Auditors flag eligibility exceptions in down payment assistance program; county increased award cap to $40,000
Auditors found 50% of reviewed down payment assistance applications contained eligibility exceptions and recommended training, secondary review and mandatory checklists. The commission previously raised the maximum DPA award from $13,999 to $40,000; county says underwriting and policy changes will limit immediate budget impacts.
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Auditors reviewed 12 down payment assistance applications administered by a contractor and found that six (50%) contained one or more exceptions to program eligibility standards, including income-limit exceedances, excessive housing ratios, and missing documentation. The audit team described the finding as a significant deficiency and recommended ongoing training for contractors and staff, secondary review before approval, and mandatory use of an established loan checklist.
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