Expedited Assistance for Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Expedited Assistance for Victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Author: Gregory D. Kutz

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2006-05

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781422305720

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As a result of widespread public interest in the fed. response to hurricanes Katrina & Rita, an audit was conducted of the Individuals & Households Program (IHP). FEMA provided $2,000 in IHP payments to affected households via its Expedited Assistance (EA) program. Victims who received EA may qualify for up to $26,200 in IHP assistance. As of 12/05, IHP payments totaled $5.4 billion, with $2.3 billion provided in the form of EA. These payments were made via checks, electronic fund transfers, & a small no. of debit cards. This report provides the results to date related to whether controls are in place & operating effectively: to limit EA to qualified applicants, & that there weren't duplicate EA payments. Charts & tables.

The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina
The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina

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Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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"The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--P. 2.

Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance
Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Disaster Assistance

Author: Gregory D. Kutz

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-12

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1437918336

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Previous work on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita identified fraud, waste, and abuse resulting from a lack of fraud-prevention controls within the FEMA assistance programs. For ex., FEMA did not verify the identities or addresses of individuals applying for aid under its Individuals and Households Program. FEMA also did not verify the eligibility of individuals seeking shelter in FEMA-paid-for hotels and made duplicate payments to individuals who applied multiple times. The auditor conducted undercover tests during the response to Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. This report discusses: (1) whether FEMA's controls have improved since Katrina and Rita; and (2) issues identified related to the customer service that FEMA provided. Includes recommendations. Illus.

Disaster Assistance
Disaster Assistance

Author: David G. Wood

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9781422315323

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In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina & Rita destroyed thousands of homes & displaced over 1 million people. In light of widespread congressional & public interest in U.S. agencies¿ performance in assisting hurricane victims, the author examined fed. housing assistance. Specifically, this report examines: (1) the extent to which the Nat. Response Plan (NRP) clearly described the responsibilities & capabilities of fed. agencies & the Red Cross; (2) the extent to which these org. had plans for providing sheltering & housing assistance; & (3) the perceptions of victims & others regarding the assistance needed & provided. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.