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  • Recommendation Number: 2021-FW-1003-001-D
  • Status: Closed
  • Date Issued: September 29, 2021
Closed Date:
February 08, 2023

We also recommend that the Director of HUD’s Houston Office of Public Housing evaluate the reported actions the three commissioners took when procuring the legal services contract and, if warranted, pursue administrative sanctions or other corrective actions.

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2021-FW-1003 | September 29, 2021

The Bay City Housing Authority, Bay City, TX, Did Not Follow Requirements for Its Legal Services Contract, Administrative Costs, and Board Meetings

Based on a complaint and a request from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (HUD PIH), we audited the Bay City Housing Authority, Bay City, TX.  The complainant’s allegations included improper… more

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    $5,000.00

    Closed on March 23, 2023

    We recommend that the Director of HUD’s Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to reimburse its Public Housing Operating Fund $5,000 from non-Federal funds for the unrecovered remaining balance of the $20,000 that was paid to the attorney.

  •   2021-FW-1003-001-B
    $24,250.00

    Closed on January 26, 2022

    We recommend that the Director of HUD’s Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to ensure that no Federal funds are used to pay the remaining legal services invoices totaling $24,250, which will result in these funds being put to better use.

  •   2021-FW-1003-001-C

    Closed on January 26, 2022

    We recommend that the Director of HUD’s Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to update its policies to ensure the future commissioners obtain training on Texas’ Open Meetings Act requirements and HUD’s training for commissioners within 90 days after appointment, which will ensure that future commissioners understand the requirements for board meetings and procurement actions.

  •   2021-FW-1003-002-A
    $2,172.00

    Closed on March 23, 2023

    We recommend that Director of the Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to Reimburse its low-rent operating fund $2,172 from non-Federal funds for the ineligible travel, training, and credit card expenditures.

  •   2021-FW-1003-002-B
    $4,469.00

    Closed on January 18, 2022

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  •   2021-FW-1003-002-C
    $704.00

    Closed on March 23, 2023

    We recommend that Director of the Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to reimburse its Housing Choice Voucher Program fund $704 from non-Federal funds for the ineligible travel and training expenditures.

  •   2021-FW-1003-002-D
    $31,327.00

    Closed on March 23, 2023

    We recommend that Director of the Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to support or repay $31,327 to its low-rent operating fund from non-Federal funds for the various unsupported expenditures.

  •   2021-FW-1003-002-E
    $584.00

    Closed on March 23, 2023

    We recommend that Director of the Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to support or repay $584 to its Housing Choice Voucher Program fund from non-Federal funds for the unsupported travel, training, and phone expenses paid with Housing Choice Voucher Program funds.

  •   2021-FW-1003-002-F

    Closed on October 24, 2022

    We recommend that Director of the Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority to update and implement its policies and procedures, including creating a policy for recording expenses, a cost allocation plan, and a travel policy, to ensure that the Authority appropriately pays and accurately reports its costs.

  •   2021-FW-1003-003-A

    Closed on January 26, 2022

    We recommend that the Director of the Houston Office of Public Housing require the Authority’s new board to complete HUD’s “Lead the Way” online training and Texas’ Open Meetings Act training.

  •   2021-FW-1003-003-B

    Closed on December 23, 2022

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