Funding was suspended in August while Treasury officials reviewed a state audit of how Detroit was spending federal blight elimination money, Mayor Mike Duggan said Monday at a City Hall news conference.
Federal authorities have been investigating the bidding process and costs associated with the demolitions following a review by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which distributes federal Hardest Hit Fund money to local communities.
Two Michigan State Housing Development Authority employees also will have offices at the Land Bank and Detroit Building Authority to provide compliance support and onsite assurance that all contracts are bid appropriately.
