We are auditing HUD's efforts to meet the 13 responsibilities stated in the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (Act), with regard to its collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, use, and preservation of geospatial data. The Act requires the 16 covered agencies be audited every two years. Our objective is to assess HUD's efforts to meet the 13 covered agencies' responsibilities stated in the Act. 

The objective of this audit is to determine whether HUD is meeting the 13 responsibilities as stated in the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 (Act), concerning its collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, use, and preservation of geospatial data.  The Act requires 16 covered agencies, to have its geospatial data audited every two years. 

Based on a complaint and a request from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (HUD PIH), we audited the Bay City Housing Authority, Bay City, TX.  The complainant’s allegations included improper procurement of an attorney and board meetings held without proper notice.  HUD PIH expressed concerns regarding the Authority’s financial records and policy adherence.  Our...