Majestic Management, LLC, a Multifamily Housing Management Agent in St. Louis, MO, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's Requirements When Disbursing Project Funds | Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development

Recommendation Number: 2017-KC-1001-003-B
Status: Open
Date Issued: December 16, 2016

Provide documentation to support that $48,891 was spent for eligible purposes or reimburse the appropriate projects for the balance.

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2017-KC-1001 | December 15, 2016

Majestic Management, LLC, a Multifamily Housing Management Agent in St. Louis, MO, Did Not Always Comply With HUD’s Requirements When Disbursing Project Funds

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited Majestic Management, LLC, located in St. Louis, MO. Our objective was to determine whether Majestic Management charged only the appropriate fees in managing… more

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