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  • Recommendation Number: 2023-FO-0008-002-A
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: January 24, 2023
Closed Date:
May 24, 2023

Research, evaluate, and implement technical solutions to provide additional improvements to VPN and related remote working capabilities of HUD system users.

Publication Report

2023-FO-0008 | January 24, 2023

Assessment of HUD’s IT Infrastructure To Support Extensive Telework

We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) information technology (IT) infrastructure to support mandatory telework. During mandatory telework, more employees simultaneously needed remote access to HUD’s network and agency… more

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