2009-04-08 — usatoday.com
The federal government will soon send more than $300 million in stimulus funds to 61 housing agencies that have been repeatedly faulted by auditors for mishandling government aid, a USA TODAY review has found.
Sheesh. And what explanation is offered to taxpayers?
Congress gave the Obama administration permission to withhold stimulus aid from housing authorities that the Department of Housing and Urban Development lists as "troubled" because of factors such as poor maintenance and financial management. But HUD decided to release the money to these authorities because they "should have the opportunity to improve their housing," spokeswoman Donna White said.
Shouldn't taxpayers have the opportunity to expect fiscal responsibility in the distribution of these funds and accountability on the part of the recipients? Apparently not.
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