The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

Develop improved procedures and provide training to appropriate staff regarding the departmental clearance process requirements, including • Determining which guidance is considered to be a directive, including public communications, and • Ensuring that HUD program participants have clear, instructive, and helpful information to comply with the applicable requirements and procedures for HUD programs.

Review the Clearance Calendar and ensure that appropriate form HUD-22 concurrence forms were obtained and documented for directives issued by other HUD offices.

Implement controls to ensure that future directives are reviewed and documented in the Clearance Calendar tracking system as required.

Update policies and procedures for the directives process, including responsibilities for process oversight and clear guidance defining when clearance is required.

Develop and provide training to appropriate staff and required reviewing offices regarding the departmental clearance process requirements.