The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, New York, NY, Generally Administered CDBG Disaster Recovery Assistance Funds in Accordance With HUD Regulations
We performed the 19th review of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s (LMDC) administration of the $2.783 billion in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Assistance funds awarded to the State of New York in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. The objective of the audit was to determine whether LMDC disbursed CDBG Disaster Recovery Assistance...
Junio 26, 2015
Report
#2015-NY-1008
The City of New York, NY, Did Not Always Disburse Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds in Accordance With Federal Regulations
We completed a review of the City of New York, Office of Management and Budget’s administration of the Business Loan and Grant Program funded with Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts resulting from Hurricane Sandy. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the City (1...
Junio 12, 2015
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#2015-NY-1007
First Niagara Bank, Lockport, NY, Did Not Always Properly Implement HUD’s Loss Mitigation Requirements in Servicing FHA-Insured Mortgages
We completed a review of First Niagara Bank’s servicing of Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages and its implementation of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Loss Mitigation program. We selected First Niagara Bank based on an Office of Inspector General risk assessment of single-family lenders. The objective of the audit was to determine whether First Niagara Bank properly serviced FHA-...
Mayo 22, 2015
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#2015-NY-1006
The City of New York, NY, Generally Disbursed Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Assistance Funds for Administrative Costs in Accordance With HUD Regulations
We audited the City of New York, Office of Management and Budget’s administration of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Assistance (CDBG-DR) funds awarded to the City as a result of damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. This review was related to the disbursement of approximately $4 million in CDBG-DR funds pertaining to administration costs. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the City (1)...
Abril 23, 2015
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#2015-NY-1004
Final Civil Action – Golden First Mortgage Corporation and Its Owner Settled Alleged Violations of Failing To Comply With Federal Housing Administration Underwriting Requirements (FHA ID #34475)
HUD OIG assisted in an investigation into alleged violations of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) regulations applicable to the direct endorsement program by Golden First Mortgage Corporation and its owner. Golden First is a former FHA-approved mortgage lender, with its principal place of business located in Great Neck, NY. Golden First participated in the direct endorsement program from 1989 until 2010. As a direct...
Marzo 27, 2015
Memorandum
#2015-CF-1802
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority Did Not Always Adequately Support Legal Expenses and Police Service Cost Allocation
We completed a review of the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority’s legal and police service expenses in response to a hotline complaint. The complainant alleged that Authority officials paid outside legal counsel for work that should have been done by its own legal staff and paid for police services below the baseline level of services that should have been provided under a cooperation agreement with the City of Buffalo.
The allegation in...
Febrero 23, 2015
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#2015-NY-1003
Glenbrook Manor Could Not Always Show That Project Costs Were Eligible and Supported in Accordance With HUD Requirements
We audited the multifamily project, Glenbrook Manor, in Stamford, CT, based on a request by officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Hartford, CT, Office of Multifamily Housing Programs. Our audit objectives were to determine whether Glenbrook Manor expended project funds for eligible activities and costs that were reasonable and supported, and whether surplus cash was properly calculated and deposited...
Diciembre 15, 2014
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#2015-BO-1001
The Freeport Housing Authority, Freeport, NY, Did Not Administer Its Low-Rent Housing and Homeownership Programs in Accordance With HUD’s Regulations
We completed a review of the Freeport Housing Authority’s administration of its low-rent housing and homeownership programs. We selected the Authority due to a request from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) New York Office of Public and Indian Housing officials. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Authority administered its low-rent housing and homeownership programs in accordance with...
Noviembre 30, 2014
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#2015-NY-1002
The City of New York, NY, Did Not Always Disburse Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Assistance Funds to Its Subrecipient in Accordance With Federal Regulations
We completed a review of the City of New York, Office of Management and Budget’s administration of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Assistance (CDBG-DR) funds awarded to the City as a result of damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. This review was related to the disbursement of $183 million as reimbursement to the Health and Hospitals Corporation under the City’s Public Service activity. The objectives of the...
Noviembre 23, 2014
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#2015-NY-1001
The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, New York, NY, Generally Administered CDBG Disaster Recovery Assistance Funds in Accordance With HUD Regulations
We completed the 18th audit report in our ongoing review of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation’s (LMDC) administration of the $2.783 billion in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Assistance funds awarded to the State of New York in the aftermath of the September 11, 2011, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. During the audit period, April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013, LMDC...
Septiembre 30, 2014
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#2014-NY-1011
The Housing Authority of the City of Stamford, CT Took Appropriate Action to Resolve a Complaint While Complying With Procurement Regulations
We audited the Housing Authority of the City of Stamford, doing business as Charter Oak Communities. We received an anonymous complaint against the Authority related to an alleged improper procurement. The complainant alleged that Authority officials awarded a contract to an employee’s spouse without following procurement and conflict-of-interest requirements. In addition, a previous audit (Audit report number 2012-BO-1002...
Septiembre 26, 2014
Memorandum
#2014-BO-1801
Final Civil Action – JPMorgan Chase Settled Allegations of Failing to Comply With HUD’s FHA Loan Requirements
We assisted the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York, in conducting an investigation of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Chase). The investigation began due to a qui tam filing in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The False Claims Act allows private persons to file suit for violations of the False Claims Act on behalf of the Government. A suit filed by an...
Septiembre 02, 2014
Memorandum
#2014-CF-1807
Authority Officials Did Not Always Follow HUD Requirements
We audited the Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport, CT, to address complaints and areas that came to our attention during a prior audit. Our objective was determine whether costs charged to Federal housing programs were eligible, reasonable, and supported. Specifically, we determined whether officials properly (1) charged development staff costs, (2) charged Section 8 consulting costs, (3) implemented flat rents, (4) loaned...
Julio 31, 2014
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#2014-BO-1003
Palladia, Inc., New York, NY, Did Not Administer Its Supportive Housing Program in Accordance with HUD Requirements
We completed a review of Palladia, Inc.’s administration of its Supportive Housing Program. We selected Palladia for review based on a request from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) New York City Office of Community Planning and Development. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether Palladia officials (1) carried out program-assisted activities with the appropriate beneficiaries, (2) expended...
Julio 25, 2014
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#2014-NY-1008
The Niagara Falls Housing Authority Did Not Always Administer Its HOPE VI Grant Program and Activities in Accordance With HUD Requirements
We audited the Niagara Falls Housing Authority’s HOPE VI grant program based on an Office of Inspector General risk analysis and the amount of funding the Authority received. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the Authority administered its HOPE VI grant program and activities in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and HOPE VI grant program requirements.
The Authority did not always...
Julio 10, 2014
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#2014-NY-1007
The City of Elmira, NY, Did Not Always Administer Its CDBG Program in Accordance with HUD Requirements
We audited the City of Elmira, NY’s administration of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program based on our risk analysis and funding received by the City. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the City (1) ensured that program activities were adequately documented and administered in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, and (2) expended CDBG funds for eligible...
Mayo 20, 2014
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#2014-NY-1004
The New York City Housing Authority, New York, NY, Did Not Always Administer Its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in Accordance With Regulations
We completed a review of the New York City Housing Authority’s administration of its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. We selected the Authority based on indicators from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) monitoring reports. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the Authority administered its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program in accordance with HUD regulations and made housing...
Mayo 01, 2014
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#2014-NY-1002
The New York City Housing Authority, New York, NY, Did Not Always Ensure That Its Housing Choice Voucher Program Units Met HUD’s Housing Quality Standards
We completed a review of the New York City Housing Authority’s administration of its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program to ensure that its units met the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) housing quality standards. We selected the Authority based on indicators from HUD monitoring reports, such as the Authority’s overall Section 8 Management Assessment Program performance rating modified to standard for fiscal...
Mayo 01, 2014
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#2014-NY-1003
The Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport, CT, Did Not Always Ensure That Expenses Charged to Its Federal Programs Were Eligible, Reasonable, and Supported
We audited the Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport, CT, based on a request from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Hartford, CT, field office. HUD officials were concerned about the Authority due to significant financial deficiencies that were not corrected in a timely manner. Our audit objective was to determine whether Authority officials ensured that expenses charged to Federal programs were...
Enero 23, 2014
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#2014-BO-1001
The City of Auburn, NY Community Development Block Grant Program
We audited the City of Auburn, NY’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program based on an Office of Inspector General risk analysis that considered the amount of funding the City had available to expend. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the City had (1) established and implemented the necessary controls to ensure that program activities were adequately documented and administered in accordance with U.S....
Septiembre 26, 2013
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#2013-NY-1010