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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (Authority) was established in 1938
to create affordable housing, viable neighborhoods, and opportunities for self-sufficiency that
enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Newport News. A seven-member board of
commissioners governs the Authority. The Authority’s executive director is Karen R. Wilds. Its
main administrative office is located at 227 27th Street in Newport News, Virginia.
The Authority manages 2,151 public housing units and administers approximately 2,200 housing
choice vouchers under consolidated annual contributions contracts with the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The consolidated annual contributions contract
defines the terms and conditions under which the Authority agrees to develop and operate all
projects under the agreement. HUD authorized the Authority the following financial assistance
from fiscal years 2004 to 2005:
• $26.7 million to provide housing assistance through tenant-based housing choice
vouchers.
Our objective was to determine whether the Authority operated its Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher program (program) in accordance with federal and HUD requirements. Specifically, we
wanted to determine whether program units meet the housing quality standards in accordance
with HUD requirements, whether the Authority’s program files comply with HUD guidelines,
and whether the housing assistance payments and rents are correctly calculated.
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