HUD OIG is auditing a Texas grantee’s 2015 disaster program. In 2016 and 2017, HUD awarded the grantee more than $87 million to address unmet needs from disasters that occurred in 2015. The audit objective is to determine whether the grantee administered and expended its 2015 flood disaster funding in accordance with HUD and its requirements.
Housing Authority in the State of Texas
HUD OIG is reviewing a public housing authority in Texas after receiving complaints about the Authority’s management and oversight.
Housing Authority in the State of Ohio
HUD OIG is reviewing an Ohio Housing Authority’s public housing program. The Authority received more than $8.3 million in operating subsidies and more than $5.7 million in Capital Fund grants in fiscal year 2018. The audit objective is to determine whether the Authority complied with Federal and its own requirements for procuring services and disbursing program funds.
Chelsea Landlord Agrees to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
BOSTON – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today a $7,000 settlement with 44 Hawthorne, LLC and its owner, Alek Vienneau, to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to the federal government after receiving impermissible excess rent payments from a low income tenant while participating in a federal housing subsidy program.