‘We Found Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at HUD, and We’re Putting People On Notice’: Scott Turner [WATCH]

HUD Secretary Scott Turner criticized the Biden-Harris administration for what he described as widespread negligence, fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs, while outlining steps now being taken to strengthen oversight and accountability.

Turner made the remarks while discussing efforts to combat fraud nationwide, including in Minnesota, and emphasized the role of stronger verification systems and enforcement.

Turner opened by thanking former Congressman Trey Gowdy and acknowledging his role in raising public awareness about government accountability.

“Well, Trey, good evening. It’s so good to be with you. Thank you for your service to our country and now getting the message out to the American people,” Turner said.

He then turned his focus to what he described as systemic failures under the Biden-Harris administration, characterizing that period as one marked by mismanagement and weak controls.

“You’re exactly right during the Biden administration, man, it was just gross negligence, fraud, waste and abuse,” Turner said.

Turner referenced remarks involving the Vice President and praised the appointment of a new Associate Attorney General, saying the move signals a more aggressive approach to rooting out fraud across the country.

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“You know, I saw the clip you showed the Vice President. I’m so glad that he’s appointed now new Associate Attorney General to root out this fraud, not only in Minnesota, but around the country,” Turner said.

According to Turner, the problems extended beyond isolated incidents and reflected deeper structural issues within the federal government during the previous administration.

“During the Biden administration, it was negligence. It was a lack of stewardship, a lack of financial controls that were put in place,” he said.

Turner argued that unchecked growth in government programs contributed to the problem, allowing fraud and abuse to go undetected.

“And as you alluded to, that’s what happens when the government grows, is that they’re turning a blind eye,” Turner said.

He said the current approach focuses on tightening oversight mechanisms and increasing verification to prevent future abuse of taxpayer-funded programs.

“And so now we’re making sure that we increase our verification systems,” Turner said.

Turner highlighted HUD’s involvement in addressing fraud directly, including active efforts in Minnesota.

“We have boots on the ground there in Minnesota, I know at HUD, not only have we found waste and fraud and abuse, but we have been very intentional going forward to hold people accountable,” he said.

He emphasized that the department’s strategy is not limited to addressing past misconduct but is also intended to deter future violations.

“Not only that, have done this before, but to put people on notice that going forward we are paying attention,” Turner said.

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