Fredrick Lee

Fredrick Lee

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General
Hampton University

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24+ years of federal compliance auditing experience with a government watchdog agency.…

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Experience

  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

      Greater Los Angeles Area

    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

      Greater Los Angeles Area

    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

      San Francisco Bay Area

    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

      San Francisco Bay Area

    • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General

      San Francisco Bay Area

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Education

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    Bachelor's of Science in Accounting

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Volunteer Experience

  • Sponsor

    Brightside Academy Daycare Center

    - Present 22 years 10 months

    Education

    I assisted and coordinated with preschool teacher in developing computer graphic design arts and projects that featured various themes used in enhancing the learning development of the preschool kids.

    I assisted and coordinated with preschool teacher in obtaining local Target’s store financial assistance in providing school supplies for graduating preschoolers during the 2011 graduation program.

    I coordinated effort with PNC Bank, Target, and the preschool teacher to sponsor…

    I assisted and coordinated with preschool teacher in developing computer graphic design arts and projects that featured various themes used in enhancing the learning development of the preschool kids.

    I assisted and coordinated with preschool teacher in obtaining local Target’s store financial assistance in providing school supplies for graduating preschoolers during the 2011 graduation program.

    I coordinated effort with PNC Bank, Target, and the preschool teacher to sponsor the 2012 preschool graduation program.

    From 2001 to present, I provided backpacks and graduation memorabilia to more than 80 preschoolers in preparation for kindergarten. In addition, I donated cash and in-kind donations towards helping preschoolers’ academic growth and graduation gifts.

  • Volunteer & Donor

    St. John's Baptist Church

    - Present 13 years 6 months

    Social Services

    Provided cash donation and in-kind services to the usher board on an as-needed basis and the purchase of chairs for use during church services.

  • Donor

    William McGee for Hayward School District Board Member Election Campaign

    - 1 month

    Politics

    Donated funds towards successful election bid.

  • Donor

    Sandre Swanson for California State Assembly for 16th District Reelection Campaign

    - 1 month

    Politics

    Donated funds towards successful reelection bid.

  • Donor

    Donor

    Jerry Brown 2010

    - 1 month

    Politics

    Donated funds towards successful election bid.

  • Donor

    Don Perata for City of Oakland Mayoral Election Campaign

    - 1 month

    Politics

    Donated funds towards election bid to becoming the mayor of Oakland.

  • Donor

    Haiti Soleil, Inc.

    Education

    Provided cash donations to help the organization construct a new library and computer center in the country of Haiti.

  • Donor

    San Francisco 49ers Kids to Stand Campaign

    Children

    Donated ticket to the organization to help kids in the Bay Area.

  • Donor

    NEED College Scholarship Fund

    - 1 year 11 months

    Education

    Provided cash donations to the scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to Pittsburgh metro area high school seniors attending college. I was a recipient of this scholarship and believe in giving back to help other seniors attend college.

  • Donor

    The Synod of the Trinity College Scholarship Fund

    Education

    Provided cash donations to the scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to high school seniors attending college. I received a scholarship from this organization and believe in giving back to help others attend college.

  • Donor

    Alpha Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. College Scholarship Fund

    Education

    Provided cash donations to the scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to Pittsburgh metro area high school seniors attending college. I was a recipient of this program and believe in giving back to help area high school seniors attending college.

  • Donor

    Pgh Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of W. PA

    Education

    Provided cash donation to its scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to Pittsburgh metro area high school seniors attending college. I was a recipient of the the Kappa's scholarship and believed in giving back to help other high school seniors go to college.

  • Donor

    Greater Pittsburgh Merchants & Beverages Association College Scholarship Fund

    Education

    Provided cash donations to a scholarship fund that provides financial assistance to Pittsburgh metro area high school seniors attending college. I was a recipient of this organization's scholarship program and believed in giving back to help other students go to college.

  • Donor

    Bay Area Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

    - 7 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Provided cash donations to the National Urban League (NUL), East Bay Chapter of Habitat for Humanity (H4H) and Junior Achievement of the Bay Area, Inc (JA). I was a member of the Pittsburgh chapters of the NUL, H4H, and JA when I was in high school and believed in their missions of economic empowerment.

    Recognized as Eagle Donor in 2002, New Horizons Eagle Donor in 2003 and Diamond Eagle Donor in 2004 through 2008.

  • Donor

    Donor

    Hampton University

    - 14 years 4 months

    Education

    Provided cash donations made to the Alumni Association, School of Business Scholarship and Building Campaign, Class of 1999 Endowed Scholarship Fund, Hampton University Endowed Scholarship Fund and Cafeteria Campaign. I am a graduate of Hampton University and believe in giving back to my alma mater as it improves its buildings and opportunities for students.

  • Donor

    SF Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountant (NABA) Scholarship Fund

    Education

    Purchased ticket with proceeds going to support the NABA Scholarship Fund for college students pursuing accounting careers.

  • Donor

    San Francisco Performances

    Arts and Culture

    Purchased a ticket as support for arts/cultural program

  • Donor

    Donor

    Opportunity Fund

    - 4 years 11 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Provided cash donations that give financial and operational support to start-ups and existing businesses succeed and grow.

  • Donor

    Institute for Internal Audit Research Foundation

    - 5 months

    Education

    Provided cash donations to further support the publication and research related to auditing.

  • Donor

    Association for Certified Fraud Examiners Scholarship Program

    - 5 months

    Education

    Provided cash donations for educational scholarships to college students interested in pursuing careers in fraud prevention and detection.

  • Donor

    Donor

    University of Washington

    Science and Technology

    Provide cash donation to the university's STEM program that provides opportunities to students of color.

  • Donor

    49ers Foundation

    Social Services

    Donated ticket to youth program.

  • Mock Interviewer

    Hilda Solis Learning Academy

    Education

    I participated in mock interviews that involved the counseling and interviewing of four Hispanics high school students for potential summer jobs.

    I provided recommendations to the coordinators on areas of improvements for the candidates that resulted in redoing of students' resumes with enhancements to duties, roles, and responsibilities.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Fraud Examiner

    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

    Issued

  • Certified Internal Auditor

    The Institute of Internal Auditors

    Issued

Publications

  • Regulatory Blueprint

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on how internal auditors could use the Nancy Haig's article and methods for use in their own reviews regarding regulatory changes. In addition, organization could use this method to better adapt to changes in regulations that have an affect on operations.

  • Twitter's Content Chief Exits Successful Run

    CultureBanx

    Article discusses Twitter's Content Chief Officer, Kay Madati, leaving after helping the tech company increase revenue.

  • Is Layaway Culture The Way To Stay Middle Class?

    CultureBanx

    Article discusses the classic layaway plans coming back to consumers.

  • Family Pets Mellowing Out In The $1.6 Billion CBD Market

    CultureBanx

    Article discusses the growing $1.6 billion CBD market for family pets.

  • Kraft Heinz Loses Taste for Stadium Naming Rights

    CultureBanx

    Article discusses Kraft Heinz company ending its naming rights with the NFL's Steelers' stadium.

  • Social Media Risk

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the social media risks and how internal auditors could use the information to help expand their expertise and value to clients and the other stakeholders.

  • U.S. Treasury Presses Pause on Harriet Tubman's Debut Again

    CultureBanx

    Article covers the U.S. Treasury's freezing of the Harriet Tubman $20 bill for the second time.

  • Walmart Raises the Bar in Race for African-American Talent

    CultureBanx

    Article discusses Walmart's effort to invest in young workforce to help move up the ranks.

  • Companies Profit As African-American Student Debt Rises

    CultureBanx

    Article covers the rising student loan debt incurred by African-American college graduates and their families.

  • Communication 101

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the need for auditors to use this Ia issue as a guide in deliver good written products to stakeholders.

  • Are Chief Diversity Officers Losing the Good Fight?

    CultureBanx

    Article covers the challenges faced by Chief Diversity Officers.

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  • Hip Hop’s Original Denim: Levi’s Goes From Main Street Back to Wall Street

    CultureBanx

    Article covers Levi's return to the NYSE and its long history with the Hip-Hop culture.

  • Fast Food Companies Race Towards the African-American Dollar

    CultureBanx

    Article covers the food battle between fast food companies and healthy food alternatives for the African-American consumer dollar.

  • Audit's Role in GDPR

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the need for auditors to understand GDPR as a way to add value to organizations.

  • Meet and Greet

    Young Government Leaders Newsletter

    Participated in meet and greet with member of Young Government Leaders to provide insight on experience and advancements in the federal government. After the meet and greet, I took a photo with the president and vice president of the organization that was featured in the June newsletter.

  • The Written Message

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the need for auditors to convey their message in reports that address the appropriate audience. Specifically, auditors need to keep their message simple and in plain language since the general public reads their reports and workpapers.

  • Face-to-face Auditing

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the need for auditors to engage with clients in face-to-face interaction. Given the growth in use of technology, auditors need to ensure that it does not substitute for being present and onsite.

  • Quality Reporting

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the need to interact with auditors as they are writing the report. Specifically, I offered insight that the audit supervisor should coach the auditors through the writing process to provide hands-on learning on writing a report. Also, I mentioned in the editorial that the report writing process should be a two-way communication to ensure that the right information is disclosed in the report and the voice of the auditor is maintained in the document.

  • Organizational Watchdogs

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the role of auditors as watchdogs of the organization. I provided an honest assessment of why senior management needs to pay attention to what auditors are telling them with regards to risk factors that may affect the organization.

  • Falling Asleep at the Wheel

    Ia Internal Auditor

    I provided an editorial comment on the issue of government contractors lacking the necessary financial management systems to tracks expenses. I mentioned in the editorial that it is common practice that government agencies are more concern about the deliverable and less about whether costs were supported, eligible, or necessary.

  • Alumni On The Move

    HBCUConnect.com

    I was featured in the Fall/Winter 2013 edition of this publication that highlighted successful alumni who graduated from HBCUs.

    Other authors
    • William R. Moss III
    • Loren Moss

  • Hampton University Class Notes

    Hampton Alumni Magazine

    Hampton University Class Notes is a section within the magazine that highlights alumni achievements. I was featured among the Class of 1999 for becoming the Assistant Regional Inspector General for Audit for the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General in Los Angeles, CA.

    Other authors
    • Yuri Rodgers Milligan
    • Maya C. Norvel
    • Dr. Joyce M. Jarrett

Courses

  • Challenges in Auditing Native American Federal Programs

    May 2019

  • Conflicts of Interests in Government Programs

    February 2016

  • Reviewing Subgrantees of Program Grants

    August 2016

Honors & Awards

  • 10-year Civil Service Recognition Award

    Caroline Krewson, HUD Deputy Regional Director

    Recognition of 10 years of civil service.

  • 10-year Civil Service Recognition Award

    James Heist, HUD-OIG Assistant Inspector General for Audit

    Recognition of 10 years of civil service.

  • Monetary Cash Award

    Region 9 management, U.S. HUD-OIG Office of Audit

    2019: December
    2018: December
    2017: December
    2016: February, July, and December
    2015: August
    2012: February and September
    2011: June
    2010: June
    2009: August
    2008: June
    2007: June
    2006: July
    2005: March and June
    2004: July
    2003: June
    2002: August
    2001: August
    2000: April
    1999: July

  • Superior Accomplishment Award

    Region 9 management, U.S. HUD OIG Office of Audit

    August 2011, May 2010, August 2009, June 2008, May 2007, June 2006, August 2005 (two awards), September 2004, May 2003, May 2000

  • Time-Off

    U.S. HUD OIG

    2019: November (4 hours off - Regional ACE Awards)
    2018: September (1.5 days)
    2017: August (two days)
    2013: June (one day), July (two days), and December (three days)
    2012: June (three days)

Organizations

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

    Member

    - Present

    The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with more than 55,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

  • National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)

    Member

    - Present

    NAHRO is:
    -19,900 individual members and associates.
    -3,150 agency members (including housing authorities, community development departments, redevelopment agencies, affiliates, and complimentary memberships)

    NAHRO members own or administer:
    -972,000 units of public housing (a vast majority of the nation's inventory)
    -1,650,000 units of tenant-based Section 8 housing
    -711,500 units of other assisted housing

    In all, NAHRO's members provide housing for more than…

    NAHRO is:
    -19,900 individual members and associates.
    -3,150 agency members (including housing authorities, community development departments, redevelopment agencies, affiliates, and complimentary memberships)

    NAHRO members own or administer:
    -972,000 units of public housing (a vast majority of the nation's inventory)
    -1,650,000 units of tenant-based Section 8 housing
    -711,500 units of other assisted housing

    In all, NAHRO's members provide housing for more than 7.9 million low-income people.

    Our members bring more than $1.5 billion Community Development Block Grant and HOME funding to their communities.

  • Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA)

    Member

    - Present

    Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association with global headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Fla., USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's global voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

  • National Hampton University Alumni Association (NHAA) Inc.

    Member

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    The National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. and Hampton University continue their historical partnership. The University is known by its products - the Alumni. In support of the University, the Alumni and their Association, the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc., provide supportive services such as recruitment, student scholarships, special sponsorship of college groups in respective areas, organization and guidance of parent groups, consulting with University officials, and…

    The National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. and Hampton University continue their historical partnership. The University is known by its products - the Alumni. In support of the University, the Alumni and their Association, the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc., provide supportive services such as recruitment, student scholarships, special sponsorship of college groups in respective areas, organization and guidance of parent groups, consulting with University officials, and representing the University at various official ceremonies.

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