Consider enhancing the SMART system, by adding fields (a) requiring FHA’s loan servicing contractor to enter the amount on the original mortgage and promissory note and (b) calculating the difference between the partial claim amount in SMART and the amount entered from the documents.

HUD OIG is conducting an evaluation of a grantee's use of Community Development Block Grant funds. This evaluation will ensure that CPD grants are being monitored, focusing on grantees that are at higher risk. Our evaluation will determine whether the grantee used CPD program funds towards eligible Read More

HUD OIG is conducting the FY 2026 evaluation of the HUD's information security (InfoSec) program and practices. FISMA requires all IGs to assess the effectiveness of the InfoSec program of their respective Federal agency on an annual basis. Our objectives are to (1) perform an independent Read More

BOSTON – A Colombian woman, unlawfully residing in Boston, was convicted today following a five-day jury trial in federal court in Boston of identity theft offenses, including receiving rental assistance, Social Security and Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, as well as Read More

Defendant voted in the 2024 presidential election under a stolen identity; lived under stolen identity for more than 20 years; obtained a Real ID; and improperly received more than $400,000 in stolen federal benefitsBOSTON – A Colombian woman, unlawfully residing in Boston, was convicted today Read More

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

The OIG has determined that the contents of this recommendation would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to selected officials.

Create and implement a policy that documents how it handles and addresses conflict of interest complaints.

Determine whether data currently collected from PHAs can be leveraged to identify and mitigate fraud risks and consider whether any additional data needs to be collected or systems enhanced to mitigate fraud risks.

Communicate Capital Fund program fraud risks and schemes to all its stakeholders, including PHAs, to increase program effectiveness.

Revise its ethics, conflict-of-interest and contractor certification policies and forms to address issues that can arise, including when using embedded consultants.

Use the fraud risks and fraud schemes HUD OIG identified and involve relevant stakeholders to create a program-specific fraud risk inventory to support HUD’s anti-fraud efforts and enhance oversight of the Capital Fund program.

Obtain training or technical assistance on the implementation of fraud risk management practices consistent with the Internal Control Integrated Framework, issued by COSO.

Revise its procurement policies to include requiring Corporation oversight for material changes in an agreement’s scope or amount.

Revise its procurement policies, practices, and controls to ensure that it executes and renews contracts in a timely manner to prevent lapses and backdating of agreements.