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  • Recommendation Number: 2017-KC-0004-001-C
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: June 02, 2017
Closed Date:
February 01, 2023

Develop improved procedures and provide training to appropriate staff regarding the departmental clearance process requirements, including • Determining which guidance is considered to be a directive, including public communications, and • Ensuring that HUD program participants have clear, instructive, and helpful information to comply with the applicable requirements and procedures for HUD programs.

Publication Report

2017-KC-0004 | June 02, 2017

CPD Did Not Follow the Departmental Clearance Process When It Issued the July 25, 2013, Guidance for Duplication of Benefits Requirements

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development’s (CPD) process for making changes to its programs, policies, and operations.  We initiated the audit… more

Related Recommendations

Community Planning and Development

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    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2017-KC-0004-001-A
    Closed on April 03, 2020

    Pursue departmental clearance for the July 25, 2013, guidance that did not go through required departmental clearance. For any items that cannot be appropriately cleared, HUD should take appropriate action to recall the document or policy.

  •  
    Status
      Open
      Closed
    2017-KC-0004-001-B
    Closed on March 18, 2020

    Develop guidance that helps the public understand its options for assistance between CDBG-DR and SBA and how to comply with Federal requirements.