Assessing the completeness of HUD’s subaward data on USAspending.gov
HUD OIG is auditing HUD’s subaward data reported in USAspending.gov. Doing this work will provide the current condition and challenges faced by grantees to comply with subaward data reporting requirements. Our audit objective is to determine the if prime grant recipients of HUD funding reported all of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) requirements for their subawards on USASpending.gov, including the amount of the subaward and a description of the products or services provided.
HUD’s Subaward Data on USASpending.gov Were Not Complete nor Accurate
In an effort to increase transparency and accountability in the use of Federal funding in program activities, Federal law and guidance requires the U.S.
HUD’s Office of Community Planning and Development Can Improve Its Monitoring of Civil Rights Compliance
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Community Planning and Development’s (CPD) monitoring of grantees’ compliance with civil rights requirements. Our audit focused on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Our audit objective was to assess the extent to which CPD monitored civil rights compliance in its program activities.
HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs Can Improve Its Monitoring of Civil Rights Compliance
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs’ monitoring of civil rights compliance. Robust monitoring for civil rights compliance is critical to HUD’s goals to support underserved communities. Our audit objective was to assess the extent to which HUD monitored civil rights compliance in its program activities.
The New York City Housing Authority Should Enhance Its Fraud Risk Management Practices
Departments are required by law to develop and maintain governance structures, controls, and processes to safeguard resources and assets. A robust fraud risk framework helps to ensure that programs fulfill their intended purpose and that funds are spent effectively.
LoanDepot.com Did Not Have a Sufficient Quality Control Program for FHA-Insured Loans
We audited loanDepot.com to evaluate its quality control (QC) program for originating and underwriting Single Family Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loans. We selected loanDepot for review based on its loan volume and delinquency rate and because its rate of self-reporting loans to HUD when it identified fraud, material misrepresentations, and other material findings that it could not mitigate was below average for more than a 5-year period.