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The Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, Did not Ensure HOME Funds Were Disbursed and Used in Accordance with Federal Regulations

What We Audited and Why

We audited the Commonwealth of Virginia's (Commonwealth) HOME Investment Partnerships program (HOME as part of our fiscal year 2006 annual audit plan. Our audit objective was to determine whether the Commonwealth's Department of Housing and Community Development was properly administering its HOME program.

What We Found

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic Section 8 and Public Housing Capital Fund Programs

What We Audited and Why

In response to a hotline complaint that the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (Authority) was being mismanaged, we audited the Authority's Section 8 and Public Housing Capital Fund programs. We also audited controls over disbursements and costs allocated to different programs. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the allegations of hotline complaint were valid. We also determined if Section 8 units complied with housing quality standards.

Notification of Inquiry: Peppertree

HUD OIG’s Office of Special Inquiry (OSI) is initiating an inquiry into the circumstances that resulted in HUD ending its contract with Peppertree Apartments and the subsequent relocation of its residents. This inquiry will include interviews, data gathering, and analysis of compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to HUD’s oversight of Peppertree Apartments’ participation in the Project-Based Rental Assistance program.