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.
Rockford Housing Authority, Rockford, IlliNis, Needs to Improve Its Controls over Program Housing Assistance and Utility Allowance Payments
What We Audited and Why We audited the Rockford Housing Authority's (Authority) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (program). The audit was part of the activities in our fiscal year 2005 annual audit plan. We selected the Authority based upon a risk analysis that identified it as having a high-risk program. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority managed its program in accordance with the U.S.
Housing Authority of the County of Cook, Chicago, IlliNis, Had Weak Controls over Its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
What We Audited and Why We audited the Housing Authority of the County of Cook's (Authority) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (program). The audit was part of the activities in our fiscal year 2005 annual audit plan. We selected the Authority based upon a risk analysis that identified it as having a high-risk program. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority managed its program in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) requirements.
The Marion Housing Authority, Marion, Indiana, Improperly Used HUD funds for nonprofit Development Activities
What We Audited and Why We audited the Marion Housing Authority's (Authority) nonprofit development activities. The review of public housing authorities' development activities is set forth in our fiscal year 2006 annual audit plan. We selected the Authority because it was identified as having high-risk indicators of nonprofit development activity. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority diverted or pledged resources subject to its annual contributions contract (contract), other agreement, or regulation for the benefit of non-U.S.
The Hoboken Housing Authority, Hoboken, New Jersey, Requires Improved Controls Over Its Capital Fund Program and Cash Disbursement Process
What We Audited and Why Based on an Office of Inspector General (OIG) risk analysis, we audited the Hoboken Housing Authority's (Authority) Public Housing Capital Fand (capital fund) program and its disbursement process. The audit objectives were to determine whether (1) the Authority administrated its capital grant program in accordance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) laws and regulations and (2) payments to the City of Hoboken (City) for police services were reasonable and supported.
The Housing Authority of East St. Louis, IlliNis, Improperly Used Public Housing Funds
What We Audited and Why We audited the East St. Louis Housing Authority (Authority) because of a hotline complaint alleging that Authority’s management misused U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds.
HUD’s Robotic Process Automation Program Was Not Efficient or Effective
We conducted this evaluation to assess the maturity of HUD’s Robotic process automation (RPA) activities and determine whether HUD had implemented related controls to address technology and program management risks. RPA is a software technology used to emulate human actions on a computer. RPA software programs, referred to as “bots,” can complete repetitive tasks quickly and consistently, freeing up employees to work on other, higher value activities.