Improving Public Housing Agency Accountability Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase accountability for public housing agencies that have administrative or judicial receivers or Federal monitors in place. It requires these agencies to annually report on the status of the receiver or monitor, including appointment dates and projected termination dates. Furthermore, the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Inspector General will conduct regular reviews of agency compliance, receiver/monitor oversight, physical conditions, and allegations of fraud or waste, providing analysis and recommendations to relevant congressional committees.
Key provisions
- Public housing agencies must annually report on receiver/monitor status.
- The HUD Inspector General will conduct regular reviews of agency compliance.
- Reviews will assess receiver/monitor oversight effectiveness.
- Reviews will examine housing conditions and compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Reviews will investigate allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Congressional committees can request specific analyses from the Inspector General.
Who is affected
- Public Housing Agencies
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Congressional Committees (Financial Services and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs)
- Inspectors General
Notable changes
- Requires annual reporting of receiver/monitor status.
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