HUD Office of Inspector General

02/02/2023

HUD OIG joins in reminding the public to stay ahead of identity thieves.

Read more about Identity theft fraud and how to protect yourself and others: https://lnkd.in/eDWJYt4w

02/02/2023

ICYMI: HUD OIG published its audit report on ’s communication to homeowners about COVID-19 policies.

We found that proactively communicated critical information to homeowners however, HUD could improve its communication to better serve homeowners through the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and during future disasters and national emergencies.

Examples: HUD’s COVID-19 Resources for Homeowners webpage did not (1) clearly present the deadline for requesting forbearance (2) detail loss mitigation options available after forbearance, (3) include detailed information for homeowners with reverse mortgages.

Read more: https://www.hudoig.gov/reports-publications/report/huds-communication-homeowners-about-covid-19-policies

02/01/2023

Identity theft has emerged as a major issue during the pandemic.

has an archive of reports and resources on what the PRAC and OIGs are doing to help keep you, your identity, and your tax dollars safe.

https://www.pandemicoversight.gov/spotlight/identity-theft-in-pandemic-benefits-programs

01/31/2023

Three Family Members of the Former Director of the St. Clair Housing Commission Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding HUD

announced that 3 family members of the former director of the St. Clair Housing Commission was sentenced to prison for their role in a fraudulent scheme to steal money from 's Section 8 program.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/three-family-members-former-director-st-clair-housing-commission-sentenced-prison

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Michigan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, January 30, 2023 Three Family Members of the Former Director of the St. Clair Housing Commission Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding HUD DETROIT – Three family members of the former executive d...

01/30/2023

Signs of Identity Theft:
👉 Accounts you don't recognize
👉 Unfamiliar transactions
👉 Federal housing benefits in your name

https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/cleveland-woman-sentenced-prison-stealing-pension-benefits-and-defrauding

01/26/2023

Wakefield Man Sentenced for Decade-Long Mortgage Fraud Scheme

announced Wakefield man sentenced for decade-long mortgage fraud scheme.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/wakefield-man-sentenced-decade-long-mortgage-fraud-scheme

BOSTON – A Wakefield man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for a mortgage fraud scheme involving at least two dozen fraudulent loan transactions and $4.3 million in losses to lenders.

01/26/2023

NEW! HUD OIG audit: "Assessment of ’s IT Infrastructure to Support Extensive Telework: HUD’s IT Infrastructure Needs Improvement."

HUD experienced challenges with its IT infrastructure while under mandatory telework, including significant delays in processing computer security updates; users network performance issues; user password expiration policy was not enforced; and the help desk system did not capture complete data.

As a result, HUD was vulnerable to cyber-attacks and unauthorized access, HUD’s ability to accomplish its mission could be affected, and HUD did not have assurance that all IT problems reported by users were resolved.

Read more: https://www.hudoig.gov/reports-publications/report/assessment-huds-it-infrastructure-support-extensive-telework

01/24/2023

New!HUD OIG Audit: Review of Drawdown Levels and Publicly Available Information on the 's Office of Native American Programs’ CARES Act and ARP Act Block Grants

Read more here:https://hudoig.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/2023-LA-0003.pdf

01/20/2023

HUD OIG is reminding PHAs to be aware of public corruption.

While most public servants are honest, even a small amount of public corruption carried out by a dishonest few can have a devastating effect on the public’s trust in Government.

Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e4b-cK7M

01/17/2023

New! HUD OIG Quarterly Newsletter. This newsletter summarizes our most recent oversight work published during the previous quarter and includes news highlights from the Inspector General.

Read more: https://www.hudoig.gov/news-congressional/newsletters

01/13/2023

United States Files Complaint Against Bob Dean Jr. and Affiliated Corporate Entities for Financial Misconduct Stemming from Evacuation of Nursing Homes During Hurricane Ida

complaint against Bob Dean Jr. and affiliated corporate entities for financial misconduct stemming from evacuation of nursing homes during Hurricane Ida.

The United States has filed a complaint under the National Housing Act of 1934 (NHA) against Bob Dean Jr. and several affiliated corporate entities for misappropriating and misusing the assets and income of four nursing homes in Louisiana before and after Hurricane Ida’s landfall in August 2021. T...

01/11/2023

HUD OIG was pleased to partner with colleagues from
and to present to over 150 housing professionals about sexual harassment in housing at the PHADA 2023 Commissioners' Conference.

Sexual harassment in housing is a violation of the Fair Housing Act.

Thank you to 2023 for your partnership and the opportunity to promote awareness and provide resources about how to report allegations of sexual misconduct in housing.

To report allegations of sexual harassment in housing, contact our hotline at 1-800-347-3735, or visit us at https://www.hudoig.gov/hotline

01/09/2023

On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, HUD OIG recognizes the dedicated women and men who serve and protect at the local, state and federal levels to keep our communities safe.

We salute you! Thank you for your service!

01/06/2023

announced Cleveland woman sentenced to prison for stealing pension benefits and defrauding Government programs.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/cleveland-woman-sentenced-prison-stealing-pension-benefits-and-defrauding-government

12/29/2022

HUD Did Not Always Implement Corrective Actions To Further Ensure That HECM Borrowers Complied With Principal Residency Requirements | Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and Urban Development

Some of the biggest reverse mortgage regulatory stories of 2022.

"A new report from the HUD Office of the Inspector General details issues in the FHA-sponsored reverse mortgage program and corrective actions it has taken in response, and issues which remain unresolved."

HUD OIG conducts audits, evaluations, investigations, and other reviews of the programs and operations of HUD. We use traditional and innovative approaches to improve the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of HUD programs.

12/23/2022

Elizabeth landlord indicted for sexual crimes against 30 victims

HUD OIG joint investigation with , : Elizabeth landlord indicted for sexual crimes against 30 victims

The owner of hundreds of rental units scattered across 18 residential properties in Elizabeth who was arrested in June of 2021 was indicted last Thursday for committing sexual offenses against 30 t…

12/22/2022

North Providence Woman Sentenced for Defrauding the Federal Housing Administration, Business and Unemployment COVID Relief Programs

announced north Providence woman was sentenced for defrauding the Federal Housing Administration, Business and Unemployment COVID Relief Programs.

PROVIDENCE – A North Providence woman convicted of defrauding multiple publicly-funded programs was sentenced on Tuesday to eighteen months in federal prison for making false statements when applying for a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgage, a Small Business Association (SBA) loa...

12/21/2022

Richmond Contractor Sentenced to over 1 Year for Violating Federal Lead Paint Laws and Obstructing Justice

announced Richmond contractor sentenced to over one year for violating provisions of the Toxic Substance Control Act, concerning lead paint and obstructing justice.

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12/13/2022

'Dirty Deeds' investigation reveals how house thieves exploit system failures

💥 HUD OIG joint investigation with local law enforcement exposes how house thieves exploit system failures through deed fraud.

For the past three years, WFAA’s deed fraud series has highlighted how easy it is to steal someone’s most valuable asset – and attempts by lawmakers to stop it.

12/12/2022

announced former Prattsville town supervisor was sentenced and fined for committing wire fraud in connection with a grant extended to Prattsville in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/former-prattsville-town-supervisor-sentenced-grant-fraud

12/08/2022

HUD OIG is warning the public to BE AWARE of IMPOSTER LANDLORDS. These individuals pretend to be landlords and list properties for rent that they do not own on various rental websites.

Protect yourself from falling victim to fraud.

Learn more,https://www.hudoig.gov/sites/default/files/2022-12/Impostor%20Landlords%20Fraud%20Bulletin.pdf

12/06/2022

Former Rochester Housing Authority Chair Going To Prison For Fraud, Money Laundering And Lying To The FBI

announced former Rochester Housing Authority Chair Going to prison for fraud, money laundering and lying to the FBI.

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of New York FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Former Rochester Housing Authority Chair Going To Prison For Fraud, Money Laundering And Lying To The FBI CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BU...

12/01/2022

BEWARE: HUD OIG is warning the public about reverse mortgage fraud. Scammers use this type of loan to take advantage of older Americans— stealing their hard-earned money and, in some cases, their homes.

Learn more,https://www.hudoig.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/OIG%20Fraud%20Bulletin%20-%20Reverse%20Mortgage%20Fraud.pdf

11/30/2022

JUST RELEASED: HUD OIG's Semiannual Report to Congress for the period April 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022. Read more, https://www.hudoig.gov/reports-publications/semiannual-report/sar-88-hud-oig-semiannual-report-congress-period-april-1

11/30/2022

: IG Rae Oliver Davis spoke with about HUD OIG's Priority Open Recommendations resource. Listen here, https://lnkd.in/eejSEv4P

11/30/2022

Former Rochester Housing Authority Chair Going To Prison For Fraud, Money Laundering And Lying To The FBI

announces former Rochester Housing Authority chair going to prison for fraud, money laundering and lying to the FBI.

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of New York FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Former Rochester Housing Authority Chair Going To Prison For Fraud, Money Laundering And Lying To The FBI CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BU...

11/29/2022

Housing and Urban Development gets a long punch list | Federal News Network

HUD Inspector General Rae Oliver Davis Discusses HUD OIG’s Inaugural Priority Open Recommendations Resource with
.

View the report here, https://indd.adobe.com/view/7dbc732d-33bb-435e-8c0c-0297c816b0ee

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-oversight/2022/11/housing-and-urban-development-gets-a-long-punch-list/

From eliminating rats and mold in housing, to managing the agency's human capital, the Housing and Urban Development inspector general has issued a list of priority open recommendations.

11/17/2022

IG Rae Oliver Davis joined current and former HUD colleagues for a discussion on Agency and Inspector General alignment hosted by the Northern Virginia Chapter of AGA.

11/16/2022

During , HUD OIG is reminding the public that landlords are prohibited from requiring tenants to pay rent in excess of what is authorized by Housing Assistance Payments Contract (HAP).

Read more,https://www.hudoig.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/Landlord%20Overcharging%20Section%208%20Tenant%20Fraud%20Scheme.pdf

11/15/2022

: During International Fraud Week, HUD OIG and are working together to raise awareness about fraud to prevent, detect, and respond to internal and external threats of fraud to HUD programs.

Watch the video, https://t.co/UvwLUqChOu

11/15/2022

ICYMI: HUD OIG issued its FY 2023 Top Management report summarizing what it considers to be the most serious management and performance challenges facing .

Read more,https://www.hudoig.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/Top%20Management%20Challenges%20FY%202023.pdf

11/14/2022

: HUD OIG is hiring a qualified candidate to serve as Senior Counsel (Investigative) to the Inspector General.

Join our team! Apply on by December 19.
👉https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690235100

11/14/2022

: Applaud HUD Efforts to Raise Awareness of Deed Fraud During Fraud Awareness Month.

https://cleaver.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-cleaver-evans-applaud-hud-efforts-raise-awareness-deed-fraud

If you suspect fraud in -funded programs, report it to us through our hotline, at 1-800-347-3735.

11/14/2022

: Looking for a rewarding career in the Federal government? Join our team!

HUD OIG is hiring a qualified candidate to serve as Senior Counsel to the Inspector General.

Apply on by December 19.

👉https://www.usajobs.gov/job/690233600

11/14/2022

JUST RELEASED: FY 2023 Top Management Challenges facing .

Read more at, https://lnkd.in/dsS3Ar7N

11/09/2022

“One of my top priorities is to pursue all available remedies against bad actors who commit deed fraud and bring justice for people impacted by this fraud scheme.”
~HUD Inspector General Rae Oliver Davis

Read more about deed fraud here,https://www.hudoig.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/Deed%20Fraud.pdf

Report fraud schemes involving public housing or other HUD-funded government programs or benefits, by contacting the HUD OIG Hotline at 1-800-347-3735 or visit, https://hudoig.gov/hotline

11/09/2022

👉 SCAM ALERT! HUD OIG wants you to know that fraudulent deed activity can impact anyone who might buy, sell, or own property.

Learn more about deed fraud and how to report it, https://lnkd.in/e5AkYPhV

11/09/2022

👉NEW! HUD OIG AUDIT: HUD and FHAP Agencies Can Better Document Decisions Not To Investigate Fair Housing Complaints

Read more, https://www.hudoig.gov/reports-publications/report/hud-and-fhap-agencies-can-better-document-decisions-not-investigate

11/04/2022

During HUD OIG recognizes the rich culture and experience of Indigenous people which have contributed greatly to the national character of the United States.

11/04/2022

announced New York City Housing Authority superintendents pled guilty to accepting bribes.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/nycha-superintendents-plead-guilty-accepting-bribes