The FHFA noted that its OIG budget was nine times larger than the average across federal agencies. Critics say the cuts are intended to protect FHFA Director Bill Pulte and President Trump.
Despite saying he will nominate former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, President Trump appears to be sticking with FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting DNI.
An OIG audit of legal services payments at FHFA found that the agency spent $15.6 million on outside counsel over the 12 months ending March 2025. FHFA will follow recommendations from the OIG to improve practices involving legal services.