Q: What types of sanctions can HUD impose against individuals
and entities that participate in HUD programs?
A: There are essentially three types of sanctions:
- Limited Denials of Participation (LDPs) are sanctions
of the shortest duration usually lasting one year and normally
restricted to a specific geographic area and specific HUD program
area. Generally, HUD Field Offices impose LDPs.
- Suspensions are imposed for a temporary period, pending
the outcome of an investigation, an indictment or on adequate
evidence that support claims of program violations. A suspension
means that an individual or entity is immediately excluded from
participating in further Federal Executive Branch procurement
and non-procurement programs. Suspension frequently leads to
debarment.
- Debarments are the most serious compliance sanctions,
generally imposed for three-years or longer, if warranted. A
debarred individual or entity is excluded from conducting further
business with any Federal Executive Branch procurement and non-procurement
program. If a suspension precedes debarment, the suspension
period is taken into consideration when determining the total
length of time that debarment is imposed.
Q: What are some of the program violations that can lead to suspension
and debarment?
A: Suspension and debarment are imposed for serious HUD
program violations, which include bribery, false statements, embezzlement,
theft and forgery. For more information, see Title
2, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 180 and 2424.
Q:
What occupations could be sanctioned by HUD?
A:
Generally, all occupations relating to the area of housing. Some
of these include: appraisers, home inspectors, real estate agents,
brokers, loan officers, builders, developers, landlords, investors,
and management agents.
Q:
Where can I find information about individuals and entities that
are currently excluded from participating in Government business?
A:
The General Services Administration (GSA), a Federal agency, is
required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to compile
and maintain a list of parties debarred, suspended, or disqualified
by Federal agencies. To visit this website, go to http://epls.gov.
Q.
Who at HUD can help with questions about HUD's suspension and debarment
actions?
A. Call James Beaudette, Director of the Departmental Enforcement
Center's Compliance Division, at (202) 708-3856, Ext. 3526.