{"id":128964,"date":"2026-02-10T17:22:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/128964\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:22:28","slug":"hud-places-manhattan-housing-authority-under-federal-oversight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/128964\/","title":{"rendered":"HUD places Manhattan Housing Authority under federal oversight"},"content":{"rendered":"

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has placed the Manhattan Housing Authority under federal monitorship after being declared in Substantial Default. <\/p>\n

Manhattan Housing Authority officials say the move by HUD doesn\u2019t affect residents\u2019 benefits and doesn\u2019t represent a federal takeover. <\/p>\n

According to HUD, the monitorship comes after the Manhattan Housing Authority failed to comply with the terms of its federally mandated Recovery Agreement. <\/p>\n

\u201cHUD is restoring accountability to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) nationwide,\u201d said Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes. \u201cGone are the days where mismanagement, waste, and dysfunction are acceptable. HUD will use this opportunity to restore trust with tenants of the Manhattan Housing Authority, offering the stability needed to succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n

HUD says the action reflects Secretary Scott Turner\u2019s commitment to enforcing accountability across the public housing system, making sure that federal housing funds are managed prudently and in the best interests of the people. <\/p>\n

HUD determined that the Manhattan Housing Authority \u201crepeatedly failed to correct identified deficiencies despite clear notice, extensive technical assistance, and multiple opportunities to achieve compliance.\u201d <\/p>\n

As a result of the findings, HUD exercised its statutory authority to impose monitorship and require direct federal oversight into the Manhattan Housing Authority\u2019s operations. <\/p>\n

HUD has appointed Cure Monitors to oversee the Housing Authority\u2019s operations and track all required remedial actions to ensure compliance. <\/p>\n

The oversight also includes enhanced reviews of all procurement activities, financial controls, and even program administration. Failure to demonstrate timely and sustained progress may result in further enforcement actions, up to and including full HUD possession. <\/p>\n

HUD says the \u201caction is corrective in nature and intended to restore compliance and operational integrity.\u201d <\/p>\n

View the full letter notifying the Manhattan Housing Authority HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n

WIBW reached out to Aaron Estabrook, executive director of the Manhattan Housing Authority who said: \u201cThis designation does not suspend housing assistance, does not impact residents\u2019 benefits, and does not represent a federal takeover. It is a compliance and oversight mechanism used by HUD to ensure timely corrective action.\u201d <\/p>\n

Estabrook added that the Authority has been working with HUD to address the identified issues and that corrective steps are underway. Some of those steps include: <\/p>\n

Implementation of a formal corrective action plan in coordination with HUD \u00a0Strengthening internal controls and compliance procedures \u00a0Increased third-party and HUD oversight on specific operational areas \u00a0Additional reporting and documentation requirements to demonstrate progress <\/p>\n

\u201cOur Board of Commissioners and management team are fully engaged in this process, and HUD has been kept informed of ongoing improvements. The goal of the monitoring period is to ensure sustained compliance and long-term stability, and we are committed to meeting those benchmarks,\u201d Estabrook said. <\/p>\n

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