Common Questions

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Q1. What is the Chief Financial Officer?

A1. The Chief Financial Officer serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary on financial management and is the senior departmental official responsible for establishing and implementing policies to govern all aspects of financial management in the Department and oversee the design, implementation, and coordination of the Department's financial information and general management systems. The CFO's responsibility includes systems integration, development of the annual financial statements, accounting operations, the implementation of the Department's management control program, and other financial management areas.

Q2. What is the purpose of the Chief Financial Officers Act?

A2. The CFO Act (P.L. 101-576) of 1990 was passed to "bring more effective general and financial management practices to the Federal Government." It established statutory CFOs in all executive departments and agencies and required "enhancement of federal financial management activities."

Q3. I need to get more information about HUD's Office of the CFO. Who do I contact?

A3. Contact the CFO's Office of Financial Policy and Procedures at 202-708-0638.

Q4. Who do I contact to determine the status of a commercial invoice and travel vouchers that have been submitted to HUD for payment.

A4. First determine where the invoice or voucher was submitted for payment. If the invoice or voucher was sent directly to someone other than the CFO Accounting Center, contact that individual or office directly. If the invoice or voucher was sent directly to the CFO Accounting Center in Fort Worth, TX click here for the names and phone numbers of contact points who are assigned to specific vendors or travelers.

Q5. I received a 1099 from HUD, but I don't know why? Who do I contact?

A5. Listed below are the HUD contacts for the various offices that may have generated your 1099. Please review this listing then place a call to the most appropriate HUD personnel.

For FHA Multifamily Property 1099 Misc's, 1099 A's and 1099 C's, contact Richard E. Braun, at 202-708-0223. His internet address is Richard E. Braun (Richard_E._Braun@hud.gov)

For FHA Single Family Property 1099 Misc's that are distributed to real estate brokers, closing agents, and vendors, phone 1-800-CALL FHA (1-800-225-5342), email to: info@fhaoutreach.com, or visit the FHA Resource Center to research your answer online. For TDD access use (877) TDD2HUD (1-877-833-2483).

For FHA Single Family Notes 1099 A's and 1099 C's which represent foreclosure and cancelation of debt contact First Madison Services, Inc. at (800) 967-3050.

For all other FHA 1099 Misc's contact Beverly G. Tallmadge, at 202-708-0396 ext. 2720. Her internet address is Beverly G. Tallmadge (Beverly_G._Tallmadge@hud.gov)

Non-FHA 1099 Misc's with a payer address of room 3228, contact Emma L. Brashears-Battle, Program Support Branch, at 202-708-0614 ext. 3696. Her internet address is Emma Linda Brashears-Battle (Emma_Linda_Brashears-Battle@hud.gov)

Q6. I received a check from HUD, but I don't know what it's for. Who do I contact?

A6. If you believe it might be for an FHA program, contact Rosa L. Redman, at 202-708-0396 ext. 2889. Her internet address is Giovonni L. Hargraves Smith (Giovonni_L._Hargraves_Smith@hud.gov)

However, for Non-FHA programs, contact Yvette Ford, Program Support Branch, at 202-708-0614 ext. 3683. Her internet address is Yvette Ford (Yvettemarcia_Ford@hud.gov)

Q7. I was supposed to get a Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) refund, but haven't received it yet. Who do I contact?

A7. HUD has a toll-free number for MIP refunds, 1-800-697-6967.

Q8. I need to call a HUD employee, but don't know the telephone number. How can I find the number?

A8. HUD has an employee locator whose telephone number is 202-401-0388.