CARES Act Fund Distributionsfor Small Business Recovery and Housing Relief

This audit was conducted to evaluate the of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds designated for City Council approved small business recovery and housing relief programs. The Office found that Community relief programs were adequately designed to address the economic impact from the pandemic. Controls over the distribution and monitoring of some community recovery programs should be improved to prevent and detect misappropriations. Emergency relief programs can benefit from the lessons learned during these COVID-19 responses.