Topic - Scott Turner

"We will leave no stone unturned," said Secretary Scott Turner. "Ineligible non-citizens have no place to receive welfare benefits. With this new directive and audit, HUD is putting new processes in place to safeguard taxpayer resources and put the American people first."

HUD orders citizenship checks for those in public housing →

"HUD will continue investigating the shocking results and will take appropriate action to hold bad actors accountable," Mr. Turner said. "Additionally, the Department is advancing efforts made under President Trump's first administration to strengthen program integrity and ensure taxpayer-funded assistance serves the vulnerable communities it was intended for."

HUD finds 200,000 dubious rental assistance recipients from fiscal 2024 →