL and mitigating
controls, such as regular monitoring of inventory purchasing and
usage trends, were not established.
At times, duties may not be adequately segregated within the
inventory management function. Maintenance technicians and the
facilities supervisor are responsible for the following:
○ Handling inventory on hand daily (stocking, organizing, monitoring
balances, etc.).
○ Initiating purchases.
○ Physically receiving inventory purchased.
○ Conducting inventory counts
We identified five (of 20, or 25%) instances where transactions were
incorrectly recorded as inventory and supplies expenses. After
identifying these errors, corrected journal entries were processed to
reclassify the expenses.
We recommend to develop and document a formal inventory receiving
process that includes verifying inventory upon receipt, documenting the
receipt on the corresponding packing slip or receiving support, and
comparing the receipt records to vendor invoices, prior to submitting
invoices for payment processing.
Due to the Department staffing levels and available resources, it may not
be feasible to segregate duties. Given the low dollar value of inventory on
hand, it also may not be feasible to track inventory on a perpetual basis.
However, to reduce overall risk mitigating controls such as the following
should be implemented:
Require that a second individual, independent of the
purchasing/ordering function review the inventory received, including
verifying that the physical items received agree to the receiving
report/packing slip, and document said review.
Implement controls for documenting inventory usage while completing
work orders and other tasks such as maintaining a log of inventory
uses (e.g., one ceiling fan was installed in unit #1). This log could be
utilized for high-level inventory usage monitoring (refer to
Recommendation #1 above).
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APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS OF AUDIT FINDING
RANKINGS
We utilized the City IIAP’s risk rankings, presented below, and assigned rankings based on our
professional judgment. A qualitative assessment of high, medium, or low helps to prioritize
implementation of corrective action as shown in the following table.
HIGH
Critical control deficiencies that expose the City to a high degree of combined
risks. Recommendations from high risk findings should be implemented
immediately (preferably within three months) to address areas with the most
significant impact or highest likelihood of loss, misappropriation, or damage
related to the City assets.
MEDIUM
Represents less than critical deficiencies that expose the City to a moderate
degree of combined risks. Recommendations arising from moderate risk
findings should be implemented in a timely manner (preferably within six
months), to address moderate risks and strengthen or enhance efficiency in
internal controls on areas with moderate impact and likelihood of exposure.
LOW
Represents low risk or control deficiencies and the exposure is not likely to
expose the City and its assets to significant losses. However, they should be
addressed in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Recommendations arising from low risk findings should be implemented within
12 months.
Housing Management and Maintenance Internal Audit Report for the City of Glendale| 17 APPENDIX B: TEMPLATE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT FORECASTING (EXAMPLE) MAINTENANCE CATEGORY DESCRIPTION PROCEDURES FREQUENCY ASSIGNED TO LAST MAINTENANCE DATE MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY (IN DAYS) NEXT MAINTENANCE DATE NOTES Landscape & Grounds Cholla Vista sprinkler system Weekly Technician 1 1/1/2022 7 1/8/2022 Landscape & Grounds Grounds maintenance Weekly Technician 1 1/1/2022 7 1/8/2022 Landscape & Grounds Clean ashtrays Bi-Weekly Admin 1/1/2022 14 1/15/2022 Landscape & Grounds Check security lights Bi-Weekly Technician 1 1/1/2022 14 1/15/2022 Landscape & Grounds Weed-eat all grounds Bi-Weekly Technician 1 1/1/2022 14 1/15/2022 Landscape & Grounds Clean shops Monthly Technician 1 1/1/2022 30 1/31/2022 Landscape & Grounds Trimmings - all grounds Monthly Technician 1 1/1/2022 30 1/31/2022 Landscape & Grounds Edging - all grounds Monthly Technician 1 1/1/2022 30 1/31/2022 Landscape & Grounds Admin and GH sprinkler systems Monthly Technician 1 1/1/2022 30 1/31/2022 Landscape & Grounds Dumpsters - all projects Quarterly Technician 1 1/1/2022 90 4/1/2022 Landscape & Grounds Fill dirt and sod - all projects Quarterly Technician 1 1/1/2022 90 4/1/2022 Landscape & Grounds Service Tractor Mowers Quarterly Technician 1 1/1/2022 90 4/1/2022 Landscape & Grounds Herbicide - all grounds Quarterly Technician 1 1/1/2022 90 4/1/2022 Landscape & Grounds Dumpsters - all projects Annually Technician 1 1/1/2022 365 1/1/2023 Landscape & Grounds Building Exteriors - all projects Annually Technician 1 1/1/2022 365 1/1/2023 Landscape & Grounds Key machine Annually Admin 1/1/2022 365 1/1/2023 Landscape & Grounds Fire extinguishers Annually Admin 1/1/2022 365 1/1/2023 Landscape & Grounds Winter Grass - all grounds Annually Technician 1 1/1/2022 365 1/1/2023 Landscape & Grounds Service all Furnaces - all projects Utilize the Furnace Service Checklist within the Low Rent Maintenance Policy and Procedures Annually Technician 1 1/1/2022 365 1/1/2023
Housing Management and Maintenance Internal Audit Report for the City of Glendale| 18 APPENDIX C: MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Checked and functions as expected Item may need future attention Item requires immediate attention EXTERIOR The unit number is legible and secure. All lights function properly. There is no visible damage to the exterior walls of the unit. The deadbolt locks securely. The front door viewer shows a clear image of the exterior. LIVING ROOM All lights function properly. The ceiling fan functions properly and is secure. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. The smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors test properly. 1/2 BATHROOM There are no visible leaks under the sink. There are no visible leaks around the base of the toilet. There are no dripping faucets. The toilet flushes properly. The exhaust fan functions properly. The sink delivers hot water. The pop-up stopper retains water. The towel bar and toilet paper holder are secure.
Housing Management and Maintenance Internal Audit Report for the City of Glendale| 19 Checked and functions as expected Item may need future attention Item requires immediate attention The GFCI outlet functions. (“Test” mode prevents electrical flow to the outlet.) Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. KITCHEN The stove ignites (gas) or turns on (electric) properly. There is no smell of gas. The refrigerator is cold (internal temperature around 36 degrees Fahrenheit). The freezer is cold (internal temperature around 0 degrees Fahrenheit). The dishwasher functions properly (tenant verbal confirmation). The sink/garbage disposal is not leaking. The garbage disposal turns on and operates properly. The sink delivers hot water. The GFCI outlet functions. (“Test” mode prevents electrical flow to the outlet.) Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. The smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors test properly. HALLWAY All lights function properly. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken.
Housing Management and Maintenance Internal Audit Report for the City of Glendale| 20 Checked and functions as expected Item may need future attention Item requires immediate attention The smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors test properly. MASTER BEDROOM All lights function properly. The ceiling fan functions properly and is secure. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. The smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors test properly. BEDROOM #2 All lights function properly. The ceiling fan functions properly and is secure. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. The smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors test properly. BEDROOM #3 All lights function properly. The ceiling fan functions properly and is secure. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. The smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors test properly. BEDROOM #4
Housing Management and Maintenance Internal Audit Report for the City of Glendale| 21 Checked and functions as expected Item may need future attention Item requires immediate attention All lights function properly. The ceiling fan functions properly and is secure. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. The smoke and/or carbon monoxide detectors test properly. FULL BATHROOM There are no visible leaks under the sink. There are no visible leaks around the base of the toilet. There are no dripping faucets (sink and tub). The toilet flushes properly. The exhaust fan functions properly. The sink and tub deliver hot water. The pop‐up stopper retains water. The towel bar and toilet paper holder are secure. The GFCI outlet functions. (“Test” mode prevents electrical flow to the outlet.) Any visible switch covers and outlet covers are not broken. There is no visible damage to the walls, ceiling, or windows. There is no bulging or discoloration on the ceiling. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS The washer and dryer functions properly (tenant verbal confirmation). The HVAC system provides both cold and hot air. There is no foul odor or smell. All doors open and close properly and locks function appropriately.