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Suspensions
are imposed for a temporary period, pending the completion of an
investigation or legal proceeding, such as an indictment. An indictment
is a formal action charging an individual with a crime, presented
by a grand jury to the court. Suspensions also may be imposed based
on adequate evidence to support claims of serious program violation.
Suspensions are temporary but result in immediate exclusion from
participation in further Government transactions. Suspension is
a serious matter and, depending upon the outcome of an investigation
or legal proceeding, it may lead to debarment, a sanction that can
be imposed by the Federal Government. While the average debarment
term is three years, debarments may be imposed for an indefinite
period.
Who
does HUD sanction?
The following are some occupations that could be sanctioned:
- Landlord
- Loan Officers
- Builders and Developers
- Real Estate Brokers and Agents
- Management Agents
- Appraisers and Inspectors
- Contractors
Basis
for a Suspension Referral
Suspensions are imposed for criminal and/or serious HUD program
violations, which could include:
- Use of False Documents to Originate FHA-Insured Mortgages
- Diversion of Project Assets
- Embezzlement, Theft, Forgery
- False Statements; False Claims
- Bribery
For
a more detailed explanation of suspension actions, see:
Title
2, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 180 and 2424.
For
general information on suspensions and other exclusionary actions
taken by the Federal Government and to find a listing of individuals
and entities suspended by HUD, see: http://www.epls.gov/
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