TRENTON -- Over the course of building affordable housing in Trenton, developer Robert Kahan misstated his net worth in order to obtain huge loans, then skimmed money from the accounts to buy a condominium in Florida and make repairs on his son’s home, a federal indictment alleged today. The 25 count-indictment includes bank fraud, mail fraud, fraud against a local government receiving federal proceeds, and making false statements on a loan...

An Akron man will spend 10 years in prison for leading a mortgage fraud scheme in Northeast Ohio and Florida, according to federal prosecutors. Jack R. Coppenger, 50, appeared in federal court Monday after previously pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy. U.S. District Judge John Adams called Coppenger an “economic predator” and said he would determine the amount of restitution Coppenger would pay later. The government requested $35...

DOVER — After pleading guilty to defrauding a dozen friends and neighbors, a former school official will serve at least 18 months in prison and must pay about $278,000 in restitution. While the case is tied to other victims, Nickolas Skaltsis, 62, of 6 Erik Drive, waived the indictment process and pleaded guilty to three counts of theft by deception and one count of theft by misappropriation of property. Dover resident Gary Green, who was taken...

Testimony of the Honorable David A. Montoya Inspector General before the United States Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies on the Federal Housing Administration (6/04/2013)

Testimony of the Honorable David A. Montoya, Inspector General, before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies on HUD Management Issues (03/14/2013)

While the majority of companies promoting FHA reverse mortgages are safe there are some mortgage fraudsters out to take your money, your house, or even your identity. Reading this alert is your best defense. A reverse mortgage allows borrowers to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash without having to sell their homes. To aid in this process, borrowers must meet with an FHA-approved Reverse Mortgage Lender to discuss program...

Goods and services must be procured in an effective manner and in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.  These laws exist to ensure that funds are awarded through fair and open competition and are spent on eligible and reasonably priced goods and services.  Although the majority of grantees and subrecipients comply with these rules and regulations, we are issuing this bulletin to assist you in identifying potential...

La gestión financiera es la aplicación sistemática de procedimientos, formularios, reglas de conducta y estándares. Como beneficiario o beneficiario secundario de los fondos federales, sus prácticas de administración financiera deben cumplir con los principios de costos establecidos por la Oficina de Administración y Presupuesto (Office of Management and Budget - OMB). El objetivo de este Boletín es identificar los componentes de un sistema de...

Tenga cuidado con los estafadores que dicen que se le ha otorgado una subvención del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD), pero que necesitan una tarifa por adelantado. HUD nunca le enviará un correo electrónico o le llamará para “otorgarle” dinero. 6 de Junio del 2017  

El propósito de este boletín es hacer que los beneficiarios y beneficiarios secundarios estén al tanto del impacto que puede tener una documentación insuficiente en sus programas de subvenciones y ofrecer orientación sobre cómo evitar estos hallazgos a lo largo del ciclo de vida de una subvención de CPD. Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario

Los bienes y servicios deben adquirirse de manera efectiva y conforme a las leyes federales, estatales y locales. Estas leyes existen para garantizar que los fondos se otorguen a través de una competencia justa y abierta y se gasten en bienes y servicios elegibles y a un precio razonable. Aunque la mayoría de los beneficiarios y beneficiarios secundarios cumplen con estas reglas y regulaciones, estamos publicando este boletín para ayudarlo a...