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Closed Date:
July 14, 2022

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

Publication Report

2016-OE-0002 | July 06, 2017

HUD Web Application Security Evaluation Report

Enforce the requirement for all HUD web applications and services to be approved and authorized by OCIO. The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its… more

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    2016-OE-0002-03
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    Priority
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    We believe these open recommendations, if implemented, will have the greatest impact on helping HUD achieve its mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.

    Enforce the requirement for all HUD web applications and services to be approved and authorized by OCIO. The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.


    Corrective Action Taken

    In January 2023, HUD's Office of the Chief Information Officer developed and released a Web Applications Directive to all HUD program offices. This directive described how web applications are defined, approved, inventoried, and maintained, including processes for tracking, and monitoring such applications.

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      Open
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    2016-OE-0002-05
    Closed on June 25, 2020
    Sensitive
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    Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.

    The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

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    2016-OE-0002-06
    Closed on December 11, 2019
    Sensitive
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    Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.

    The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

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    2016-OE-0002-07
    Closed on June 25, 2020
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    Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.

    The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

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    2016-OE-0002-08
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    Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.

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    2016-OE-0002-09
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