Supervisors Approve Payment to HUD for Faulty Home Inspections
County Government
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Federal authorities demanded $270,000 in reimbursements after an audit found the county failed to properly inspect federally subsidized housing.
Feds Ask County for $270,000 to Address Affordable Housing Violations
County Government
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Auditors found that the county failed to properly inspect federally subsidized housing, including exterior doors and first-floor windows that don’t lock and electrical problems that are fire hazards.
Supervisors Fire County’s Top Performance Auditor
County Government
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In a move that had come to be expected, Orange County supervisors fired Performance Audit Director Philip Cheng Tuesday. Supervisors’ Chairman Todd Spitzer said he had frustrations with Cheng’s work.
Departure of County’s Performance Auditor Could Be Imminent
Government
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Philip Cheng’s name is again on the supervisors’ closed-session agenda — but this time the word “dismissal” is included, along with choosing a temporary replacement.
Sources: County Fires Housing Authority Employees for Misconduct
County Government
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The county is terminating five employees in response to findings from a personnel investigation into misconduct at the agency, according to sources.
Supervisors Approve Voucher Applications for Homeless Veterans
Government
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The county Housing Authority will apply for $880,200 in housing vouchers from HUD.
OC Opens Housing Voucher Waiting List for First Time Since 2005
Health & Wellness
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From Feb. 15 to Feb. 29, very low-income families, seniors and
disabled people may sign up for “Section 8” vouchers.
HUD Awards Grants for Homeless Shelters
Government
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Federal agency will give $3 million to Housing Authority and
three other Orange County organizations.
Orange County Homeless Programs Get $12.3 million in Federal Funds
Government
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The local funds are part of an overall $227,603,786 statewide
grant.