Amesbury Housing Authority
February 10, 2011 · Read the full official report (PDF) ↗
Published February 10, 2011 Audit covers October 1, 2008 – June 30, 2010 Under Suzanne M. Bump · 2011–2023
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“Our tests in the above-mentioned areas disclosed no material weaknesses.”
Read the plain-English breakdown
This is a state audit report about the Amesbury Housing Authority.
“Enclosed is an audit report for your review.”
Auditors checked whether the housing authority had proper controls and followed the rules for its programs.
“The objectives of our audit were to assess the adequacy of the Authority’s management control system for measuring, reporting, and monitoring the effectiveness of its programs, and to assess compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to each program.”
The audit matters because it looks at whether a public housing agency is being managed properly and legally.
“I know we both share the goal of making government work better.”
For residents and taxpayers, the report says auditors looked at things like tenant selection, rent, vacancies, inspections, spending, contracts, cash, and budgets.
“To achieve our audit objectives, we reviewed the following:”
For the period reviewed, the authority passed the audit in the tested areas.
“Based on our review we have concluded that, during the 21-month period ended June 30, 2010, the Authority maintained adequate management controls and complied with applicable laws, rules, and regulations for the areas tested.”
The report was sent to the housing authority chair, and the auditor offered to provide more information if needed.
“Should you desire more information relative to this audit, please contact me.”
The key significance is that auditors reviewed a 21-month period and did not report material weaknesses in the areas they tested.
“This audit of the Amesbury Housing Authority covers the audit period of October 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010.”
“Management controls” means the systems the authority uses to track, report, and oversee whether its programs are working.
“The objectives of our audit were to assess the adequacy of the Authority’s management control system for measuring, reporting, and monitoring the effectiveness of its programs, and to assess compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to each program.”
What the Auditor checked
- Complied Assess the adequacy of the Authority’s management control system for measuring, reporting, and monitoring the effectiveness of its programs.
- Complied Assess compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to each program.