West Bridgewater Housing Authority

This is a Massachusetts State Auditor report on the West Bridgewater 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 evaluate compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to each program.”

The audit looked at whether public housing operations were being managed properly, including rent, vacancies, spending, inspections, contracts, and reserves.

“Authority expenditures to determine whether they were reasonable, allowable, and applicable to the Authority’s operations and were adequately documented and properly authorized in accordance with established criteria.”

For residents and taxpayers, the report says the authority passed the auditor’s checks in the tested areas during the audit period.

“Based on our review we have concluded that, during the 29-month period ended September 30, 2010, the Authority maintained adequate management controls and complied with applicable laws, rules, and regulations for the areas tested.”

The audit did not identify material weaknesses, and the authority was found to be adequately controlled and compliant in the areas reviewed.

“Our tests in the above-mentioned areas disclosed no material weaknesses.”

The report was sent to the housing authority for review, with an offer to provide more information if needed.

“Should you desire more information relative to this audit, please contact me.”

The audit covered a 29-month period, from May 1, 2008 through September 30, 2010, and found the authority met requirements in the areas tested.

“This audit of the West Bridgewater Housing Authority covers the audit period May 1, 2008 to September 30, 2010.”

“Management controls” means the systems the authority uses to track, report, and oversee whether its programs are working and following rules.

“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 evaluate compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to each program.”