HUD Chief Being Investigated

Allegations of hiring abuses are being waged against the Housing and Urban Development's chief human capital officer. HUD confirms it's investigating charges of illegal hiring practices by its CHCO Janie Payne. The agency's inspector general IG is looking at whether Payne exerted her influence so her daughter could be hired at HUD. The Department has been a model in government when it comes to reforming its hiring process -— an effort led by Payne. HUD says they see the investigation as a was to ensure everyone of the integrity of their HR system.Payne is on paid administrative during the investigation.