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PHADA’s 2013 Commissioners’ Conference San Diego, CA. The Honorable David A. Montoya Inspector General January 15, 2013. About the OIG. Organizationally located within the Department, the OIG operates independently with separate budgetary authority .
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PHADA’s 2013 Commissioners’ ConferenceSan Diego, CA The Honorable David A. Montoya Inspector General January 15, 2013
About the OIG • Organizationally located within the Department, the OIG operates independently with separate budgetary authority. • This independence allows for clear and objective reporting to the Secretary and Congress. Activities seek to: • Promote fiscal responsibility and financial accountability • Strengthen the soundness of public and Indian housing • Improve HUD’s execution of and accountability for grant funds • Protect the integrity of the housing insurance and guarantee programs
Executive Office • The Executive Office and the Offices of Audit, Investigation, Counsel, and Management are located in Headquarters. • The Offices of Audit and Investigation have staff located in eight regions and numerous field offices. HUD OIG Regions
Fraud Prevention • Tenant Integrity Program • Revitalize and Expand Program with PHADA’s Participation • Proactive and Preventive Approach
Ethics and Integrity • We look to PHADA to set the tone for ethical behavior. • We endorse PHADA’s code of ethics. • We want to be your partner to create a culture where bad behavior is not tolerated.
PHA Investigations • Over 300 open criminal cases involving PHA Officials • In 2012, for example, over 80 PHA officials convicted of various criminal wrongdoings • Increased unwanted Congressional and media attention.
Ethics/Governance Structure • Little Oversight of PHA. • Constant movement of poor performing Executive Directors. • Use of Independent Public Accountant Audits.