New HUD Watchdog Report Finds Employees Violated Travel Card Protocols

An internal audit by HUD's Office of Inspector General found that 35 employees misused government travel charge cards for unauthorized purchases totaling nearly $23,000 in fiscal year 2018. Additionally, 19 employees improperly claimed reimbursements using personal payment methods. The audit criticized HUD's lack of oversight and recommended corrective actions, including suspending the offending employees' travel cards, updating policies, and providing training.

What was the total number of illegal, improper, or erroneous purchases made by HUD employees?

• 200

• 180

• 166

• 150

How much money was involved in the unauthorized purchases made by HUD employees?

• $20,000

• $23,000

• $25,000

• $30,000

What was the total amount claimed through incorrect voucher reimbursements?

• $80,000

• $70,000

• $62,000

• $50,000

Which of the following was NOT a recommendation made by the Inspector General's office?

• Suspending the offending employees

• Improving travel card monitoring systems

• Updating cardholder policy

• Providing employees with bonuses

What was one of the corrective steps suggested to prevent future misuse of travel cards?

• Hiring more staff

• Reducing travel budgets

• Providing appropriate training

• Increasing employee salaries