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HUD Report: $5 Billion in Questionable Rental Aid Uncovered

12/30/2025

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A HUD report found over $5 billion in taxpayer funds allocated to questionable rental assistance recipients during the Biden administration.
The report identifies about 30,000 deceased tenants and thousands of potential non-citizens among recipients.
A significant share of payments occurred in New York, California, and Washington, D.C.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner criticized weak financial controls, saying they enabled abuse and that HUD will investigate fraud.

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A HUD report found over $5 billion in taxpayer funds allocated to questionable rental assistance recipients during the Biden administration.
The report identifies about 30,000 deceased tenants and thousands of potential non-citizens among recipients.
A significant share of payments occurred in New York, California, and Washington, D.C.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner criticized weak financial controls, saying they enabled abuse and that HUD will investigate fraud.