The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed a review of The Retreat at Church Ranch bank records based on our audit conducted of the project. Our review disclosed that the owner allegedly made payments for personal expenses from the project’s bank account. We requested that HUD pursue proceedings against the owner.
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Final Civil Action: Owner of HUD-insured Multifamily Property Settled Allegations of Authorizing and Paying Out Project Funds for Unallowable Expenses
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Inspector General (OIG) performed a review of The Retreat at Church Ranch bank records based on our audit conducted of the project. Our review disclosed that the owner allegedly made payments for personal expenses from the project’s bank account. We requested that HUD pursue proceedings against the owner.
October 01, 2015
Memorandum
#2015-DE-1802
The Duson Housing Authority, Duson, LA, Failed To Administer Its Public Housing Program in Accordance With HUD Requirements
The Duson Housing Authority failed to administer its public housing programs in accordance with HUD regulations and other requirements. Specifically, it did not maintain (1) its units and property grounds or perform annual unit inspections, (2) auditable files, (3) adequate documentation to support tenant childcare and medical expense deductions and utility allowances, and (4) its waiting list properly. This condition occurred beca
September 11, 2015
Memorandum
#2015-FW-1808
Opportunity in Living, Centennial, CO’s Participation in the HUD Single Family Property Disposition Program
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of Opportunity in Living (OIL), Centennial, CO’s participation in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Single Family Property Disposition program. Our audit objective was to determine whether OIL’s purchase of HUD-owned homes during the exclusive listing period violated HUD regulations at 24 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 291.
August 25, 2015
Memorandum
#2015-DE-1801
Covington Housing Authority, Covington, LA, Generally Ensured That It Followed Federal Requirements When Administering Its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
In accordance with our annual audit plan to review public housing programs and based upon our regional risk analysis, we reviewed the Covington Housing Authority’s Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority administered its program in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and its administrative plan.
April 08, 2015
Memorandum
#2015-FW-1804
Complaint Allegations Substantiated - City of Colorado Springs’ HOME and CDBG Programs
The U.S.
September 30, 2014
Memorandum
#2014-DE-1802
The South Landry Housing Authority, Grand Coteau, LA, Did Not Always Comply With Federal Procurement and Financial Requirements, Including a Procurement Using Recovery Act Funds
In accordance with our regional plan to review public housing programs and because of weaknesses identified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), we reviewed the public housing programs of the South Landry Housing Authority, Grand Coteau, LA. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority administered its HUD public housing programs in accordance with regulations and guidance.
August 19, 2014
Memorandum
#2014-FW-1806
The Kenner Housing Authority, Kenner, LA, Did Not Administer Its Public Housing and Recovery Act Programs in Accordance With Regulations and Guidance
In accordance with our regional plan to review public housing programs and because of weaknesses identified during a prior audit by the U.S.
August 13, 2014
Memorandum
#2014-FW-1805
The Colfax Housing Authority, Colfax, LA, Did Not Properly Administer Its Programs, Including Its 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant
In accordance with our regional plan to review public housing programs and because of weaknesses identified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), we reviewed the public housing programs of the Colfax Housing Authority, Colfax, LA. Our objective was to determine whether the Authority administered its HUD public housing programs in accordance with regulations and guidance.
November 07, 2013
Memorandum
#2014-FW-1801
The Kenner Housing Authority, Kenner, LA, Did Not Administer Its Housing Choice Voucher Program in Compliance With Portability Requirements
In accordance with our regional plan to review public housing programs and because of weaknesses identified by the U.S.
September 24, 2013
Memorandum
#2013-FW-1804 -Memorandum