Richmond, Calif., PHA Mismanaged Its Financial Operations

HUD’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) audited the Richmond Housing Authority due to a complaint alleging that the PHA submitted falsified documentation to HUD and allowed the City of Richmond to use the PHA’s HUD funds and the PHA’s assets, and that the city charged the PHA for rent and services at an unreasonable price. OIG’s audit objective was to validate complaint allegations regarding whether the PHA spent HUD funds and used its assets in accordance with HUD requirements.