The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Los Angeles, CA, Did Not Always Administer Its Continuum of Care Program in Accordance With HUD Requirements
We audited the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s Continuum of Care (CoC) program. The audit was initiated because of the homelessness crisis in the City of Los Angeles, which has the highest number of unsheltered people in the United States. In addition, the Los Angeles city controller issued a report in 2019, criticizing the Authority for falling short of City of Los Angeles homeless outreach goals.
Fraud Risk Management Assessment and Fraud Risk Identification
HUD OIG is conducting an audit to assess HUD’s overall fraud risk management program, and to identify fraud risks for funds that HUD received from the Coronavirus Aid Recovery and Economic Stability Act and American Rescue Plan Act.
FHEO's Implementation of Executive Order 13988
HUD OIG is auditing HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) implementation of Executive Order 13988. The order described how to enforce prohibitions on sex discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.
GNMA Financial Crisis Readiness
HUD OIG is reviewing GNMA’s financial crisis readiness program. To ensure its mission, GNMA must be prepared for a broad range of crises, including financial crises, that could impact itself or its issuers. Our objective is to determine whether GNMA implemented a financial crisis readiness program that met industry best practices.
Philadelphia Housing Authority Management of Lead Based Paint in Public Housing
HUD OIG is conducting an audit of the Lead Based Paint program at the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Our objective is to determine whether the Philadelphia Housing Authority adequately managed lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards in public housing.
Fiscal Year 2022 Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014 Evaluation
HUD OIG is conducting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 evaluation of the HUD's information security program and practices, as required by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014. The objectives are to (1) assess the maturity level of HUD's information security policies and procedures, (2) prepare responses for the core Inspector General (IG) FISMA reporting metrics, and (3) test and verify the technical implementation of a limited set of security controls on a selection of HUD information systems and appplications.
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Buffalo, NY, Needs To Improve Its Management of the Commodore Perry Homes Development To Address Longstanding Concerns
We audited the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority’s management of its Commodore Perry Homes development. We selected the Authority based on congressional interest. Half of the development’s buildings were demolished more than 20 years ago, and the majority of the remaining buildings and units have been vacant for years without redevelopment activity. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Authority properly managed its Commodore Perry Homes development. Our work focused on the period beginning in July 2013.