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IT Modernization Roadmap

We will review HUD OCIO’s most recent IT modernization roadmap and strategy along with any other supporting documentation HUD can provide regarding modernization progress and milestones. Specifically, we will identify the various ongoing modernization projects within the roadmap and obtain documentation about the status of the individual projects. We will interview HUD officials knowledgeable about HUD’s modernization plans to confirm our understanding of the documentation we review. 

HUD FY 2021 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) Assessment

In accordance with the mandated work in FISMA, we are conducting the annual evaluation of information security practices, policies, and procedures established by HUD and the HUD Office of the Chief Information Officer. As part of the evaluation, we will also review 8 sample systems within 7 HUD program offices. Two products will result from our work; the mandated DHS CyberScope FISMA IG metrics report and a narrative report.

HUD FY 2020 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) Assessment

In accordance with the mandated work in FISMA, we are conducting the annual evaluation of information security practices, policies, and procedures established by HUD and the HUD Office of the Chief Information Officer. As part of the evaluation, we will also review 8 sample systems within 7 HUD program offices. Two products will result from our work; the mandated DHS CyberScope FISMA IG metrics report and a narrative report.

Assessment of HUD's IT Infrastructure to Support Telework Due to COVID-19

HUD OIG is conducting research to assess the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s information technology (IT) infrastructure’s preparedness and capability to support mass mandatory telework due to the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). This also included assessing for compliance with HUD information technology policies and Federal information system security requirements.  The CARES Act provided HUD with approximately $12 billion to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 crisis and the ability to waive certain requirements.

Fiscal Year 2019 Review of Information Systems Controls in Support of the Financial Statements Audit

We audited information systems controls over the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) computing environment as part of the internal control assessments for the fiscal year 2019 financial statements audit under the Chief Financial Officer’s Act of 1990. Our objective was to assess general controls over HUD’s computing environment for compliance with HUD information technology policies and Federal information system security and financial management requirements.

HUD Fiscal Year 2020 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) Evaluation Report

The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) directs Inspectors General to conduct an annual evaluation of the agency information security program.  FISMA, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) establish information technology (IT) security guidance and standards for Federal agencies.

Review of Selected Controls of New Core Interface Solution

We audited selected controls of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s New Core Interface Solution application as part of the internal control assessments for the fiscal year 2019 financial statement audit.  Our objective was to review the controls for compliance with Federal information system security and financial management requirements. The OIG has determined that the contents of this audit report would not be appropriate for public disclosure and has therefore limited its distribution to those officials listed on the report distribution list.

HUD Fiscal Year 2019 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) Evaluation Report

The Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) directs Inspectors General to conduct an annual evaluation of the agency information security program.  FISMA, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) establish information technology (IT) security guidance and standards for Federal agencies.

Telework Impact on HUD’s Operations Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

This memorandum report summarizes survey and interview results on the impact mandatory telework is having on U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) operations. The HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted surveys and interviews to evaluate HUD’s use of agency-wide telework in response to the novel coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The study was designed to provide insights into the types of obstacles that impeded HUD operations and how HUD responded to identified limitations.

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