A hearing entitled “PHA Oversight: How Scandals and Mismanagement Harm Residents and Taxpayers” took place on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the 2128 Rayburn House Office Building, organized by the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee. The hearing aimed to address issues related to scandals and mismanagement in public housing authorities that negatively impact residents and taxpayers. Witnesses at the hearing included Mr. Bill Slover, Principal at AVCO Interests and former Chair of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Board, Mr. Matt Doherty, Former Executive Director of the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA), and Mr. Georgi Banna, General Counsel and Director of Strategic Initiatives at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO).
Legislation discussed at the hearing included H.R. 6550, which seeks to require the Inspector General to produce an updated report on the status of the New York City Housing Authority. The hearing provided an opportunity for stakeholders to address the challenges facing public housing authorities and discuss potential solutions to improve oversight and governance. The event was available for viewing via livestream. This hearing highlighted the importance of addressing scandals and mismanagement in public housing authorities to ensure the well-being of residents and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
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