We audited the U.S.

The Office of Evaluation began preliminary research related to the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA) of 2016.  The objective was to determine how HUD has implemented and complied with the requirements of PMIAA.  After completing informational interviews with HUD officials and reviewing related documentation, we have determined that a full evaluation is premature at this time because HUD is still implementing key elements of PMIAA.

HUD OIG is conducting continuous monitoring of HUD’s travel and purchase cards usage. Cardholders and approving officials are expected to follow published requirements and exercise a standard of care in acquiring goods and services that is necessary and reasonable (i.e., not extravagant or excessive) for the proper operation of an agency. The objective is to monitor travel and purchase card usage on a semi-annual basis for the periods 10/1/2022 to 3/31/2023 and 4/1/2023 to 9/30/2023 to identify questionable transactions and trends.

The Office of Evaluation is initiating an evaluation of HUD’s recruitment efforts to address underrepresentation of employees who identify as Hispanic or Latino. Our objectives are to (1) determine the status of HUD’s recruitment plans to address the underrepresentation of employees who identify as Hispanic or Latino and (2) identify how HUD tracks the effectiveness of its recruitment actions to increase representation of employees who identify as Hispanic or Latino.

We conducted this evaluation to assess the maturity of HUD’s Robotic process automation (RPA) activities and determine whether HUD had implemented related controls to address technology and program management risks.  RPA is a software technology used to emulate human actions on a computer.  RPA software programs, referred to as “bots,” can complete repetitive tasks quickly and consistently, freeing up employees to work on other, higher value activities.

HUD OIG has contracted with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to conduct the annual GNMA financial statement audit. The objectives of CLA’s audit are to (1) express an opinion on whether GNMA’s fiscal years 2023 and 2022 financial statements are fairly presented and adequately disclosed, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S.

HUD OIG has contracted with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to conduct the annual FHA financial statement audit. The objectives of CLA’s audit are to (1) express an opinion on whether FHA’s fiscal years 2023 and 2022 financial statements are fairly presented and adequately disclosed, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S.

HUD OIG has contracted with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to conduct the annual HUD financial statement audit. The objectives of CLA’s audit are to (1) express an opinion on whether HUD’s fiscal years 2023 and 2022 financial statements are fairly presented and adequately disclosed, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S.

We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) information technology (IT) infrastructure to support mandatory telework. During mandatory telework, more employees simultaneously needed remote access to HUD’s network and agency resources for an extended period, which presented unique risks and security requirements.

The Office of Evaluation is initiating an evaluation of HUD’s employee retention. Our objectives are to: 1. To determine whether HUD has a high voluntary separation rate relative to similar agencies, and which program offices or demographic groups, if any, have high rates relative to HUD’s overall rate or to equivalent groups in similar agencies. 2. To determine what retention-relevant programs HUD employs and the extent to which program offices are using those programs. 3. To determine the extent to which HUD’s retention-related strategies are aligned with best practices.