U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know

The .gov means it’s official.

Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

The site is secure.

The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Parent Oversight Areas

Puerto Rico HBA Program

HUD OIG is auditing Puerto Rico's Homebuyer Assistance Program (HBA).  HUD awarded Puerto Rico more than $20 billion in CDBG-DR funding to address the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, of which $295 million was budgeted to the HBA program. Our objective is to determine the impact that the program had in increasing homeownership rates in Puerto Rico post Hurricanes Irma and Maria and whether it is on track in delivering the expected program outcome.

State of California 2018 Disasters Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program

HUD OIG is auditing the State of California’s 2018 Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery funds.  HUD awarded the State more than $1 billion for its 2018 disasters.  Our audit objective will be to assess how effectively the State of California is operating its Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and Reconstruction program (program).   

The State of Florida Administered Its Housing Repair and Replacement Program Effectively but Not Always in a Cost-Efficient and Prudent Manner for the Projects and Activity Delivery Costs Reviewed

We audited the State of Florida’s Housing Repair and Replacement Program (HRRP), one of the programs that the State developed to address its unmet disaster recovery housing needs because of Hurricane Irma in 2017.  We audited this program due to the large amount of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding allocated of $346.2 million.  Our audit objective was to determine whether the State administered its 2017 CDBG-DR funds for its HRRP effectively and efficiently.  Specifically, we focused on determining whether the

State of North Carolina Disaster Funds Capacity Review

HUD OIG is reviewing the State of North Carolina’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster (CDBG-DR) program.  The State received an appropriation of more than $741 million in CDBG-DR funding.  The review objective was to determine whether the State of North Carolina has the capacity to administer its CDBG-DR grants in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.  

Texas Subrecipient's Hurricane Harvey Grant

HUD OIG is auditing a Texas subrecipient’s 2017 disaster program.  In 2018, HUD directed its grantee to allocate $1.1 billion of its $5.024 billion Hurricane Harvey grant to the subrecipient.  The subrecipient planned to operate 11 programs with its grant funds.  The audit objective is to examine the status of the subrecipient's HUD-approved activities and challenges, if any, in implementing the activities.  This is one of two audits on Texas subrecipients.

Texas Subrecipient's Hurricane Harvey Grant

HUD OIG is auditing a Texas subrecipient’s 2017 disaster program.  In 2018, HUD directed its grantee to allocate $1.1 billion of its $5.024 billion Hurricane Harvey grant to the subrecipient.  The subrecipient planned to operate 11 programs with its grant funds.  The audit objective is to examine the status of the subrecipient's HUD-approved activities and challenges, if any, in implementing the activities.  This is one of two audits on Texas subrecipients.

Puerto Rico Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (DR) program, Home Repair, Reconstruction or Relocation (R3) Program

HUD OIG is auditing Puerto Rico's Community Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, Home Repair, Reconstruction, or Relocation (R3) program.  HUD awarded Puerto Rico over $9 billion dollars in R3 program funding.  The review objective is to determine whether the R3 program funds were spent in accordance with Puerto Rico's plan and applicable requirements.

2017 Housing Repair and Replacement Program

HUD OIG is auditing a Florida grantee’s 2017 Housing Repair and Replacement Program.  In 2018, the grantee was awarded more than $733 million to address unmet needs from Hurricane Irma.  As of November 25, 2019, the grantee expended more than $14 million for the Housing Repair Replacement program.  The audit objective is to determine whether the grantee (1) used funds for eligible homeowners and expenditures, (2) ensured that homeowners did not receive duplication of benefits, and (3) administered the program in a prudent and cost-efficient manner.