Investigation and report to Congress

(a) Investigation The Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall conduct an investigation of the New York City Housing Authority, which shall include— (1) the status of the New York City Housing Authority’s compliance with the agreement entered into between the New York City Housing Authority, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the City of New York on January 31, 2019, including specific areas of deficiency and progress towards compliance; (2) a review of actions taken by the monitor of the New York City Housing Authority pursuant to such Agreement, including any gaps in oversight by the Monitor; (3) a survey of the physical conditions of housing provided by the New York City Housing Authority for residents of the City of New York; (4) an examination of any waste, fraud, abuse and violations of Federal law committed by employees or contractors of the New York City Housing Authority; and (5) information on other issues and areas, as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall provide to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate a report that includes— (1) the results of the investigation conducted under subsection (a); (2) a summary of actions that the Department of Housing and Urban Development may take to compel the New York City Housing Authority to remedy any deficiencies; and (3) any other recommendations of the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.