HUD Could Improve Its Tracking and Monitoring of Continuum of Care Grantee Spending Levels
We performed a review of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) monitoring and tracking of Continuum of Care (CoC) grantees that have been slow to spend their grant funds. Our objectives were to determine whether HUD was effectively tracking and monitoring CoC grant spending and to determine the impact of COVID-19 on CoC grantee spending.
Oversight of the Physical Conditions of non-FHA Insured Project Based Voucher (PBV) Units Converted under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
HUD OIG is auditing oversight of the physical conditions of non-FHA insured project-based voucher (PBV) units converted under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. RAD was implemented to preserve and improve public housing units and address the nationwide backlog of deferred maintenance and capital needs. The objective of the audit is to assess whether HUD and PHAs have adequate oversight of the physical conditions of non-FHA insured PBV units converted under RAD.
City of New Orleans Community Development Block Grant National Disaster Resilience (CDBG-NDR) Grant
HUD OIG initiated an audit of the City of New Orleans’ Community Development Block Grant National Disaster Resilience (CDBG-NDR) Grant. The audit objective is to determine whether the City’s CDBG NDR grant projects and management were effective in assisting the City in recovering from past disaster events while improving its ability to withstand future extreme events.
HUD’s Oversight of Multifamily Housing Properties with Failing REAC Scores or EH&S Deficiencies
HUD OIG is auditing HUD’s oversight of multifamily housing properties with failing REAC scores or EH&S deficiencies. There has been recent media attention and Congressional and public concern about the conditions of multifamily housing properties, in particular the health and safety of the individuals that reside in Federally subsidized and/or insured housing. The objective of the audit is to determine whether HUD has effective oversight of multifamily housing properties to ensure that the properties are brought to decent, safe, and sanitary condition in a timely manner.
Management Challenges of Federal Agencies in Preparing for and Responding to Natural Disasters
As part of a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Disaster Assistance Working Group cross-cutting initiative, we summarized the conclusions, findings, and recommendations of 28 reports related to the Federal Government’s natural disaster preparedness and response issued by 7 Offices of Inspector General (OIGs). The seven participating OIGs included U.S.
Landlord Overcharging Section 8 Tenant Fraud Scheme
Landlords cannot change the rent without obtaining approval from the local housing authority and cannot avoid Federal rent limits by making side deals with tenants.