⚖️ Compliance & Transparency
Upholding Integrity, Accountability, and Public Trust
At the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA), our Compliance Department plays a vital role in promoting integrity, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness across all programs and operations.
We are committed to preventing and detecting fraud, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in everything we do.
🔍 Reporting Suspected Fraud
PCHA is dedicated to eliminating fraud and recovering resources lost through fraudulent activities involving residents, clients, landlords, or suppliers.
We take every report seriously — and you can report concerns confidentially and safely in the following ways:
| Method | How to Report |
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| 📞 Telephone | Call our confidential Fraud Hotline at (727) 489-0776 during business hours. |
| 🏢 In Person | Visit our office at 11479 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33778 to make a report. You are not required to identify yourself. |
| Email jrandle@pinellashousing.com | |
| 🌐 Online | Submit a report anonymously via by clicking the “Report Fraud” button here or on our homepage. |
⚠️Click Here to Report Fraud
When reporting suspected fraud, please provide as much information as possible, such as:
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Participant’s name
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Address (including unit number and ZIP code)
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A brief description of the alleged fraud
⚠️ Note: PCHA does not tolerate intentional false reporting. Submitting false claims may violate state criminal statutes and civil defamation laws.
🧾 Procurement & Contracting Oversight
The Compliance Department also oversees procurement and contracting to ensure that all purchasing and partnership activities align with federal and local regulations.
Working with PCHA opens the door to meaningful opportunities — using your expertise, expanding your market reach, and contributing to the mission of providing quality, affordable housing in our community.
Our department procures a wide range of materials, supplies, equipment, construction services, and professional consulting essential to the success of our programs.
All procurement and contract administration are conducted in full compliance with:
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24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 85.36, and
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PCHA’s Procurement Policy
💬 Commitment to Transparency
Transparency is at the heart of our operations. Through compliance, oversight, and community accountability, we strengthen the trust between PCHA and the people we serve — ensuring every action reflects our core values of integrity, innovation, learning, and accountability.
The Compliance Department is charged with promoting integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness throughout Pinellas County Housing Authority’s programs and operations. PCHA is committed to eliminating fraud and recovering resources lost by fraudulent activity by residents, clients, landlords and suppliers, and encourages the reporting of suspected fraud.