Review of the Adequacy of Procedures Followed in Selecting Section 8 Developers
Published: Apr 08, 1982. Publicly Released: Apr 08, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed procedures followed by three Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) area offices in selecting developers for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects. The purpose of the review was to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures under the Section 8 Lower Income Rental Assistance Program administered by HUD and to identify ways to improve the selection process, thus reducing housing costs and expediting completion. The review generally covered proposals received for fiscal year 1979.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Housing and Urban Development | HUD should reassess the adequacy of its Atlanta and New York area offices' performance in following prescribed procedures for ensuring that all prospective developers' proposals are promptly and adequately evaluated and that the basis for selection is fully documented. Specific attention should be given to requiring the Atlanta office to make careful and timely preliminary evaluations of proposals, and the New York office to: (1) rank prospective developers prior to making selections; (2) retain files on proposals for the full 3 years required by HUD regulations; and (3) ensure that procedures regarding site control are adhered to. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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