Lendamerica Home Loans, Coral Gables, FL, Did Not Follow HUD Requirements in Originating Loans and Implementing Its Quality Control Program
HUD OIG performed an audit of Lendamerica Home Loans, Inc., a Federal Housing Administration approved direct endorsement lender located in Coral Gables, Florida. The review was performed based on the lender’s high default rates. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether the lender followed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) requirements for (1) originating and underwriting loans and (2) implementing its...
Mayo 20, 2010
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#2010-AT-1005
Lendamerica Home Loans, Coral Gables, FL, Did Not Follow HUD Requirements in Originating Loans and Implementing Its Quality Control Program
HUD OIG performed an audit of Lendamerica Home Loans, Inc., a Federal Housing Administration approved direct endorsement lender located in Coral Gables, Florida. The review was performed based on the lender’s high default rates. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether the lender followed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) requirements for (1) originating and underwriting loans and (2) implementing its...
Mayo 20, 2010
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#2010-AT-1005
Broward County, FL, Needs To Strengthen Controls Over Its Neighborhood Stabilization Program
HUD OIG audited the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (Program) administered by Broward County, Florida (County). The objective was to determine whether the County had the necessary controls to administer its Program in accordance with the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. Specifically, we evaluated whether the County had adequate (1) management controls to ensure that activities met Program objectives and (2) financial controls to...
Marzo 31, 2010
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#2010-AT-1002
Polk County, FL, Entered Incorrect Commitments Into HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System for Its HOME Program
We conducted this audit because the County was one of several participating jurisdictions visited during a 2009 internal audit of HOME commitments (audit report number 2009-AT-0001, issued September 28, 2009). During the internal audit, we determined that the County entered incorrect commitments into HUD’s information system. Our objective for this audit was to determine the extent of the incorrect HOME commitments that the County entered into...
Enero 29, 2010
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#2010-AT-1008
Mortgage Counseling Services, Inc., College Park, Georgia, Did Not Follow HUD Requirements in Originating and Closing Loans and Implementing Its Quality Control Program
HUD OIG performed an audit of Mortgage Counseling Services, Inc., a Federal Housing Administration approved non-supervised lender. The review was performed based on the lender’s high default rates. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether the lender followed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) requirements for (1) borrower eligibility and creditworthiness and property eligibility when underwriting loans and (2...
Enero 12, 2010
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#2010-AT-1001
Hillsborough County, FL, has the Capacity To Administer its Neighborhood Stabilization Program and To Accurately Enter Commitments for its HOME Investment Partnerships Program
We reviewed the County because it received more than $19 million in NSP funds and in 2008, HUD rated the County’s HOME program as high risk. Our objectives were to determine whether the County had the capacity to effectively and efficiently administer its NSP and whether it accurately reported HOME commitments within HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
Based on the review, the County had the capacity to administer its...
Diciembre 17, 2009
Memorandum
#2010-AT-1803
Hillsborough County, FL, has the Capacity To Administer its Neighborhood Stabilization Program and To Accurately Enter Commitments for its HOME Investment Partnerships Program
We reviewed the County because it received more than $19 million in NSP funds and in 2008, HUD rated the County’s HOME program as high risk. Our objectives were to determine whether the County had the capacity to effectively and efficiently administer its NSP and whether it accurately reported HOME commitments within HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
Based on the review, the County had the capacity to administer its...
Diciembre 17, 2009
Memorandum
#2010-AT-1803
The City of Atlanta, GA, Needs To Improve Certain Aspects of Its NSP To Meet the Program’s 18-Month Obligation Deadline
The City of Atlanta (City) received a $12.3 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant from HUD that was authorized under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act. Also, the City applied for an additional $57.9 million in NSP funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. We selected the City for review due to the amount of its NSP funding and because of performance concerns identified during our previous...
Diciembre 13, 2009
Memorandum
#2010-AT-1802
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Needs to Strengthen Controls over ItsNeighborhood Stabilization Program
Miami Dade County, Florida (County) was awarded $62.2 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. HUD's Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the County's capacity to administer its NSP funds. The OIG found that the County did not execute agreements between County departments, existing policies and procedures did not address NSP requirements, adequate supporting...
Noviembre 19, 2009
Memorandum
#2010-AT-1801
The Housing Authority of the City of Conyers Gerogia did not maintain Adequate Controls over its Federal Funds
HUD OIG performed an audit of the Housing Authority of the City of Conyers' administration of its disbursements and procurement procedures. The Georgia State Office of Public Housing requested the audit due to concerns regarding the use of its funds and violation of its procurement procedures The purpose of the audit was to determine whether the Authority used its federal funds in compliance with HUD regulations and other requirements.
The...
Octubre 20, 2009
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#2009-AT-1001
The Housing Authority of the City of Conyers, Georgia, Did Not Maintain Adequate Controls over its Federal Funds
HUD OIG performed an audit of the Housing Authority of the City of Conyers' administration of its disbursements and procurement procedures. The Georgia State Office of Public Housing requested the audit due to concerns regarding the use of its funds and violation of its procurement procedures The purpose of the audit was to determine whether the Authority used its federal funds in compliance with HUD regulations and other requirements.
The...
Octubre 20, 2009
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#2009-AT-1001
The City of Atlanta Entered Incorrect Commitments into HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System for its HOME Program
We audited the City of Atlanta’s (City) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) because it has received more than $17 million in HOME funding since 2005. Our objective was to determine whether the City accurately entered commitments into the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Integrated Disbursement and Information System (information system) for HOME-funded activities.
The City did not comply with HUD requirements...
Septiembre 28, 2009
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#2009-AT-1013
HUD Lacked Adequate Controls to Ensure the Timely Commitment and Expenditure of HOME funds
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) as part of our fiscal year 2009 annual audit plan. Our audit objectives were to assess the adequacy of HUD’s monitoring and implementation of requirements to recapture HOME funds not committed within two years and spent within five years, assess the adequacy of HUD’s monitoring and use of its Integrated Disbursement and...
Septiembre 28, 2009
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#2009-AT-0001
Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency Needs to Strengthen Controls over Its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds
The Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency (Agency) was awarded a $19.3 million capital fund formula grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. HUD's Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the Agency's capacity to administer its Recovery Act funds. The OIG found the Agency’s procurement procedures had weaknesses, staffing levels may be inadequate, and the Agency had not properly prioritized its ARRA funded...
Septiembre 25, 2009
Memorandum
#2009-AT-1801
Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency Needs to Strengthen Controls over Its American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds
The Miami-Dade Public Housing Agency (Agency) was awarded a $19.3 million capital fund formula grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. HUD's Office of Inspector General (OIG) evaluated the Agency's capacity to administer its Recovery Act funds. The OIG found the Agency’s procurement procedures had weaknesses, staffing levels may be inadequate, and the Agency had not properly prioritized its ARRA funded...
Septiembre 25, 2009
Memorandum
#2009-AT-1801
The City of Miami, Florida, Did Not Properly Administer Its Community Development Block Grant Program
HUD OIG audited the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by the City of Miami, Florida (City). The objective of the audit was to determine whether the City administered its CDBG program in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
The City did not administer its CDBG program in accordance with applicable HUD requirements. It did not comply with HUD requirements in...
Agosto 18, 2009
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#2009-AT-1011
The Housing Authority of the City of Newnan, Georgia, Inappropriately Encumbered Assets and Advanced Funds to Support Its Nonprofit Organization
HUD OIG performed an audit of the Housing Authority of the City of Newnan’s activities with its related nonprofit organization, the Newnan Housing Development Corporation. The review was performed based on concerns that the Authority encumbered its assets, used its federal funds to support nonprofit development activities, and had a conflict-of-interest transaction. The purpose of the audit was to determine whether the Authority...
Julio 20, 2009
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#2009-AT-1009
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Did Not Properly Administer Its Community Development Block Grant Program
HUD-OIG audited the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by Miami-Dade County, Florida (County). The objective of the audit was to determine whether the County administered its CDBG program in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
The County did not administer its CDBG program in accordance with applicable HUD requirements. It did not comply with HUD requirements...
Junio 19, 2009
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#2009-AT-1008
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Did Not Properly Administer Its Community Development Block Grant Program
HUD-OIG audited the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by Miami-Dade County, Florida (County). The objective of the audit was to determine whether the County administered its CDBG program in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
The County did not administer its CDBG program in accordance with applicable HUD requirements. It did not comply with HUD requirements...
Junio 19, 2009
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#2009-AT-1008
The Jonesboro Housing Authority Generally Complied with Housing Quality Standards Inspections Requirements although Certain Weaknesses Existed
We audited the Jonesboro Housing Authority's (Authority) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program as part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Inspector General's (OIG) annual audit plan. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority's Section 8 housing choice voucher units met HUD standards.
The Authority's Section 8 units generally met housing quality standards. Our inspection of...
Abril 23, 2009
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#2009-AT-1006