- A new report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has uncovered $5.8 billion in questionable rental assistance payments under the Biden administration.
- The report indicates that some of these funds were allegedly sent to deceased tenants, totaling payments to approximately 30,000 individuals who had passed away.
- Allegations also include that rental assistance payments may have been directed to noncitizens, raising questions about the eligibility criteria and oversight processes.
- This revelation has sparked concerns about the management and distribution of rental assistance funds, highlighting potential gaps in the verification and monitoring systems.
- The report’s findings could lead to increased scrutiny of HUD’s processes and possible calls for reform to prevent similar issues in the future.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-era-rental-assistance-included-payments-dead-tenants-non-citizens-new-hud-report-reveals)