WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the Manhattan Housing Authority in Manhattan, Kansas has been placed under HUD Monitorship after being formally declared in Substantial Default for failing to comply with the terms of its federally-mandated Recovery Agreement, according to a media release from HUD.
Click here to read the full letter notifying Manhattan Housing Authority.
This action reflects Secretary Scott Turner’s commitment to staunchly enforcing accountability across the public housing system and ensuring that federal housing dollars are managed prudently and in the best interests of the American people.
“HUD is restoring accountability to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) nationwide,” said Deputy Secretary Andrew Hughes. “Gone 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.”
HUD determined that the Manhattan Housing Authority repeatedly failed to correct identified deficiencies despite clear notice, extensive technical assistance, and multiple opportunities to achieve compliance. Based on these findings of noncompliance, HUD exercised its statutory authority to impose Monitorship and require direct federal oversight of the Housing Authority’s operations.