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Data conversion activities and interface plans and procedures for the implementation of HUD's ICFS
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) plans and procedures for data conversion and system interfaces for the implementation of the HUD Integrated Core Financial System (ICFS). We conducted this audit as a component of the testing of general and technical Read More
December 17, 2012
Report
#2013-DP-0003
Deutsche Bank, New York, Job Creation and Retention Program Grant, Hotline Complaint Case Number HL-2012-0199
We completed a review of Deutsche Bank’s Job Creation and Retention Program (JCRP) grant. We selected this auditee based on a hotline complaint, case number HL-2012-0199, that was referred from the United States Government Accountability, FraudNet control number 58392, received on November 23, Read More
January 09, 2013
Memorandum
#2013-NY-1801
The Hoboken Housing Authority, Hoboken, NJ, Generally Administered the Recovery Act Capital Fund Program in Accordance With Regulations
We audited the Hoboken, NJ, Housing Authority’s administration of its Recovery Act Capital Fund program in support of HUD OIG’s audit plan goals to oversee Recovery Act-funded activity and improve HUD’s execution of and accountability for its fiscal responsibilities. We selected the Authority Read More
January 02, 2013
Report
#2013-NY-1002
A Hotline Complaint About Utah Housing Corporation, West Valley City, UT,
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General, audited the Utah Housing Corporation in response to a hotline complaint. The complaint contained allegations that the Corporation commingled funds from the FHA first mortgages and the downpayment assistance Read More
September 26, 2012
Report
#2012-DE-1005
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
We audited the City of Paterson, NJ’s Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program in support of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) goal to contribute to improving HUD’s execution of its fiscal responsibilities. We selected the City after a risk analysis of HOPWA grantees Read More
February 23, 2013
Report
#2013-NY-1004
HUD Did Not Always Adequately Monitor Enforcement Grants Awarded Through Its Fair Housing Initiatives Program
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) oversight of Private Enforcement Initiative grants awarded under its Fair Housing Initiatives program as part of our annual audit plan. Our objective was to determine whether HUD performed monitoring to ensure that Read More
January 22, 2013
Report
#2013-PH-0003
HUD Did Not Always Provide Adequate Oversight of Its Assisted Living Conversion Program
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) oversight of the Assisted Living Conversion Program. We initiated the audit as part of the activities in our fiscal year 2012 annual audit plan, which included contributing to the improvement of HUD’s execution of and Read More
January 02, 2013
Report
#2013-CH-0001
HUD Paid for Unnecessary REO M&M III Field Service Manager Administrative Costs
In conjunction with our external audit of Innotion Enterprises, Inc. (Audit Report #2012-LA-1010), we reviewed termite inspection passthrough costs that it submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for payment as part of its real estate-owned (REO) Management and Read More
October 02, 2012
Memorandum
#2013-LA-0801
HUD Policies Did Not Always Ensure That Borrowers Complied With Program Residency Requirements
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) oversight of its Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program based on our annual audit plan and our strategic goal to improve the integrity of HUD’s single-family insurance programs. This is the second of two reports that we Read More
December 18, 2012
Report
#2013-PH-0002
HUD Staff SSN Breach
We have completed a review to determine whether HUD followed proper policies and procedures in responding to a breach of personally identifiable information which occurred on September 21, 2012. Specifically, for this incident, we identified what actions were taken and any deficiencies within HUD Read More
November 04, 2012
Memorandum
#2013-DP-0801
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development Needs To Improve Its Tracking of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Technical Assistance Activities
We reviewed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) technical assistance for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The review was part of the activities in our fiscal year 2012 annual audit plan. We initiated the review based upon a congressional request. Our objective Read More
September 27, 2012
Memorandum
#2012-CH-0801
HUD’s Proposed HOME Regulations Generally Addressed Systemic Deficiencies, but Field Office Monitoring and Data Validation Need Improvement
We reviewed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Home Investment Partnerships Program as part of an Office of Inspector General (OIG) plan to improve HUD’s execution and accountability of fiscal responsibility. Our objective was to determine whether HUD’s proposed Read More
February 10, 2013
Report
#2013-BO-0001
HUD’s Region 3 Multifamily Housing Offices Generally Ensured That Section 236 Rent and Excess Income Requirements Were Met
We audited HUD's Region 3 Offices of Multifamily Housing to determine whether HUD ensured that rents and excess income for Section 236 properties were properly identified and remitted to HUD. We performed this audit based on our audit plan and problems identified during an external audit of a Read More
December 09, 2012
Report
#2013-PH-0001
The Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Boise, ID, Did Not Always Comply With HOME Investment Partnerships Program Match and Compliance Monitoring Requirements
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Office of Inspector General audited the Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program because it received approximately $6 million in HOME grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ( Read More
December 19, 2012
Report
#2013-SE-1001
Incorrect payments to the project contractor for data conversion tasks related to implementation of HUD's ICFS
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD)’s plans and procedures for data conversion of the HUD Integrated Core Financial System (ICFS).
Our audit objective was to review HUD’s readiness to fully implement ICFS and determine whether HUD had properly managed the Read More
December 02, 2012
Report
#2013-DP-0002
Luzerne County, PA, Did Not Properly Evaluate, Underwrite, and Monitor a High-Risk Loan
We audited Luzerne County, PA’s $6 million loan of Community Development Block Grant funds to CityVest that was expected to be used to revitalize the historic Hotel Sterling and surrounding properties. We did the audit because HUD Office of Inspector General audit report 2012-PH-0001 identified Read More
October 30, 2012
Report
#2013-PH-1001
Morris County, NJ’s Community Development Block Grant Program Had Weaknesses in Its Financial and Administrative Controls
We audited Morris County, NJ’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program based on a risk assessment, which considered the size of the program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) risk analysis, and prior audit coverage. The objectives of the audit were to determine Read More
January 21, 2013
Report
#2013-NY-1003
The Municipality of Ponce, PR, Did Not Always Ensure Compliance With HOME Investment Partnerships Program Requirements
We audited the Municipality of Ponce’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program. We selected the Municipality for review as part of our strategic plan based on the large amount of HOME funds approved. Our objectives were to determine whether the Municipality maintained its financial management Read More
November 28, 2012
Report
#2013-AT-1001
New Day Financial, LLC, Fulton, MD, Ensured Loans Met FHA Requirements
We reviewed 32 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans that New Day Financial, LLC, underwrote as a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FHA direct endorsement lender. We conducted the review as a result of a risk model assessment that identified mortgage lenders that were at Read More
March 06, 2013
Memorandum
#2013-PH-1802
Ofori & Associates, PC, Hartford, CT, Did Not Always Comply With Its REO Contract and Marketing Plan Requirements
We audited Ofori & Associates, PC, regarding its U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) real estate-owned (REO) Management and Marketing (M&M) III program. This review was part of the Office of Inspector General’s efforts to improve the integrity of the single-family Read More
February 17, 2013
Report
#2013-BO-1001