Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with the Texas General Land Office (TxGLO) was appropriate to ensure direct housing assistance program compliance with applicable laws and regulations. However, FEMA initiated the IGSA without first developing the processes and controls TxGLO needed to administer the program. As a result, FEMA and the State had to develop and finalize implementation guidelines after signing the IGSA, delaying TxGLO’s disaster response. In addition, FEMA disaster personnel had to prepare the necessary guidance, toolkits, and training resources while simultaneously responding to Hurricane Harvey. Also, FEMA used workarounds and TxGLO set up a separate system, creating additional operational challenges and inefficiencies. We made three recommendations to improve future state administered direct housing assistance efforts. FEMA concurred with all three recommendations
Date Issued:
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
OIG-21-42
Component, if applicable:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Location(s):
TX
United StatesType of Report:
Disaster Recovery Report
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
3
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OIG-21-42-Jul21.pdf | 2.23 MB |
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