12.5.3 HUD Office Actions

A. The HUD inspector shall bring to the attention of the Architect specific areas in which services are considered deficient. Sufficient time and appropriate assistance shall be given to obtain necessary compliance.

B. When the Architect's performance is first observed as deficient, in addition to the HUD Representative's Trip Report, form HUD-95379, the inspector shall also prepare a written memorandum to the CA of the deficiency and advise of any planned actions or assistance. The memorandum should

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recommend that future requests for Architectural inspection fees be disallowed until performance improves to an acceptable level.

C. An immediate follow-up by the CA is always required. Conferences with the inspector and the Architect should be arranged and a target date established for the Architect to comply. The CA shall inform the Regional Center Director of current problems and of established target dates for corrections. Deficiencies related to misrepresentation, undisclosed identity of interest and known illegal kick-backs should be immediately referred to the local HUD Office of General Counsel with a copy to the Regional Center Director. The local HUD Office should clearly document all actions.