Pembroke to assist Lumberton authority
LUMBERTON — As part of a contract with the Pembroke Housing Authority to provide emergency management services to the Lumberton Housing Authority, the authority’s board has named Lemark Harris as Lumberton’s interim executive director. Harris, the executive director of the Pembroke Housing Authority, will temporarily oversee the management of both authorities.
The Lumberton Housing Authority has been without an executive director since Feb. 25…
Article
March 13, 2013
HUD Management Issues - 2013
Testimony of the Honorable David A. Montoya, Inspector General, before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies on HUD Management Issues (03/14/2013)
Hearing
March 13, 2013
Brooksville Man Sentenced To More Than Eight Years In Prison For Running Fraudulent Home Inspection Business
Press release
February 19, 2013
Kimberly King Harvey Earns Three-Year Sentence For Aggravated Identity Theft & Related Crimes
Press release
December 09, 2012
Kimberly King Harvey Earns Three-Year Sentence For Aggravated Identity Theft & Related Crimes
Jackson, TN – Kimberly King Harvey, 42, of Soddy Daisy, TN, was sentenced last week to 36 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge J. Daniel Breen following her guilty plea to one count of aggravated identity theft, one count of mail fraud, and one count of making false statements, announced U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III.
While working as a nurse assistant at Bartlett Nursing Home in Bartlett, TN, King met a co-worker with a name…
Press release
December 09, 2012
HUD OIG Warns of Mortgage Scammers
Washington — Today, in a press conference with the Department of Justice, the HUD OIG warns the American public to beware of mortgage scam operations. As part of the work under the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force (FFETF), HUD OIG is partnering with other law enforcement agencies to investigate companies and individuals preying on distressed homeowners seeking foreclosure rescue or loan modification.
The FFETF’s Mortgage Fraud Working…
Press release
October 28, 2012
HUD Management Issues - 2012
Testimony of The Honorable David A. Montoya Inspector General Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on HUD Management Issues (03/29/2012)
Hearing
March 29, 2012
Reverse Mortgage Schemes - Fraud Bulletin
While the majority of companies promoting FHA reverse mortgages are safe there are some mortgage fraudsters out to take your money, your house, or even your identity. Reading this alert is your best defense.
A reverse mortgage allows borrowers to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash without having to sell their homes. To aid in this process, borrowers must meet with an FHA-approved Reverse Mortgage Lender to discuss program…
Fraud bulletins or alert
A Primer for PHA Commissioners
This bulletin provides an overview of areas in which to prevent fraud and mismanagement. All public housing agency (PHA) commissioners should know steps to take in maintaining integrity at their PHA. HUD-OIG will issue more in-depth coverage for each of these areas in future bulletins.
Fraud bulletins or alert
Procurement & Contracting: Five Ground Rules for Executive Directors and Commissioners
Goods and services must be procured in an effective manner and in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws. Although the majority of public housing agencies (PHA) comply with these rules and regulations, we are issuing this bulletin to assist you in identifying weaknesses in procurement and contracting procedures.
Industry advisories
Is Fraud Worth it? - Now in Multiple Languages
Now you can read this important message in several languages!
Is Fraud Worth it? - In Arabic
Is Fraud Worth it? - In Cantonese
Is Fraud Worth it? - In Korean
Is Fraud Worth it? - In Vietnamese
Is Fraud Worth it? - In Russian
Is Fraud Worth it? - In Spanish
Is Fraud Worth it? - In Mandarin
Procurement & Contracting: Five Ground Rules for Grantees and Subrecipients
Goods and services must be procured in an effective manner and in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws. These laws exist to ensure that funds are awarded through fair and open competition and are spent on eligible and reasonably priced goods and services. Although the majority of grantees and subrecipients comply with these rules and regulations, we are issuing this bulletin to assist you in identifying potential…
Industry advisories
Settlement documents with CitiMortgage and Bank of America/Countrywide
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General (OIG) completed its nationwide effort to review the foreclosure practices of the five largest Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage servicers (Ally Financial, Incorporated, Bank of America, CitiMortgage, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo Bank). We performed these reviews due to reported allegations made in the fall of 2010 that national mortgage…
Public-Use Data from HUD-OIG Audit #2015-PH-0002, Overincome Families Residing in Public Housing Units
Public-Use Data from HUD-OIG Audit #2015-PH-0002, Overincome Families Residing in Public Housing Units
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Congressional Response - 2015-2018 Closed Cases
HUD OIG response to a Congressional Request for a list of closed investigations not disclosed to the public - 2015-2018.
Alexander County Housing Authority's (ACHA) improper usage of HUD subsidized Asset Management Project (AMP) funds
The OIG investigation focused on the Cairo, IL, based Alexander County Housing Authority's (ACHA) improper usage of HUD subsidized Asset Management Project (AMP) funds with prosecutorial consideration being given to 18 USC 666 (Theft, Intentional Misapplication of Funds), 18 USC 1001, (False Statements) and 18 USC 371 (Conspiracy). These funds (also referred to as operating funds and low rent housing project funds) and Capital funds are governed…
Falsas Devoluciones de Llamadas de Línea Directa
El Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) de los Estados Unidos, Oficina del Inspector General (OIG), recientemente se enteró de que los números de la Línea Directa de Discriminación de Viviendas de HUD se están utilizando como parte de una estafa telefónica dirigida a personas en todo el país. Estos estafadores se representan a sí mismos como ...
23 de Octubre del 2017
Modificaciones de Préstamos y Estafas de Rescate de Ejecuciones Hipotecarias
Aquí encontrará lo que necesita saber para protegerse de las modificaciones de préstamos y las estafas de rescate de ejecuciones hipotecarias. Todos los días, estafas de modificación de préstamos y de rescate de ejecuciones hipotecarias roban a los propietarios vulnerables de su dinero y sus hogares. La Oficina del Inspector del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD) ...
2 de Junio del 2015 • Seguro…