The Wausau Community Development Authority, Wausau, WI, Generally Complied With HUD’s and Its Own Requirements Regarding Housing Quality Standards Inspections
We audited the Wausau Community Development Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program based on our analysis of risk factors related to the public housing agencies in Region 5’s jurisdiction (States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin). The audit was part of the Read More
December 12, 2019
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Investigation Into Alleged Violation of Federal Appropriations Law by the Office of the Secretary
In February 2018, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received multiple complaints alleging that HUD’s Secretary, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., may have violated federal appropriations law by causing the Department to purchase a new Read More
September 11, 2019
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Top Management Challenges Facing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2020 and Beyond
Each year, in compliance with Public Law 106-531, the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), issues a report summarizing what we consider the most serious management challenges facing the Department. In turn Read More
December 04, 2019
Top Management Challenges
Jury Convicts Holland, Ohio Man of Theft of Public Money, Concealment of Bankruptcy Assets, and Bankruptcy Fraud
This week, a Toledo federal jury convicted Arvel Ray Henderson, II, age 50, on one count of theft of public money, one count of concealment of bankruptcy assets, and one count of bankruptcy fraud. Henderson is scheduled to be sentenced on December 20, 2019.
Henderson, who was enrolled as a Read More
November 22, 2019
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Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation
We audited Del Norte Neighborhood Development Corporation based on information we received indicating that Del Norte may have violated the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships program rules during the demolition of one of its low- to moderate-income Read More
November 26, 2019
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Fiscal Years 2019 and 2018 Financial Statements Audit
This report presents the results of our audit of FHA’s principal financial statements and notes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2019 and 2018, including our report on FHA’s internal control and test of compliance with selected provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant Read More
November 14, 2019
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Former Program Manager Of Twin Cities Nonprofit Charged With Fraud, False Statements
United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced a felony information charging CLARISSA LYNN COMBS, 48, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and false statements. COMBS will make her initial appearance in U.S. District Court at a later date. BRIDGIT YVETTE MICHAUD, 54, JALONDA LEEANN COMBS Read More
November 12, 2019
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Alleged Kidnapper Sentenced to 18 Months for Making False Statements to Receive Federal Benefits
John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ALLAN MANN, JR., also known as “Hailee Randolph DeSouza” and “Hailey R. DeSouza,” 67, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven to 18 months of imprisonment for receiving federal Read More
November 14, 2019
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Mortgage Short Sale Negotiators Charged With Defrauding Mortgage Lenders
BOSTON – The principals and co-founders of a North Andover mortgage short sale assistance company were charged today in connection with defrauding mortgage lenders and investors out of nearly $500,000 in proceeds from about 90 short sale transactions. The defendants allegedly defrauded the Federal Read More
November 08, 2019
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Former Prattsville Town Supervisor and Local Businessman Charged with Fraud
ALBANY, NEW YORK – An indictment unsealed today charges former Prattsville Town Supervisor Kory O’Hara, age 42, and Prattsville resident Stephen Baker, age 68, with fraud relating to grants extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene.
The announcement was made by:
United Read More
November 08, 2019
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HUD’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer Generally Complied With the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 With a Few Exceptions
In accordance with the statutory requirements of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) and standards established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, we audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Read More
November 07, 2019
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The Christian Church Homes, Oakland, CA, Did Not Ensure That the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program Conversion Was Accurate and Supported for Vineville Christian Towers
We audited Vineville Christian Towers’ (project) Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) conversion in accordance with our annual audit plan. Our audit objective was to determine whether the project’s RAD conversion to the Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program was completed in Read More
November 04, 2019
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Former City Councilman Adam McFadden Pleads Guilty To New Charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Adam C. McFadden pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to wire fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. On April 1, 2019, McFadden previously pleaded Read More
October 09, 2019
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Former Chairman Of Rochester Housing Authority Facing Additional Charges In Superseding Indictment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a 28-count superseding indictment charging George H. Moses, 50, of Rochester, NY, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. The conspiracy and wire Read More
October 24, 2019
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Chicago Duo Sentenced In HUD Fraud Scheme
HAMMOND- Sergio Garcia, Sr., 50, of Chicago, IL and Sergio Garcia, Jr., 30, of Lowell, IN were sentenced by US District Court Judge Philip Simon on their guilty pleas to conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
Garcia, Sr. was sentenced to serve 70 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised Read More
November 01, 2019
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program, House of Representatives Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies (THUD). Jeremy Kirkland, Counsel to the Inspector General was a Read More
October 17, 2019
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Hoboken Man Admits Participating In Voter Bribery Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Hoboken, New Jersey, today man admitted his role in a conspiracy to promote a voter bribery scheme during a municipal election in Hoboken, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
William Rojas, 69, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William J. Martini in Newark federal Read More
October 08, 2019
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The City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department, Detroit, MI, Did Not Administer Its Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program in Accordance With HUD’s Requirements
We audited the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department’s Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program based on our analysis of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes’ grantees in Region 5’s jurisdiction.[1] Read More
October 02, 2019
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Palm Beach County Housing Authority, West Palm Beach, FL, Did Not Support and Spend HUD Funds According to Regulations
We audited the Palm Beach County Housing Authority in West Palm Beach, FL, based on concerns raised by news articles stating that the Authority dismissed its former executive director because of financial misconduct and ethical violations. The concerns included bonuses paid and payments for Read More
September 30, 2019
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#2019-AT-1006
FHA Insured at Least $13 Billion in Loans to Ineligible Borrowers With Delinquent Federal Tax Debt
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loans from fiscal year 2018. Our audit objective was to determine whether FHA provided insurance on loans that were made to ineligible, delinquent Read More
September 30, 2019
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