A Houston Housing Authority (HHA) project to install window air conditioning units saw costs balloon from an initial budget of $2.3 million to over $5.4 million, raising concerns about public funds and potential benefits for private entities.
The Houston Housing Authority embarked on a project to install 1,615 window air conditioning units across three local housing projects, originally budgeting $2.3 million. However, the final cost ballooned to more than $5.4 million—leaving many questions about the use of public funds and who benefited from the extra costs.7 hours ago
The Houston Housing Authority embarked on a project to install 1,615 window air conditioning units across three local housing projects, originally budgeting $2.3 million. However, the final cost ballooned to more than $5.4 million—leaving many questions about the use of public funds and who benefited from the extra costs.This investigation sheds light on why the project, known as the “Heat Relief Project,” cost taxpayers millions more than anticipated.
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