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REPORTAR FRAUDE, DESPERDICIO O ABUSO
  • Recommendation Number: 2020-CH-0006-001-A
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: Septiembre 09, 2020
Closed Date:
Enero 07, 2021

Conduct a nationwide assessment of the impact of portability and determine whether technical assistance is necessary for certain public housing agencies. Consider seeking input from public housing agencies and industry groups to evaluate the potential impact of portability and (1) determine whether improvements to the portability aspect of the program are warranted, and (2) if deemed warranted, determine how the improvements will be implemented for public housing agencies portable vouchers (both port-in and port-out).

Publication Report

2020-CH-0006 | Septiembre 09, 2020

HUD Could Improve Its Oversight of Portability in the Housing Choice Voucher Program

We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) oversight of portability in the Housing Choice Voucher Program based on a congressional inquiry from Senator Grassley’s office.  Our audit objective was to determine whether HUD... más

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