Multifamily Mortgage Application Processing Delays
HUD OIG is auditing the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs, which provides insurance on mortgages for multifamily rental housing properties. Between 2020 and 2022, HUD implemented changes to better manage applications after reporting an increase in volume and processing delays, which peaked with more than 500 applications waiting to be assigned for review. Our audit objective is to assess HUD’s efforts to address the processing delays.
Assessing Equity in the Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative
HUD OIG is auditing the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity's Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative. The Education and Outreach Initiative received $7.2 million in FY 2021 funding that it provided to State and local government agencies and non-profit organizations for initiatives that educate the public and housing providers about equal opportunity in housing and compliance with the fair housing laws.
New York-based Grantee ESG-CV Program Fraud Risk Management Assessment
HUD OIG is auditing a New York-based grantee's Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG-CV) program. The CARES Act provided nearly $4 billion in special ESG funds to grantees to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic and supports activities, such as, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention programs, and emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
California-based Grantee ESG-CV Program Fraud Risk Management Assessment
HUD OIG is auditing a California-based grantee's Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG-CV) program. The CARES Act provided nearly $4 billion in special ESG funds to grantees to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic and supports activities, such as, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention programs, and emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
Sexual Harassment is Illegal: Know Your Rights!
Did you know sexual harassment by a landlord, maintenance worker, or anyone with authority, control over, or official access to your rental property is against the law? No one should have to choose between having a roof over their head and the threat of being sexually harassed or sexually assaulted by their housing provider.
HUD Could Improve Its Field Service Management Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans
We audited the U.S.
The Puerto Rico Department of Housing’s Contracting Method for Program Management Services for the R3 program
We audited the Puerto Rico Department of Housing’s (PRDOH) Home Repair, Reconstruction, or Relocation (R3) program. We initiated this audit as part of our commitment to helping the U.S.
Opportunities Exist to Enhance Oversight of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative to Improve Program Effectiveness
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Public Housing Voucher Programs’ oversight of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative (FYI). We audited the program early in its implementation to identify opportunities to improve the program’s design and effectiveness. Our audit objective was to determine the effectiveness of FYI. Opportunities exist to enhance oversight of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative to improve program effectiveness.