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We safeguard HUD’s programs from fraud, waste, and abuse. www.hudoig.gov. Official HUD Office of Inspector General Facebook account.

Share's and links are not endorsements.To report fraud, serious waste, abuse, and gross mismanagement visit http://www.hudoig.gov

10/29/2026

📢 HUD OIG Update

James L. Townes Jr., owner of Tied Tight Entertainment, pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a major deed-fraud operation targeting at least 14 properties in St. Louis, including some with forged signatures from deceased owners. Between 2018–2025, Townes filed fake quitclaim deeds to transfer homes and a duplex—aiming for over $1.5 million in schemes—and even squatted in some properties. Victims faced steep legal costs or abandonment.

HUD OIG worked alongside SSA OIG, St. Louis County and Hazelwood Police, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to bring this to justice. Townes will be sentenced on Jan. 21, 2027, potentially facing up to 5 years in prison, hefty fines, and restitution.

Protect yourself:

• 💼 Get legal help if your property deed changes unexpectedly

• 🔍 Stay alert and monitor your property’s public records

• ☎️ Report suspected fraud to HUD OIG – www.hudoig.gov/Hotline

Social Security Administration
St. Louis County Police Department

10/28/2026

Eastern District of NC – ✅ Daquan Copeland pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud. From Nov 2020–Jan 2022, Copeland and co-conspirators falsely posed as tenants in multiple rental-assistance applications to the NC HOPE program.

They sought over $250K in pandemic relief and obtained approximately $180,750 in funds.

The NC HOPE program — funded by HUD CDBG-CV and the U.S. Treasury — aimed to aid tenants facing eviction. One co-conspirator was listed as head of a Section 8 household.

✅ Agencies involved: HUD OIG & NC State Bureau of Investigation

Report crime, waste, fraud and abuse in HUD program – www.hudoig.gov/Hotline

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation

10/27/2026

On October 15, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois, former Riverdale Mayor Lawrence Jackson was sentenced to six months in prison and one year of supervised release for obstruction of justice and perjury. Jackson lied under oath during a federal deposition, hiding his business dealings connected to a general contractor who was previously awarded demolition work on a HUD CDBG funded demolition project in Harvey, IL

HUD-OIG discovered this misconduct as part of a comprehensive investigation—alongside the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service—into public corruption and grant fraud. We remain steadfast in protecting taxpayer-funded programs and ensuring public officials cannot undermine transparency or justice.

👉 Truth. Accountability. Integrity.

Report crime, waste, fraud and abuse in HUD programs – www.hudoig.gov/Hotline

FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General

10/21/2026

A single Hotline tip can make a major impact – and this one led to federal charges.

In Orlando, Florida, a complaint submitted to the HUD OIG Hotline led to an investigation revealing that a mortgage loan officer used falsified pay stubs, pension statements, disability documents, and altered bank records to secure loans for unqualified borrowers. From 2016–2019, he profited from this scheme while putting federal housing programs at risk.

Thanks to strong collaboration with FHFA OIG and the FBI, the subject has now been charged in federal court in the Middle District of Florida.

This case shows how public reporting strengthens oversight and drives accountability.

If you suspect fraud, report it. Your information matters. www.hudoig.gov/Hotline

10/20/2026

📢 Tammi Hunnicutt (64) and Taylor Dickson (33), both Houston-area residents, face federal charges after allegedly submitting falsified pay stubs, W-2s, and bank statements to secure mortgage loans between October 2019 and September 2023.

“Tammi Hunnicutt and Taylor Dickson allegedly facilitated a scheme to help borrowers obtain FHA and conventional loans by creating false financial documents … Their actions exposed the FHA insurance program to approximately $5,890,112.30 in potential losses,” said Special Agent in Charge Grant Permenter of HUD OIG.

Read Press Release: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/two-charged-mortgage-fraud-scheme-involving-falsified-financial-documents

HUD OIG remains dedicated to protecting the integrity of HUD programs. If you see crime, waste, fraud, or abuse in HUD programs—don’t stay silent. Report it. Your voice matters—and HUD OIG is listening. www.hudoig.gov/Hotline

10/15/2026

“Today, I am proud to take the VP’s pledge and join President Trump and Vice President Vance in the fight against fraud. Together, we will ensure that American benefits programs serve only law-abiding Americans, not fraudsters and their enablers,” Acting IG Brian D. Harrison.

10/14/2026

HUD OIG joined the U.S. Marshals Service and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force for Operation Clean House, a focused fugitive sweep across the Chicagoland area.

This coordinated effort resulted in the arrest of 47 violent fugitives, including individuals wanted for serious felony offenses. Many of these offenders were exploiting federally subsidized housing as a place to hide, putting vulnerable residents at risk.

Special Agent in Charge Machelle Jindra shared:

“Operation Clean House demonstrates the strength of our law enforcement partnerships in protecting America’s housing. Every successful operation reinforces our commitment to ensuring families can live in safe, secure communities.”

HUD OIG remains committed to keeping America’s housing safe and protecting taxpayer‑funded programs.

Report crime, waste, fraud and abuse in HUD programs – www.hudoig.gov/hotline.

United States Marshal Service Collectors

10/13/2026

New Audit Report: $149.4 Million Unused—and Why It Matters

⚠️️ HUD had more than 1,000 obligations inactive for 5–43 years.
⚠️ In a sample of 100, 60 obligations (48 program, 12 admin) totaling $149.4M should have been deobligated.

These funds could have:
✅ Expanded housing vouchers for low-income families
✅ Enhanced community development initiatives
✅ Supported homelessness prevention programs

Holding onto outdated obligations limits HUD’s ability to address today's urgent housing needs—and raises the risk of misuse or fraud due to lack of oversight.

Active obligation tracking, timely deobligation, and stronger internal controls are essential for responsible management.

Read the full report: https://www.hudoig.gov/reports-publications/oae-report/huds-monitoring-significantly-inactive-obligations-needs

Report crime, waste, fraud and abuse in HUD programs – www.hudoig.gov/Hotline

10/09/2026

On September 10, 2026, in the Northern District of Illinois, Carl Fioravanti was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison for conduct that included the improper abatement of asbestos, the altering of documents he provided to HUD OIG and filing fraudulent tax returns.

This case highlights the audacity of fraud and the harm caused to victims and communities. It also underscores the strength of our partnerships: HUD OIG worked closely with the FBI, IRS‑CI, and EPA‑CID to ensure accountability. Fioravanti is scheduled to report to the Bureau of Prisons on January 4, 2027.

HUD OIG remains committed to protecting programs, safeguarding communities, and pursuing the truth.

Read the full press release: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/president-environmental-company-sentenced-more-six-and-half-years-prison

10/08/2026

Operation Clean House is at work across the country, making America’s housing safer for the families who depend on it.

HUD OIG is finding fugitives and making sure they’re held accountable for their charges.

Read Press Release: https://www.hudoig.gov/newsroom/press-release/hud-oig-announces-results-operation-clean-house-multi-city-enforcement

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