We audited Solis Gardens Apartments’ management of its HUD-insured Section 207/223(f) multifamily property as part of our annual work plan.  The owner of Solis Garden Apartments manages 62 units in accordance with HUD requirements and its regulatory agreement which includes restrictions on the use of project funds and assets.  We selected Solis Gardens Apartments for an audit based on risk indicators, such as surplus cash deficiencies…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an evaluation of the operational effectiveness of information technology (IT) security controls for the HUDUSER system, which is operated by HUD’s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R).  The OIG identified four significant weaknesses involving website security, underscoring the need to strengthen technical security controls…

 The Geospatial Data of 2018 (the Act) governs the collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, use, and preservation of geospatial data of covered agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) efforts to meet the geospatial data requirements stated in the Act.  The Act requires the Inspector General of a…