HOPE VI: Progress and Problems in Revitalizing Distressed Public Housing
RCED-98-187
Published: Jul 20, 1998. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 1998.
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Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the: (1) progress in completing capital improvements and implementing community and support services at HOPE VI sites; (2) primary reasons why progress at some HOPE VI sites has been slow; (3) extent to which financial leveraging is used at HOPE VI sites; and (4) Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) capacity to oversee the program.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development should use the baseline data that the Department collects to develop consistent national, outcome-based measures for community and support services at HOPE VI sites. |
Closed – Implemented
In response to this recommendation, HUD hired the Urban Institute to devise a tracking system so that HUD could collect both accurate baseline data and outcome-based measures. Beginning in June 2000 HUD is requiring that all hosing authorities with HOPE VI developments supply data quarterly on community and support services. Examples of uniform data being tracked include numbers of residents enrolling in or completing job training, new job placement, family counseling, and substance abuse programs. Other areas being tracked include activity in economic development, homeownership, crime reduction, and education.
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Community development programsDeclining neighborhoodsFederal aid for housingGrant administrationHousing constructionHousing repairsStaff utilizationPerformance measuresPublic housingUrban planning