Democratic leaders in Congress have demanded Pulte's resignation and accused him of effectively shutting down the agency's auditing body to avoid accountability. Pulte has defended the cuts as a way to ensure the budget is "right-sized," stating the reductions were made after a peer match review.
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FHFA Watchdog Warns Pulte Budget Cuts Stymie Its Work
US Politics19 days ago
The Office of Inspector General at the federal housing regulator says funding reductions will hinder its ability to monitor agency operations. The internal watchdog warned that spending cuts ordered by FHFA Director Bill Pulte will impair its professional duties, following a decision that could impact up to 80% of the office's staff.
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