We recommend that the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs instruct the Philadelphia, PA, field office to require Luzerne County to reclassify program income already reported to the activity ID in IDIS that generated the income, ensuring that the $798,273 in program income is properly accounted for.
2017-NY-0002 | September 28, 2017
HUD Could Improve Its Controls Over the Disposition of Real Properties Assisted With Community Development Block Grant Funds
Community Planning and Development
- Status2017-NY-0002-001-FOpenClosedClosed on July 24, 2025
- Status2017-NY-0002-001-GOpenClosedClosed on March 20, 2019
We recommend that the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs instruct the Los Angeles, CA, field office to require the County of Los Angeles to reclassify program income to the activity ID in IDIS that generated the income, ensuring that the $300,330 in program income is properly accounted for.
- Status2017-NY-0002-001-HOpenClosedClosed on August 19, 2019
We recommend that the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs instruct the Milwaukee, WI, field office to document that no portion of the four State of Wisconsin’s activities reviewed is currently subject to the change of use requirements or remind the State of Wisconsin that the portions of the activities related to the voluntary grant reductions are still subject to the change of use requirements.
- Status2017-NY-0002-001-IOpenClosed
We recommend that the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grant Programs issue guidance to HUD staff and grantees to clarify the applicability of change of use requirements in cases where there is both a repayment from non-Federal funds and a voluntary grant reduction.
2017-AT-1013 | September 27, 2017
The City of Chattanooga, TN, Did Not Always Administer Its ESG Program in Accordance With HUD’s Requirements
Community Planning and Development
- Status2017-AT-1013-001-AOpenClosed$705Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on August 03, 2018Support or reimburse its ESG program participants $705 from non-Federal funds for the inadequately supported pay request.
- Status2017-AT-1013-001-BOpenClosed$13,058Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on August 06, 2018Support or reimburse HUD $13,058 from non-Federal funds for the drawdowns after program grant expiration.
- Status2017-AT-1013-001-COpenClosedClosed on August 02, 2018
Implement adequate policies and procedures to ensure that payments to subrecipients are issued in accordance with HUD’s requirements.
- Status2017-AT-1013-001-DOpenClosedClosed on August 02, 2018
Provide adequate training to staff associated with the administration of the ESG program to ensure compliance with HUD’s requirements, including timely drawdowns.
- Status2017-AT-1013-001-EOpenClosedClosed on August 02, 2018
Implement adequate policies and procedures for conducting complete and consistent monitoring of subrecipients’ matching requirements, including confirming eligibility and existence of matching funds to ensure compliance with HUD’s requirements.
2017-CH-1008 | September 27, 2017
Travelers Aid Society of Metropolitan Detroit, Detroit, MI, Did Not Always Administer Its Continuum of Care Program in Accordance With Federal Regulations
Community Planning and Development
- Status2017-CH-1008-001-AOpenClosed$1,776,381Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on August 30, 2018Support that it met its $526,170 matching contribution requirement associated with the more than $2.1 million in program funds it drew down for supportive services and administrative expenses. If Travelers Aid cannot provide sufficient support, it should reimburse HUD $1,776,381 from non-Federal funds.
- Status2017-CH-1008-001-BOpenClosed$305,936Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on October 30, 2018Support or reimburse HUD from non-Federal funds for the $305,936 in program administrative funds for which it did not provide sufficient documentation to support that the funds were used for eligible administrative expenses associated with the project for which the funds were drawn.
- Status2017-CH-1008-001-COpenClosed$170,995Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on October 30, 2018Support or reimburse HUD from non-Federal funds for the $170,995 in program income for which it did not provide sufficient documentation to support that the funds were used for the project that generated the income ($147,534) and for eligible activities ($23,461).
- Status2017-CH-1008-001-DOpenClosed$54,770Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on October 30, 2018Support or reimburse HUD from non-Federal funds for the $54,770 in program funds for which it did not provide sufficient documentation to support that the funds were used for eligible project expenses for supportive services ($26,036) and leasing ($28,734).
- Status2017-CH-1008-001-EOpenClosed$1,165Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on June 13, 2018Reimburse HUD from non-Federal funds for the $1,165 in program funds used for improper supportive service expenses.
- Status2017-CH-1008-001-FOpenClosedClosed on June 13, 2018
Implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that it maintains sufficient documentation to support that matching contributions, program funds, and program income are accounted for and used in accordance with Federal regulations and it uses program funds for the projects in accordance with Federal regulations.
- Status2017-CH-1008-001-GOpenClosedClosed on June 04, 2018
Provide technical assistance to Travelers Aid to ensure that its staff is adequately trained on how to account for and use matching contributions, program funds, and program income in accordance with Federal regulations.
2017-DP-0003 | September 27, 2017
New Core Project: Although Transaction Processing Had Improved Weaknesses Remained
Chief Financial Officer
- Status2017-DP-0003-001-AOpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.
Closed on February 28, 2019The 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.
- Status2017-DP-0003-001-BOpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.
Closed on September 28, 2017The 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.
- Status2017-DP-0003-001-COpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.
Closed on April 28, 2020The 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.
- Status2017-DP-0003-001-DOpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.
Closed on August 06, 2018The 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.