TABLE OF CONTENTS From time to time we will release educational alerts to the public about rising trends or other information we uncover regarding improper practices targeting the public.  Volume 1 - Is Fraud Worth It?

TABLE OF CONTENTS A PRIMER FOR PHA COMMISSIONERS This bulletin provides an overview of areas in which to prevent fraud and mismanagement. All public housing agency (PHA) commissioners should know steps to take in maintaining integrity at their PHA. HUD-OIG will issue more in-depth coverage Read More

February 28, 2014 The Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna, Dunmore, PA, Needs To Improve Its Controls Over Its Operations To Comply With HUD Requirements We audited the Housing Authority of the County of Lackawanna, PA, because we received an anonymous complaint alleging incompetent Read More

February 28, 2014 Medway Man Convicted of Fraud and Collecting Section 8 Housing Funds United States Attorney District of Massachusetts press release BOSTON – A Dominican national living in Medway was convicted yesterday of fraudulently receiving more than $120,000 in federal housing funds. Read More

Certain issues in HUD’s Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Programs have long been a source of concern. In order to better leverage our body of work in this area, we will focus our future work products regarding this program to spotlight these issues and develop solutions.  This “Pathway to Read More

Employees who disclose wrongdoing must provide sufficient information for the OIG to commence an inquiry. This is particularly important when the employee requests confidentiality. Employees must be candid with OIG investigators or to others to whom they disclose alleged wrongdoing. Employees Read More

THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put down payment on Read More

The HUD Office of Inspector General Audit Plan provides brief descriptions of activities that HUD OIG plans to initiate or continue with respect to HUD programs and operations in a fiscal year. Audit Plans describe the primary objectives and concerns for each review and indicates whether the work Read More

The HUD Office of Inspector General (HUD OIG) maintains a quality assurance program to ensure that work performed adheres to established HUD OIG policies and procedures, meets established standards of performance, and is carried out economically, efficiently, and effectively. Also HUD OIG's Read More

This audit guide is intended to assist independent auditors in performing audits of profit-motivated entities that are subject to HUD’s uniform financial reporting standards (See 24 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 5, Subpart H, and 24 CFR Part 202.5(g)). Sign up to be notified when new Read More

The Inspector General Act of 1978 requires the Inspector General to prepare semiannual reports summarizing the activities of the Office of Inspector General for the preceding six month periods.

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978 5 U.S.C. Appendix Inspector General Act of 1978, as Amended Table of Contents by Section 1. Short title 2. Purpose and establishment of Offices of Inspector General; departments and agencies involved 3. Appointment of Inspector Read More

HUD OIG MISSION STATEMENT To provide independent, objective and impactful oversight of the Department to help ensure efficient and effective programs and operations. HUD OIG VISION STATEMENT To be the Office of Inspector General of choice for driving accountability and trust in federal programs Read More

INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT  SECTION 7(C). Any employee who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action, shall not, with respect to such authority, take or threaten to take any action against any employee as a reprisal for making a complaint or Read More

OVERVIEW Certain programs in HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) have long been a source of concern that we and others have not only reported on over the years, but have resisted correction. To better leverage our body of work regarding these areas of concern, we are focusing our Read More

The Whistleblower Protection Program was established to ensure that employees and applicants who disclose allegations of serious wrongdoing or gross mismanagement are free from fear of reprisal for their disclosures. Protected Disclosures Disclosure by current and former Federal employees and Read More

Join us here on Crime Beat to learn about the remarkable work done by our Investigative and Audit staff in the field.  Crime Beat features real stories and articles of noteworthy activities by the men and women at HUD, Office of Inspector General.  To be updated when new Crime Beat Read More

Industry advisories are bulletins that provide information about the risky and illegal activities associated with certain products and services in the housing industry. These advisories are intended to ensure industry professionals (Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Agents, Counselors, Appraisers, etc Read More

Consumer advisories are alerts and bulletins that provide information about the risks of certain products and services in the housing industry. These advisories are intended to ensure consumers are informed of emergent frauds, schemes, and other illegal activities that may be associated with Read More