The Housing Authority of Whitesburg, Kentucky, Mismanaged Its Operations
We audited the Housing Authority of Whitesburg, Kentucky (Authority) pursuant to a request by the director of the Office of Public Housing, Kentucky State Office. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority properly accounted for cash receipts and disbursements, and made procurements in accordance with federal requirements.
The Authority badly mismanaged its operations. It did not properly account for rental receipts of about $134,…
April 28, 2010
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#2010-AT-1003
The Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority Did Not Violate HUD’s Waiting List Rules When It Issued Section 8 Vouchers to Delaware Highlands Assisted Living Tenants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited the Kansas City, Kansas Housing Authority (Authority) to determine whether the Authority violated HUD’s waiting list rules when it offered Section 8 vouchers to applicants for Delaware Highlands Assisted Living. We conducted the audit because of concerns raised during a previous audit of the Authority, in which we saw indications that the Authority…
March 11, 2010
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#2010-KC-1002
The Kansas City, Kansas, Housing Authority Inappropriately Spent Federal Funds for Nonfederal Development Activities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited the development activities of the Kansas City, Kansas, Housing Authority (Authority) to determine whether the Authority improperly spent federal public housing funds when developing and operating nonfederal developments. We conducted the audit because of a citizen complaint received by our office.
We concluded that the Authority inappropriately…
September 22, 2009
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#2009-KC-1010
Milestone Management Systems Inc.’s Management Controls for Managing Multifamily Properties Were Not Adequate
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General, audited Milestone Management Services, Inc. (Milestone), of Topeka, Kansas, in response to a request from the HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing in Kansas City, Kansas. HUD was concerned that Milestone had not complied with cash management requirements. Our audit objective was to determine whether Milestone complied with HUD’s cash management…
August 05, 2009
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#2009-KC-1009
The City of Kansas City, Kansas, Did Not Comply with the Home Investment Partnerships Program Regulations
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Inspector General audited the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program of the City of Kansas City, Kansas (City). Our objective was to determine whether the City followed HUD requirements when establishing and managing HOME projects.
We concluded that the City did not obtain adequate environmental reviews, improperly awarded HOME construction projects, improperly charged…
June 29, 2009
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#2009-KC-1006
CTX Mortgage Did Not Follow HUD’s Requirements When Underwriting 12 FHA Loans and Developing Its Quality Control Plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General, reviewed 23 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans originated by CTX Mortgage's Overland Park, Kansas, branch office. Our audit objectives were to determine whether CTX Mortgage followed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements for (1) borrower eligibility and creditworthiness and property eligibility when underwriting…
December 16, 2008
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#2009-KC-1003
Clarion Mortgage Capital Did Not Fully Comply with HUD’s or Its Own Quality Control Requirements
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General, audited the Leawood, Kansas, branch office of Clarion Mortgage Capital, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-approved loan correspondent. Our audit objective was to determine whether Clarion Mortgage Capital followed HUD requirements for implementing a quality control program. We concluded that Clarion Mortgage Capital did not fully comply with HUD's…
December 16, 2008
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#2009-KC-1002
Peoples Bank Did Not Follow HUD’s Requirements When Underwriting Nine FHA Loans and Implementing Its Quality Control Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Inspector General reviewed 23 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans underwritten by Peoples Bank of Overland Park , Kansas . Our audit objectives were to determine whether Peoples Bank followed HUD requirements for (1) borrower eligibility and creditworthiness and property eligibility when underwriting loans and (2) implementing a quality control program. We concluded that…
August 20, 2008
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#2008-KC-1004
Justice Department Sues Kentucky Rental Property Owner for Sexual Harassment
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Joseph E. Johnson, also known as Joe Johnson, the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act.“For decades, this landlord used his position of power to sexually harass vulnerable women who simply wanted roofs over their heads,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen…
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December 03, 2024
Justice Department Sues Kentucky Rental Property Manager and Owners for Sexual Harassment
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against Adnan Shalash, the owner and operator of rental properties in Lexington, Kentucky, for engaging in sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit also names as defendants 12 owners of rental properties managed by Adnan Shalash, including Fox Den Properties LLC and Griffith Market Inc.“Sexual harassment by housing providers is an…
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November 19, 2024