42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–7
Accountability (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE (42 U.S.C.))
Operative Text
Each participating jurisdiction shall maintain such records as the Secretary may require to— document the amounts received by the jurisdiction under this chapter and the disposition of such amounts under the demonstration program under this subchapter; ensure compliance by the jurisdiction with this subchapter; and evaluate the performance of the jurisdiction under the demonstration program under this subchapter. Each participating jurisdiction shall annually submit to the Secretary a report in a form and at a time specified by the Secretary, which shall include— documentation of the use of amounts made available to the jurisdiction under this subchapter; any information as the Secretary may request to assist the Secretary in evaluating the demonstration program under this subchapter; and a description and analysis of the effect of assisted activities in addressing the objectives of the demonstration program under this subchapter. The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any duly authorized representative of the Secretary or the Comptroller General, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records maintained by a participating jurisdiction that relate to the demonstration program under this subchapter. Based on the performance standards established under , the Secretary shall monitor the performance of participating jurisdictions in providing assistance under this subchapter. Not later than 60 days after the conclusion of the second year of the demonstration program under this subchapter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an interim report on the status of the demonstration program and the progress each participating jurisdiction in achieving the purposes of the demonstration program under .
Under 42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–7, jurisdictions that participate in this federal housing demonstration program are required to maintain detailed records of how federal funds are received and spent, submit annual reports to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and open their books to federal auditors upon request. The Secretary is responsible for monitoring each jurisdiction's performance against established standards, and must deliver an interim report to Congress within 60 days after the program's second year concludes. The provision creates a layered accountability structure connecting local program administrators, the federal executive branch, and Congress.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating within a jurisdiction participating in the demonstration program under 42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–7 should be aware that their local housing authority is subject to rigorous federal recordkeeping and reporting obligations. Compliant jurisdictions typically maintain thorough documentation of assisted activities and fund usage, which can affect how assistance programs are administered at the local level. Operators who receive assistance through such programs generally keep records that align with the jurisdiction's own compliance obligations under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants receiving assistance through a jurisdiction participating in the demonstration program under 42 U.S.C. § 1437bbb–7 benefit from a federal oversight framework designed to ensure funds are used appropriately and program goals are met. Because jurisdictions must report annually on the effects of assisted activities, tenants who believe their jurisdiction is misusing funds or failing to meet program objectives may have grounds to raise concerns with the local housing authority, a regional HUD office, or a tenant-rights organization. Understanding that federal auditors also have access to program records under this provision can inform decisions about how to document and escalate concerns.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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