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.
2019-DP-0001 | December 21, 2018
Information System Controls Over the Integrated Pool Management System
Government National Mortgage Association
- Status2019-DP-0001-001-KOpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.
- Status2019-DP-0001-001-LOpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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.
2019-FO-0003 | November 15, 2018
Additional Details To Supplement Our Fiscal Years 2018 and 2017 (Restated) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Financial Statement Audit
Government National Mortgage Association
- Status2019-FO-0003-001-LOpenClosed
Revise its quarterly tie point analysis to include a check for all of its budgetary accounts.
2018-NY-1006 | September 26, 2018
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority, Buffalo, NY, Did Not Administer Its Operating Funds in Accordance With Requirements
General Counsel
- Status2018-NY-1006-001-EOpenClosed
We also recommend that the Director of HUD’s Departmental Enforcement Center evaluate the apparent conflict-of-interest situations in this report and pursue administrative sanctions if warranted.
2018-PH-1007 | September 25, 2018
The Crisfield Housing Authority, Crisfield, MD, Did Not Properly Administer Its Public Housing Program Operating and Capital Funds
General Counsel
- Status2018-PH-1007-002-DOpenClosed
Evaluate the apparent conflict-of-interest situations in this report and pursue administrative sanctions if warranted.
2018-FO-1802 | August 27, 2018
Final Civil Action: Deloitte & Touché, LLP, Settled Allegations That It Failed To Conduct Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporation’s Audits in Conformance With Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
General Counsel
- Status2018-FO-1802-001-AOpenClosed$115,000,000Questioned 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.
Acknowledge the settlement amount of $149,500,000 and that $115,000,000 of the settlement represents restitution due HUD less DOJ’s civil debt collection fees.
2018-FW-1802 | August 21, 2018
Final Civil Action: The Former Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Beeville, TX, Et Al, Settled False Claims Allegations in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
General Counsel
- Status2018-FW-1802-001-AOpenClosed$40,000Questioned 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.
We recommend that HUD’s Office of General Counsel, Office of Program Enforcement, acknowledge that the $40,000 in the settlement agreement represents an amount due HUD.
2018-AT-1005 | May 29, 2018
The City of Margate, FL, Did Not Properly Administer Its Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grants 1 and 3 in Compliance With HUD Regulations
General Counsel
- Status2018-AT-1005-001-JOpenClosed
Initiate appropriate administrative actions and debarments against parties, including the former grants manager and contractors, who contributed to the mismanagement of program funds.
2018-FW-1801 | May 21, 2018
Final Civil Action: BSR Trust, LLC, Settled Allegations of Making False Claims Related to Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments
General Counsel
- Status2018-FW-1801-001-AOpenClosed$30,000Questioned 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.
We recommend that HUD’s Office of General Counsel, Office of Program Enforcement, acknowledge that $30,000 in the settlement agreement represents an amount due HUD.
2018-CF-1803 | March 30, 2018
Final Civil Action: Southern Blvd I, L.P., Settled Allegations of Making False Certifications Related to Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments
General Counsel
- Status2018-CF-1803-001-AOpenClosed$40,000Questioned 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.
Acknowledge that $40,000 in the attached settlement represents an amount due HUD.
2018-PH-1003 | March 30, 2018
The Crisfield Housing Authority, Crisfield, MD, Did Not Properly Administer Its Housing Choice Voucher Program
General Counsel
- Status2018-PH-1003-002-COpenClosed
Evaluate the apparent conflict-of-interest situation in this report and pursue administrative sanctions if warranted.
2018-CF-1801 | March 23, 2018
Final Civil Action – MetLife Home Loans, LLC, and a Borrower’s Son Settled Allegations of Failing to Comply with HUD’s Federal Housing Administration HECM Loan Requirements
General Counsel
- Status2018-CF-1801-001-AOpenClosed$4,000Questioned 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.
Acknowledge that the attached settlement agreement for $4,000 represents an amount due HUD from MetLife.
- Status2018-CF-1801-001-BOpenClosed$95,769Funds Put to Better Use
Recommendations that funds be put to better use estimate funds that could be used more efficiently. For example, recommendations that funds be put to better use could result in reductions in spending, deobligation of funds, or avoidance of unnecessary spending.
Enforce the indemnification agreement in the attached settlement agreement to prevent an estimated $95,769 loss to HUD. This represents an amount due HUD from MetLife for indemnifying and holding HUD harmless for any and all losses HUD incurs or has incurred in connection with FHA loan number 137-4740973.
- Status2018-CF-1801-001-COpenClosed$1,500Questioned 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.
Acknowledge that the attached settlement agreement for $1,500 represents an amount due HUD from the borrower’s son.
2018-CF-1802 | March 23, 2018
Final Civil Action – Independent Public Accountant Debarred for Violating Federal Housing Administration Requirements for Multifamily Properties
General Counsel
- Status2018-CF-1802-001-AOpenClosed
Ensure that HUD completes the debarment process and appropriately notifies the independent public accountant of the debarment decision.
2018-FW-1002 | January 30, 2018
Villa Main Apartments, Port Arthur, TX, Subsidized Nonexistent Tenants, Unsupported Tenants, and Uninspected Units
General Counsel
- Status2018-FW-1002-001-FOpenClosed
We also recommend that the Director of the HUD Departmental Enforcement Center consider whether administrative action against the appropriate owner(s) is warranted.
2018-DP-0001 | December 14, 2017
Information System Controls Over the Ginnie Mae Financial Accounting System
Government National Mortgage Association
- Status2018-DP-0001-001-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.
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.
- Status2018-DP-0001-001-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.
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.
- Status2018-DP-0001-001-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.
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.
- Status2018-DP-0001-001-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.
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.