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 were some of the unauthorized purchases made with the travel cards?

What was the role of HUD in the travel card misuse according to the inspector general's office?