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REPORTAR FRAUDE, DESPERDICIO O ABUSO
  • Recommendation Number: 2018-FW-1004-001-A
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: Mayo 08, 2018
Closed Date:
Abril 05, 2021

We recommend that the Fort Worth Office of Community Planning and Development Director require the City to repay its HOME program from non-Federal funds $1,322,280, which it misspent reconstructing homes.

Publication Report

2018-FW-1004 | Mayo 08, 2018

The City of Dallas, TX, HOME Investment Partnerships Program Was Not Always Administered in Accordance With Requirements

We audited the City of Dallas’ HOME Investment Partnerships program, specifically, its reconstruction program.  A City auditor’s report, multiple news articles, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) monitoring reviews... más

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    2018-FW-1004-001-F
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    2018-FW-1004-001-G
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    2018-FW-1004-001-I
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    We recommend that the Fort Worth Office of Community Planning and Development Director require the City to ensure that its staff understands and complies its policies and procedures including HOME income requirements.