Enforce the requirement for all HUD web applications and services to be approved by the CIO and ensure OCIO reviews and approves all IT contracts and services agreements dealing with creation or support of web applications or services.
Corrective Action Taken
In January 2023, HUD's Office of the Chief Information Officer developed and released a Web Applications Directive to all HUD program offices. This directive described how web applications are defined, approved, inventoried, and maintained, including processes for tracking, and monitoring such applications.