October 1981 Recommendations of the President's Commission on Housing:
Issues for Congressional Consideration
CED-82-42: Published: Feb 25, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 25, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the interim report made by the President's Commission on Housing to assist Congress in its deliberations on the merits of the changes recommended by the Commission, because the recommendations could have far-reaching effects on future housing policy.
GAO found that the Commission recommended a system of consumer housing grants or vouchers to be provided directly to families as the primary Federal subsidy program for low-income households. These grants would be targeted to the poorest families to enable them to live in standard quality units. Recognizing that housing may be inadequate in some markets, the Commission recommended several actions to expand the housing supply. GAO expressed the following concerns about the recommendations: (1) the willingness of local governments to undertake new construction without additional funding, and how new construction can best be targeted to the needy and to eligible activities; (2) the cost to taxpayers, effects on State and local governments' financing activities, and the effectiveness in benefiting low- and moderate-income families are crucial to decisons on mortgage bonds; (3) how well a tax credit would serve low-income households and the possible displacement of low-income households; (4) the Federal role in encouraging private participation and how groups should be selected for funding; (5) the impact of eliminating legal obstacles to housing investment by pension funds; (6) who would benefit from a tax-free method for saving toward a downpayment; and (7) who would benefit from a Federal Housing Administration insurance program.
Sep 10, 2018
Rental Housing Assistance:
Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Criminal History Policies and Implementation of the Fugitive Felon InitiativeGAO-18-429: Published: Aug 9, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 2018.
Jun 26, 2018
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Lead Paint in Housing:
HUD Should Strengthen Compliance Monitoring and Performance Assessment in its Rental Assistance ProgramsGAO-18-650T: Published: Jun 26, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 26, 2018.
Jun 19, 2018
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Lead Paint in Housing:
HUD Should Strengthen Grant Processes, Compliance Monitoring, and Performance AssessmentGAO-18-394: Published: Jun 19, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 19, 2018.
May 17, 2018
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Rural Housing Service:
Better Data Controls, Planning, and Additional Options Could Help Preserve Affordable Rental UnitsGAO-18-285: Published: May 17, 2018. Publicly Released: May 17, 2018.
Apr 26, 2018
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Older Adult Housing:
Future Collaborations on Housing and Health Services Should Include Relevant Agencies and Define OutcomesGAO-18-232: Published: Apr 26, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 26, 2018.
Apr 24, 2018
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Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation:
Executive Branch and Legislative Action Needed for Closure and Transfer of ActivitiesGAO-18-266: Published: Apr 24, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 24, 2018.
Apr 17, 2018
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Substance Use Disorder:
Information on Recovery Housing Prevalence, Selected States' Oversight, and FundingGAO-18-315: Published: Mar 22, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 2018.
Mar 22, 2018
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Rental Assistance Demonstration:
HUD Needs to Take Action to Improve Metrics and Ongoing OversightGAO-18-123: Published: Feb 20, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 22, 2018.
Mar 15, 2018
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Homeownership:
Information on Mortgage Options and Effects on Accelerating Home Equity BuildingGAO-18-297: Published: Mar 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 15, 2018.
Feb 15, 2018
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Rental Housing:
Improvements Needed to Better Monitor the Moving to Work Demonstration, Including Effects on TenantsGAO-18-150: Published: Jan 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 15, 2018.
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