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Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program
Report Description
As a law enforcement office, SIGTARP has a proven record of identifying and investigating fraud and other crimes. SIGTARP investigations have resulted in the recovery of more than $11.3 billion while coordinating with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other law enforcement agencies to criminally prosecute 471 defendants - 321 of them sentenced to prison, including 75 bankers. Our investigations have also resulted in enforcement actions against 25 corporations/entities, including enforcement actions against many of the largest U.S. financial institutions.The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is the largest ongoing EESA program and is ending on April 28, 2023. According to March 2023 data, HAMP is still providing much needed foreclosure relief to more than 550,000 participating homeowners living in all 50 states. The Department of the Treasury paid $122.9 million in fiscal year 2023 and made its final advance payment of eligible incentives in March 2023. SIGTARP's investigations into the HAMP program have protected consumers seeking access to HAMP and who subsequently became the victims of scams. To date, SIGTARP has brought to justice 121 convicted scammers.
Agreed-Upon Procedures of Philippine Business for Social Progress, Inc.'s Innovations and Multi-Sectoral Partnerships to Achieve Control of Tuberculosis Project that Specifically Covers the Mindanao-Related Transactions and Activities, Award AID-492-A-12-
Audit of the Government of Ghana resources managed by Millennium Development Authority under the Grant and the Millennium Challenge Compact between the Republic of Ghana and the United States for the period April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
This report summarizes work we initiated and completed during this semiannual period on a number of critical Departmental activities. Over the past 6 months, our office issued 13 products related to our audit, evaluation, and inspection work. These products addressed programs and personnel associated with the Bureau of Industry and Security, United States Census Bureau, First Responder Network Authority, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the Department itself. This report also describes our investigative activities addressing programs and personnel associated with the United States Economic Development Administration, NOAA, and USPTO.
The Office of Evaluation began preliminary research related to the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act (PMIAA) of 2016. The objective was to determine how HUD has implemented and complied with the requirements of PMIAA. After completing informational interviews with HUD officials and reviewing related documentation, we have determined that a full evaluation is premature at this time because HUD is still implementing key elements of PMIAA
Based on our evaluation of 18 sampled OTFOC contracts and 16 sampled noncompetitive grants awarded in FYs 2020 and 2021, we determined that DHS components complied with applicable guidance when awarding contracts and grants. DHS officials supported award decisions with the required planning, market research, and justification and approval documentation to ensure effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars
