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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 Boston Housing Authority, Boston, MA, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's and Its Own Requirements for Its Public Housing Program Units

Develop and implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that (1) the deficiencies identified during REAC inspections are corrected in a timely manner and (2) documentation is maintained to support that repairs were made.

The Boston Housing Authority, Boston, MA, Did Not Always Comply With HUD's and Its Own Requirements for Its Public Housing Program Units

Implement adequate procedures and controls to ensure that inspection reports are uploaded to the Authority’s electronic filing system and work orders are created in a timely manner. This process should include but not be limited to providing training to its staff on the Authority’s systems, establishing timeframes for the creation of work orders, and monitoring the work order process.