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HUD’s Implementation of the Timing of Inspections Under NSPIRE

HUD OIG is auditing HUD’s implementation of the timing for property inspections under the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). In response to Congress’ directive, HUD developed NSPIRE to align and consolidate its inspection regulations to create a standardized inspection protocol to evaluate HUD housing across multiple programs. Our audit is to determine whether HUD has effectively implemented the requirements for the timing of inspections under NSPIRE.

A Review of Pandemic Relief Funding and How It Was Used In Six U.S. Communities: Marion County, Georgia

This report was issued from a developing series of six reports taking an in-depth look at how six communities used the pandemic funding they received to address a wide range of needs. This report focused on Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a detailed look at six of the 27 pandemic programs that provided funding to the community. This report was led by the Pandemic Relief Accountability Committee (PRAC) in coordination with HUD OIG as a project participant as well as five additional Federal OIGs.

A Review of Pandemic Relief Funding and How It Was Used In Six U.S. Communities: White Earth Nation Reservation in Minnesota

This report was issued from a developing series of six reports taking an in-depth look at how six communities used the pandemic funding they received to address a wide range of needs. This report focused on White Earth Nation Reservation in Minnesota with a detailed look at ten of the 56 pandemic programs that provided funding to the community. This report was led by the Pandemic Relief Accountability Committee (PRAC) in coordination with HUD OIG as a project participant as well as six additional Federal OIGs.

A Review of Pandemic Relief Funding and How It Was Used In Six U.S. Communities: Sheridan County, Nebraska

This report was issued from a developing series of six reports taking an in-depth look at how six communities used the pandemic funding they received to address a wide range of needs. This report focused on Sheridan County, Nebraska, with a detailed look at six of the 31 pandemic programs that provided funding to the community. This report was led by the Pandemic Relief Accountability Committee in coordination with HUD OIG as a project participant as well as additional Federal OIGs.

The New York City Housing Authority, New York City, NY, Should Enhance Its Fraud Risk Management Practices for its Programs Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Work with HUD’s Chief Risk Officer to issue a notice to all PHAs explaining that PHAs are responsible for fraud risk management and play a role in fulfilling HUD’s requirement to identify and mitigate fraud risks. This notice should clearly indicate that PHAs should implement fraud risk management, which includes (1) completing an assessment of fraud risks, (2) creating response plans for fraud risks that are identified, and (3) developing procedures to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fraud risk management activities.

The New York City Housing Authority, New York City, NY, Should Enhance Its Fraud Risk Management Practices for its Programs Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Assess whether HUD’s other extra-large PHAs have mature fraud risk management programs and use the assessment to develop a strategy to reduce the fraud risk exposure to HUD. The strategy should include working with extra-large PHAs to implement appropriate fraud mitigation activities.

The New York City Housing Authority, New York City, NY, Should Enhance Its Fraud Risk Management Practices for its Programs Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Based on the strategy, (1) complete an assessment of fraud risks across NYCHA, (2) create response plans for fraud risks that are identified, and (3) develop procedures to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fraud risk management activities.

The New York City Housing Authority, New York City, NY, Should Enhance Its Fraud Risk Management Practices for its Programs Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Develop a strategy to comprehensively assess and respond to fraud risks across NYCHA. The strategy should identify who within NYCHA is responsible for designing and overseeing activities to prevent and detect fraud. The strategy should also include how NYCHA will (1) assess fraud risks across NYCHA methodically and periodically, (2) create response plans for fraud risks that are identified, and (3) monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fraud risk management activities. The strategy should also designate fraud risk responsibilities across NYCHA.

The Hoboken Housing Authority, Hoboken, New Jersey, Requires Improved Controls Over Its Capital Fund Program and Cash Disbursement Process

We recommend that the director of HUD’s Office of Public Housing instruct the Authority to reduce the Authority’s future capital funds by $632,039 related to the fiscal years 2003 and 2004 capital funds transferred to the low-rent public housing program.

The Harrisburg Housing Authority, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Did Not Properly Administer Its Low-Rent Public Housing Program

Repay its low-rent public housing program $834,969 from nonfederal funds for the ineligible disbursements related to the credit union.

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