Support $422,600 in program income that was not used before additional grant fund drawdowns or repay from non-Federal funds any amount that cannot be supported
2018-BO-1005 | September 18, 2018
The State of Connecticut Did Not Ensure That Its Grantees Properly Administered Their Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Community Planning and Development
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-EOpenClosed$422,600Questioned Costs
Recommendations with questioned costs identify costs: (A) resulting from an alleged violation of a law, regulation, contract, grant, or other document or agreement governing the use of Federal funds; (B) that are not supported by adequate documentation (also known as an unsupported cost); or (C) that appear unnecessary or unreasonable.
Closed on June 22, 2021 - Status2018-BO-1005-001-FOpenClosedClosed on July 22, 2022
Strengthen controls over program oversight to ensure that grantees comply with their agreements and program requirements, including tier two environmental reviews, contract procurements, and homeowner and project eligibility, to ensure that (1) all income, including rental income, is considered; (2) loan-to-value ratios do not exceed 90 percent without State approval; and (3) projects do not exceed the program limits without State approval.
- Status2018-BO-1005-001-GOpenClosedClosed on July 22, 2022
Strengthen controls over monitoring to ensure that onsite monitoring and monitoring letters are completed in a timely manner and sufficient supporting documentation is required and reviewed by those responsible for grant oversight.
- Status2018-BO-1005-002-AOpenClosedClosed on August 06, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures to assess the validity of all program complaints to ensure that they are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
- Status2018-BO-1005-002-BOpenClosedClosed on August 06, 2020
Provide additional guidance to its grantees regarding its policy stating that the repair or replacement of paved surfaces should be minimal in cost and incidental to the rehabilitation of the dwelling, including whether grantees are required to consult with the State before starting the work.
2018-OE-0001 | September 12, 2018
HUD Privacy Program Evaluation Report
Office of Administration
- Status2018-OE-0001-01OpenClosedClosed on September 25, 2020
Ensure the privacy program is staffed with experienced personnel (such as a Chief Privacy Officer) to manage the operational aspects of the program.
- Status2018-OE-0001-02OpenClosedClosed on August 13, 2020
Issue a notice at the Secretary level delegating and clarifying the authority and responsibilities of the SAOP and Privacy Office
- Status2018-OE-0001-03OpenClosedClosed on January 10, 2023
A. Document the roles and specific responsibilities of all positions assigned privacy responsibilities. B. Communicate these responsibilities on a recurring basis, at least annually, to individuals holding these positions.
- Status2018-OE-0001-04OpenClosedClosed on July 10, 2024
Implement thorough human capital processes to ensure execution of the HUD privacy program and all its requirements
- Status2018-OE-0001-05OpenClosedClosed on June 25, 2020
Finalize and approve the draft privacy program strategic plan
- Status2018-OE-0001-06OpenClosedClosed on November 18, 2021
Ensure the privacy program is integrated with the enterprise risk program and that privacy risks are incorporated into the agency risk management process
- Status2018-OE-0001-07OpenClosedClosed on May 22, 2020
Establish an executive leadership dashboard to communicate continuous monitoring of key program risks and issues
- Status2018-OE-0001-08OpenClosedClosed on May 22, 2020
A. Develop an internal privacy program communication plan to describe how privacy issues will be disseminated and best practices will be shared. B. Implement the communication plan
- Status2018-OE-0001-09OpenClosedClosed on October 01, 2021
Develop a dedicated budget to address Privacy Office training needs and initiatives
- Status2018-OE-0001-10OpenClosedClosed on December 09, 2021
Update all privacy guidance to reflect current Federal requirements and processes.
- Status2018-OE-0001-11OpenClosedClosed on May 22, 2020
Implement a formal process for the Privacy Office to issue and communicate privacy guidance, requirements, and deadlines.
- Status2018-OE-0001-12OpenClosedClosed on September 17, 2020
Update and continue to maintain a central collaboration area to include all current privacy program policies, procedures, and guidance
- Status2018-OE-0001-13OpenClosedClosed on May 22, 2020
Establish standard processes to ensure consistent work flow and communications between program office and Privacy Office personnel
- Status2018-OE-0001-14OpenClosedClosed on July 10, 2024
Ensure role-based privacy training is provided to all personnel with privacy responsibilities
- Status2018-OE-0001-15OpenClosedClosed on July 10, 2024
Ensure privacy awareness training is provided to all contractor and third party personnel