Develop and implement controls to ensure that the project complies with the regulatory agreement and applicable HUD requirements.
2017-PH-1006 | September 24, 2017
The Owner of Schwenckfeld Manor, Lansdale, PA, Did Not Always Manage Its HUD-Insured Property in Accordance With Applicable HUD Requirements
General Counsel
- Status2017-PH-1006-001-COpenClosedClosed on May 19, 2023
- Status2017-PH-1006-002-DOpenClosedClosed on August 19, 2019
Pursue civil money penalties and administrative sanctions, as appropriate, against the owner and its parent company and their principals for their part in the violations cited in this report.
2017-LA-1802 | September 21, 2017
SecurityNational Mortgage Company, Las Vegas, NV, Improperly Originated FHA Loans for Properties With Restrictive Covenants
General Counsel
- Status2017-LA-1802-001-EOpenClosedClosed on June 01, 2018
Determine legal sufficiency and if legally sufficient, pursue civil and administrative remedies, civil money penalties, or both against SecurityNational, its principals, or both for incorrectly certifying to the eligibility for FHA mortgage insurance or that due diligence was exercised during the origination of FHA loans.
2017-LA-1801 | September 19, 2017
Venta Financial Group, Inc., Las Vegas, NV, Improperly Originated FHA-Insured Loans With Restrictive Covenants
General Counsel
- Status2017-LA-1801-001-EOpenClosedClosed on June 01, 2018
Determine legal sufficiency and if legally sufficient, pursue civil and administrative remedies, civil money penalties, or both against Venta, its principals, or both for incorrectly certifying to the eligibility for FHA mortgage insurance or that due diligence was exercised during the origination of FHA loans.
2017-CF-1805 | September 17, 2017
Final Civil Action: First American Mortgage Trust Settled Allegations of Failing To Comply With HUD’s Federal Housing Administration Loan Requirements
General Counsel
- Status2017-CF-1805-001-AOpenClosed$250,000Questioned 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.
Closed on September 18, 2017Acknowledge that $250,000 of the $1,025,000 in the attached settlement represents an amount due HUD, less the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) civil debt collection fees.
2017-AT-1801 | August 20, 2017
Final Civil Action: Prospect Mortgage, LLC, Settled Alleged Violations of Federal Housing Administration Loan Requirements
General Counsel
- Status2017-AT-1801-001-AOpenClosed$2,930,000Questioned 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.
Closed on October 11, 2018Acknowledge that $2.93 million in the attached settlement agreement represents an amount due HUD, less DOJ’s civil debt collection fees. (Footnote 2 - DOJ’s 1994 Appropriation Act (Public Law 103-121) authorized DOJ to retain up to 3 percent of all amounts collected as the result of its civil debt collection litigation activities.)
2017-CF-1804 | August 20, 2017
Final Civil Action: Financial Freedom, a Division of CIT Bank, N.A., Settled Allegations of Failing To Comply With HUD’s Federal Housing Administration Servicing Requirements for HECM Claims
General Counsel
- Status2017-CF-1804-001-AOpenClosed$41,000,000Questioned 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.
Closed on August 21, 2017Acknowledge that $41 million of the $89,274,944 in the attached settlement represents an amount due HUD, less DOJ’s civil debt collection fees.
2016-OE-0002 | July 05, 2017
HUD Web Application Security Evaluation Report
Chief Information Officer
- Status2016-OE-0002-01OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 17, 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.
- Status2016-OE-0002-02OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 25, 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.
- Status2016-OE-0002-03OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
Sensitive information refers to information that could have a damaging import if released to the public and, therefore, must be restricted from public disclosure.
PriorityPriorityWe believe these open recommendations, if implemented, will have the greatest impact on helping HUD achieve its mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
Closed on January 10, 2023Enforce the requirement for all HUD web applications and services to be approved by the CIO and ensure OCIO reviews and approves all IT contracts and services agreements dealing with creation or support of web applications or services.
Corrective Action Taken
In January 2023, HUD's Office of the Chief Information Officer developed and released a Web Applications Directive to all HUD program offices. This directive described how web applications are defined, approved, inventoried, and maintained, including processes for tracking, and monitoring such applications.
- Status2016-OE-0002-04OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 July 14, 2022The 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.
- Status2016-OE-0002-05OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 June 25, 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.
- Status2016-OE-0002-06OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 December 11, 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.
- Status2016-OE-0002-07OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 June 25, 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.
- Status2016-OE-0002-08OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 02, 2022The 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.
- Status2016-OE-0002-09OpenClosedSensitiveSensitive
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 November 19, 2022The 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.
2017-FW-1008 | June 27, 2017
The Weslaco Housing Authority, Weslaco, TX, Paid Travel Costs That Did Not Comply With Federal, State, and Local Requirements
General Counsel
- Status2017-FW-1008-001-FOpenClosedClosed on September 05, 2019
Take appropriate administrative sanctions, including suspension, limited denial of participation, or debarment, against the commissioners.
2017-PH-1802 | June 27, 2017
Final Civil Action Borrower Settled Allegations of Making False Statements to HUD for a Home Purchase Under the Federal Housing Administration Mortgage Insurance Program
General Counsel
- Status2017-PH-1802-001-AOpenClosed$10,000Questioned 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.
Closed on July 12, 2024Acknowledge that the attached settlement agreement for $10,000 represents an amount due HUD.
2017-LA-1004 | June 12, 2017
Cypress Meadows Assisted Living, Antioch, CA, Was Not Administered in Accordance With Its Regulatory Agreement and HUD Requirements
General Counsel
- Status2017-LA-1004-001-AOpenClosed$15,000Questioned 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.
Closed on May 29, 2019Determine legal sufficiency and if legally sufficient, pursue civil and administrative remedies against Cypress Meadows, LLC; Skyline Crest Enterprises, LLC; the project’s owner; or all three for inappropriately disbursing funds in violation of the project’s regulatory agreement, operating lease agreement, and HUD requirements.
- Status2017-LA-1004-001-BOpenClosedClosed on September 19, 2018
Pursue appropriate civil money penalties and administrative actions, up to and including debarment, against Cypress Meadows LLC; Skyline Crest Enterprises LLC; the project’s owner; or all three for violating the project’s regulatory agreement, operating lease agreement, and HUD requirements.