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HUD OIG is conducting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 evaluation of the HUD's information security program and practices, as required by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014.

HUD OIG is evaluating the potential delays in the development of the U.S.

HUD OIG is auditing HUD’s proactive communication to homeowners with FHA-insured single family mortgages.  The CARES Act and various HUD guidance contain key information that is relevant for homeowners such as details about mortgage loan forbearance protections.

To provide the HUD Secretary, senior leadership and Congress with an overview of the current status of Information Technology (IT) at HUD, the challenges they have overcome since the first 2018 IT Brief and the challenges they continue to face.

In accordance with the mandated work in FISMA, we are conducting the annual evaluation of information security practices, policies, and procedures established by HUD and the HUD Office of the Chief Information Officer. As part of the evaluation, we will also review 8 sample systems within 7 HUD program offices. Two products will result from our work; the mandated DHS CyberScope FISMA IG metrics report and a narrative report.

We will review HUD OCIO’s most recent IT modernization roadmap and strategy along with any other supporting documentation HUD can provide regarding modernization progress and milestones. Specifically, we will identify the various ongoing modernization projects within the roadmap and obtain documentation about the status of the individual projects.

HUD OIG is reviewing HUD's plans to reopen its offices to its employees. This work is in response to a Congressional request. The review objective is to determine whether HUD is following (1) its Resuming Normal Operations Guide, COVID-19 Response, Headquarters and Field Offices; (2) Federal, State, and local government and appropriate non-governmental guidance; and (3) best practices in reopening its offices to employees.

HUD OIG is conducting research to assess the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s information technology (IT) infrastructure’s preparedness and capability to support mass mandatory telework due to the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). This also included assessing for compliance with HUD information technology policies and Federal information system security requirements.

In accordance with the mandated work in FISMA, we are conducting the annual evaluation of information security practices, policies, and procedures established by HUD and the HUD Office of the Chief Information Officer. As part of the evaluation, we will also review 8 sample systems within 7 HUD program offices. Two products will result from our work; the mandated DHS CyberScope FISMA IG metrics report and a narrative report.