Missed audit deadlines. Poor quality property inspections. An absentee board.

These were just some of the issues facing the Housing Authority of Cook County — the nation’s 14th-largest public housing authority. And why it landed on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “troubled” list for two years.

Last month, HUD removed the housing authority from its list of underperforming agencies. But troubles persist — even without the official moniker.

The housing authority is undergoing a significant staff reorganization — one the board didn’t know about and the agency has denied. Documents obtained by the Sun-Times show payments amounting to thousands of dollars for restructuring work.

Meanwhile, some employees complain about a negative work environment. Staff turnover remain

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