New York State Can Improve Its Disaster Recovery Procurement Processes
We audited New York State’s Hurricane Sandy disaster procurement processes. Our audit objective was to determine whether the State conducted its Hurricane Sandy-funded disaster recovery procurements using full, fair, and open competition methods. By continuing to use a November 2012 Governor-issued temporary waiver, the State did not foster open competition and ensure that it obtained the best services at the best prices. Our testing found that the State used the Governor’s waiver to explain why it did not follow its contracting requirements when it (1) allowed six c
Monitoring of EBLLs by Property Owners in HUD-Assisted Multifamily Properties Receiving Section 8 PBRA
HUD OIG is initiating an evaluation of the monitoring of elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) by property owners in multifamily properties receiving Section 8 project-based rental assistance (PBRA). Our review will cover the period of calendar year 2020 to 2025.
Management of a New York Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assisted Multifamily Property
HUD OIG is reviewing a Section 8 project-based rental assisted multifamily property in New York. Under a rental assistance contract, the property owner agrees to manage assisted units subject to Federal requirements. HUD agrees to pay subsidies to make up the difference between the low, income-based rents to tenants and previously agreed upon contract rents. Our objective is to determine whether the property owner properly calculated tenant rental subsides in accordance with applicable HUD requirements.
HUD IT Access Controls
HUD OIG is reviewing HUD's information Technology (IT) access control policies and procedures. The objective of our evaluation is to determine whether access to selected systems is properly authorized, maintained, and terminated in accordance with HUD policies, federal guidelines, and least privilege principles. Our review will cover the period of October 1, 2024, through May 19, 2025.
Public Housing Authorities and Source of Income Discrimination
We audited the U.S.
Brian Harrison
Brian D. Harrison was appointed by the President as the Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on August 12, 2025. In this role, Mr. Harrison provides executive leadership to more than 445 special agents, investigative support professionals, auditors, evaluators, attorneys, data analysts, and management professionals responsible for combatting fraud, waste, and abuse, and promoting effectiveness and efficiency in HUD’s programs and operations.