Implement controls to prevent or mitigate instances of borrowers violating HECM program residency requirements by concurrently participating in the Voucher program, including policies and procedures to at least annually coordinate with HUD’s Office of Public Housing to match borrower data in the Read More

Implement controls to prevent or reduce instances of borrowers violating HECM program residency requirements by concurrently participating in multifamily programs, including policies and procedures to at least annually coordinate with HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs to match borrower Read More

Ensure the privacy program is staffed with experienced personnel (such as a Chief Privacy Officer) to manage the operational aspects of the program.

Issue a notice at the Secretary level delegating and clarifying the authority and responsibilities of the SAOP and Privacy Office

A. Document the roles and specific responsibilities of all positions assigned privacy responsibilities. B. Communicate these responsibilities on a recurring basis, at least annually, to individuals holding these positions.

Implement thorough human capital processes to ensure execution of the HUD privacy program and all its requirements

Finalize and approve the draft privacy program strategic plan

Ensure the privacy program is integrated with the enterprise risk program and that privacy risks are incorporated into the agency risk management process

Establish an executive leadership dashboard to communicate continuous monitoring of key program risks and issues

A. Develop an internal privacy program communication plan to describe how privacy issues will be disseminated and best practices will be shared. B. Implement the communication plan

Develop a dedicated budget to address Privacy Office training needs and initiatives

Update all privacy guidance to reflect current Federal requirements and processes.

Implement a formal process for the Privacy Office to issue and communicate privacy guidance, requirements, and deadlines.

Update and continue to maintain a central collaboration area to include all current privacy program policies, procedures, and guidance

Establish standard processes to ensure consistent work flow and communications between program office and Privacy Office personnel

Ensure role-based privacy training is provided to all personnel with privacy responsibilities

Ensure privacy awareness training is provided to all contractor and third party personnel

Provide personnel tasked with handling Privacy Act requests with recurring training on Privacy Act exceptions

Establish documentation procedures for accounting of disclosures made under the Privacy Act, as required by 5 USC 552a(c)

Establish an annual computer matching activity reporting process to meet the requirements of OMB Circular A-108