{"id":608,"date":"2021-04-23T00:44:57","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T00:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dc4reality.org\/updates\/?p=608"},"modified":"2021-04-23T00:50:34","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T00:50:34","slug":"wtf-dcha-dc-housing-authority-over-the-past-few-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dc4reality.org\/updates\/608","title":{"rendered":"WTF! DCHA? DC Housing Authority Over the Past Few Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APR 2021<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>DCHA Internal Auditor Resigned After Reporting Intimidation and Retaliation &#8212; &#8220;At this point, I don\u2019t have confidence that the Board of Commissioners or other senior executives will exercise integrity in the performance of their public duties.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"QgkSEpIjjP\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/514810\/dcha-internal-auditor-resigned-after-reporting-intimidation-and-retaliation\/\">DCHA Internal Auditor Resigned After Reporting Intimidation and Retaliation<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;DCHA Internal Auditor Resigned After Reporting Intimidation and Retaliation&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/514810\/dcha-internal-auditor-resigned-after-reporting-intimidation-and-retaliation\/embed\/#?secret=Vs8cvH6b94#?secret=QgkSEpIjjP\" data-secret=\"QgkSEpIjjP\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MAR 2021<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>DCHA Audit Finds $1.3 Million In Wasted Funds &#8212; The D.C. Housing Authority did not disclose the audit in its responses to the Council&#8217;s annual oversight questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"nImWZgNmVU\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/511868\/d-c-housing-authority-wasted-nearly-1-4-million-audit-finds\/\">DCHA Audit Finds $1.3 Million In Wasted Funds<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;DCHA Audit Finds $1.3 Million In Wasted Funds&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/511868\/d-c-housing-authority-wasted-nearly-1-4-million-audit-finds\/embed\/#?secret=MQVeJumDln#?secret=nImWZgNmVU\" data-secret=\"nImWZgNmVU\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>DCHA Executive Director Accuses Former Deputy of Planning a Coup &#8212; In a deposition, DCHA Director Tyrone Garrett says he fired his deputy because she plotted to overthrow him. Chelsea Andrews, the former deputy who is now suing DCHA, says that\u2019s ridiculous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"RH8UrQKSwx\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/511245\/dcha-executive-director-accuses-former-deputy-of-planning-a-coup\/\">DCHA Executive Director Accuses Former Deputy of Planning a Coup<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;DCHA Executive Director Accuses Former Deputy of Planning a Coup&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/511245\/dcha-executive-director-accuses-former-deputy-of-planning-a-coup\/embed\/#?secret=ApghlR2xgG#?secret=RH8UrQKSwx\" data-secret=\"RH8UrQKSwx\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FEB 2021<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Against Advice of Attorneys and Internal Auditors, DCHA Kept Families in Units With Lead Past Legal Deadline &#8212; DCHA Executive Director Tyrone Garrett says he was out of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"WETmzLg4ms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/509687\/against-advice-of-attorneys-and-internal-auditors-dcha-kept-families-in-units-with-lead-past-legal-deadline\/\">Against Advice of Attorneys and Internal Auditors, DCHA Kept Families in Units With Lead Past Legal Deadline<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Against Advice of Attorneys and Internal Auditors, DCHA Kept Families in Units With Lead Past Legal Deadline&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/509687\/against-advice-of-attorneys-and-internal-auditors-dcha-kept-families-in-units-with-lead-past-legal-deadline\/embed\/#?secret=JmKj2mhnGQ#?secret=WETmzLg4ms\" data-secret=\"WETmzLg4ms\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OCT 2020<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenleaf Gardens Redevelopment Stalls Early With Failed Resolution &#8212; It&#8217;s another delay for Director Tyrone Garrett&#8217;s revitalization plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wn3ANctk5w\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/439578\/greenleaf-gardens-redevelopment-stalls-early-with-failed-resolution\/\">Greenleaf Gardens Redevelopment Stalls Early With Failed Resolution<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Greenleaf Gardens Redevelopment Stalls Early With Failed Resolution&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/439578\/greenleaf-gardens-redevelopment-stalls-early-with-failed-resolution\/embed\/#?secret=p4mZrsDzA0#?secret=wn3ANctk5w\" data-secret=\"wn3ANctk5w\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEP 2020<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>CM Silverman Questions Housing Authority Commissioner\u2019s Abrupt Dismissal &#8212; The at-large councilmember suggests Franselene St. Jean was removed to silence dissenting voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Ri72dAX5SR\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/322144\/cm-silverman-questions-housing-authority-commissioners-abrupt-dismissal\/\">CM Silverman Questions Housing Authority Commissioner&#8217;s Abrupt Dismissal<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;CM Silverman Questions Housing Authority Commissioner&#8217;s Abrupt Dismissal&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/322144\/cm-silverman-questions-housing-authority-commissioners-abrupt-dismissal\/embed\/#?secret=YaRV2ofQQX#?secret=Ri72dAX5SR\" data-secret=\"Ri72dAX5SR\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August 2020<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>A DCHA commissioner was removed shortly after asking questions about a whistleblower lawsuit and other issues surrounding the housing authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7kjI0fEbIH\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/304553\/housing-authority-board-vice-chair-removed-hours-after-asking-questions-about-whistleblower-lawsuit\/\">Housing Authority Board Vice Chair Removed Hours After Asking Questions About Whistleblower Lawsuit<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Housing Authority Board Vice Chair Removed Hours After Asking Questions About Whistleblower Lawsuit&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/304553\/housing-authority-board-vice-chair-removed-hours-after-asking-questions-about-whistleblower-lawsuit\/embed\/#?secret=IF5yKyPLZH#?secret=7kjI0fEbIH\" data-secret=\"7kjI0fEbIH\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Former Housing Authority Lawyer Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Allegedly Counterfeit Masks &#8212; Chelsea Andrews claims DCHA Executive Director Tyrone Garrett had her fired after she questioned the procurement and authenticity of KN95 masks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"AUH35wBGBz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/303556\/former-housing-authority-lawyer-files-whistleblower-lawsuit-over-allegedly-counterfeit-masks\/\">Former Housing Authority Lawyer Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Allegedly Counterfeit Masks<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Former Housing Authority Lawyer Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Allegedly Counterfeit Masks&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/303556\/former-housing-authority-lawyer-files-whistleblower-lawsuit-over-allegedly-counterfeit-masks\/embed\/#?secret=sE6Cla3cfg#?secret=AUH35wBGBz\" data-secret=\"AUH35wBGBz\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JAN 2020<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dc4reality.org\/updates\/503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DCHA\u2019s \u201cRepositioning\u201d Plan is Privatization of Public Housing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEC 2019<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Final Proposal to Renovate the DC Housing Authority\u2019s HQ Is Totally Different From the Original Plan &#8212; A trio of developers will pay DCHA $67 million for a 99-year lease on the land where its headquarters sits, according to the resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-washington-city-paper wp-block-embed-washington-city-paper\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"kg92btfjky\"><a href=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/177237\/the-final-proposal-to-renovate-the-dc-housing-authoritys-hq-is-totally-different-from-the-original-plan\/\">The Final Proposal to Renovate the DC Housing Authority\u2019s HQ Is Totally Different From the Original Plan<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Final Proposal to Renovate the DC Housing Authority\u2019s HQ Is Totally Different From the Original Plan&#8221; &#8212; Washington City Paper\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtoncitypaper.com\/article\/177237\/the-final-proposal-to-renovate-the-dc-housing-authoritys-hq-is-totally-different-from-the-original-plan\/embed\/#?secret=R3BKYI9hpz#?secret=kg92btfjky\" data-secret=\"kg92btfjky\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>APR 2021 DCHA Internal Auditor Resigned After Reporting Intimidation and Retaliation &#8212; 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