TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Tracy Schulze, Auditor-Controller
REPORT BY: Christine Hernandez, Deputy Auditor-Controller
SUBJECT: Quarterly Monitoring Internal Controls Review for Napa County Housing Authority for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
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Accept and file the quarterly report for the Napa County Housing Authority (Authority) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
The Napa County Housing Authority is a public housing authority established pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34200 et seq. The Authority owns and oversees three farmworker housing centers (Centers) located in Napa County:
1) River Ranch - 1109 Silverado Trail, St. Helena
2) Calistoga Center - 3996 N. St. Helena Highway, Calistoga
3) Mondavi Center - 5585 Silverado Trail, Napa
The Authority’s mission is to provide safe, affordable housing for farmworkers, particularly those in the migrant and seasonal workforce who support Napa County’s agricultural industry.
Reconstituted in late 2015, the Napa County Housing Commission (NCHC) serves as an advisory body to both the Authority and the Napa County Board of Supervisors. Its responsibilities were expanded beyond oversight of the three Centers to include review of projects requesting County Affordable Housing Fund support.
The Authority contracts with the Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC), a nonprofit organization, to manage the day-to-day operations of the Centers. CHDC assigns on-site staff, including Center Managers and a Fiscal Analyst, who are responsible for:
• Collecting lodger fees in accordance with the rates and policies approved by the Authority’s Board of Directors (currently $18 per day);
• Maintaining complete lodger files, including a signed rental agreement, photo identification, and verification of agricultural employment;
• Managing petty cash funds not exceeding $250 and ensuring all cash receipts are promptly deposited;
• Preparing occupancy and rent reports; and
• Overseeing facility maintenance and repairs.
To promote accountability and compliance, the Napa County Auditor-Controller’s Office conducts quarterly monitoring reviews of CHDC’s adherence to the Authority’s policies and procedures during fiscal year 2025-26.
Action Requested: Accept and file the quarterly report for the Napa County Housing Authority for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.