Overview
- The announcement stems from HUD’s fiscal year 2024 oversight, following a broader analysis that flagged billions in questionable rental assistance nationwide.
- Investigators identified about $496,000 in payments tied to 509 tenants listed as deceased.
- Roughly $246,000 went to 20 recipients whose Social Security numbers could not be verified.
- The potentially ineligible Minnesota payments were distributed across 61 housing authorities, according to preliminary materials.
- Secretary Scott Turner called the situation a “lack of stewardship,” emphasized that the findings are preliminary, and pledged accountability as the review continues.