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REPORTAR FRAUDE, DESPERDICIO O ABUSO
  • Recommendation Number: 2021-FW-1003-002-B
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: Septiembre 29, 2021
Closed Date:
Enero 18, 2022

We recommend that Director of the Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to reimburse its low-rent operating fund $4,469 from its Housing Choice Voucher Program fund for the expenses that should have been paid from its Housing Choice Voucher Program fund.

Publication Report

2021-FW-1003 | Septiembre 29, 2021

The Bay City Housing Authority, Bay City, TX, Did Not Follow Requirements for Its Legal Services Contract, Administrative Costs, and Board Meetings

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... más

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