HUD Office of Inspector General

🚨 A Texas woman has pled guilty to a years long disaster relief fraud scheme that diverted housing aid meant for Hurricane Harvey survivors. The case also involved threats against a witness and the assault of a federal officer during the investigation.

HUD OIG emphasized: “The taxpayer has no tolerance for those who steal from federal public aid – the sole goal of which is to help victims rebuild and move forward with their lives.” ⚖️

Protecting these programs ensures support reaches the communities that truly need it.

Read Press Release: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/porter-woman-admits-fraud-threats-and-assault-after-fraudulently-receiving?indexRefer=/news-congressional/press-releases

“Demonstrating exceptional work by the Memphis Safe Task Force, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General, and other law enforcement partners, Operation Clean House: Memphis led to the successful apprehension of dangerous fugitives wanted on felony warrants who were residing in HUD-subsidized housing,” said U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Acting Inspector General Brian D. Harrison. “Defeating fraud in housing remains a top priority for HUD OIG. HUD housing is America’s housing serving millions of deserving Americans, and we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring accountability throughout HUD’s programs.”

View the press releases here: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/federal-state-and-local-agencies-combine-forces-operation-clean-house-0?indexRefer=/news-congressional/press-releases

If you see crime, waste, fraud or abuse, report it to the HUD OIG Hotline by calling 1-800-347-3735 or online at https://www.hudoig.gov/hotline

For we highlight our actions in the Memphis area obtaining indictments involving heads of households allowing registered s*x offenders to live in their HUD-subsidized homes.

View our video below.

HUD OIG has published its latest Semiannual Report to Congress covering oversight activities from October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

The report highlights investigative, audit, evaluation, and oversight work conducted to strengthen HUD programs, protect taxpayer dollars, and address fraud, waste, and abuse.

During this reporting period, HUD OIG’s work resulted in:

• $43 million in audit collections

• More than $30 million in recoveries and receivables • 86 arrests • 39 convictions, pleas, and pretrial diversions

The report also includes oversight work related to fraud risk management, improper payments, lead-based paint hazards, whistleblower protections, and program integrity across HUD-funded programs.

In his message to Congress, Acting Inspector General Brian Harrison emphasized the importance of accountability, oversight, and continued efforts to safeguard taxpayer resources in support of communities nationwide.

This publication reflects the hard work and collaboration across HUD OIG in support of the agency’s mission.

Read the full report here: https://www.hudoig.gov/reports-publications/semiannual-report/sar-95-hud-oig-semiannual-report-congress-period-october-1

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A HUD OIG Southeast Region investigation uncovered that a former Executive Director caused the housing authority to pay more than $200,000 for fabricated maintenance services, including lawn care and landscaping that were not legitimately performed. The individual also used agency credit cards and lines of credit for personal purchases.

📣 We’re Hiring Reemployed Annuitants!

HUD Office of Inspector General is expanding our team of dedicated Criminal Investigators.

If you’re a retired federal employee looking to continue serving the mission, we’d love to have you back on the front lines of protecting HUD programs and the communities we serve.

📍 Hiring Locations:
• Los Angeles, CA
• San Francisco, CA
• San Juan, PR
• Washington, DC

Bring your experience, commitment, and investigative skills to a mission that matters.

👉 Learn more & apply: https://hudoig.gov/careers