We audited the U.S.
HUD Did Not Have Adequate Policies and Procedures for Ensuring That Public Housing Agencies Properly Processed Requests for Reasonable Accommodation
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.
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.
Chelsea Landlord Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today a $7,000 settlement with 44 Hawthorne, LLC and its owner, Alek Vienneau, to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to the federal government after receiving impermissible excess rent payments from a low income tenant while participating in a federal housing subsidy program.