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Docusign Envelope ID:38260A1C-35A3-82FD-8379-C2D245B7CE50 <br /> U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development—Federal Award Agreement <br /> 13. Whistleblower Protections.Any person who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence <br /> of fraud,waste,or abuse of any HUD award must report such incidents to both the HUD official <br /> responsible for the award and to HUD's Office of Inspector General(GIG).Allegations of fraud, <br /> waste,and abuse related to HUD programs can be reported to the HUD OIG hotline via phone at 1- <br /> 800-347-3735 or online hotline form.The Recipient must comply with 41 U.S.C.§4712,which <br /> includes informing employees in writing of their rights and remedies,in the predominant native <br /> language of the workforce.Under 41 U.S.C.§4712,employees of a government contractor, <br /> subcontractor,recipient,and Subrecipient—as well as a personal services contractor—who make a <br /> protected disclosure about a Federal Award or contract cannot be discharged,demoted,or <br /> otherwise discriminated against if they reasonably believe the information they disclose is evidence <br /> of(1)gross mismanagement of a Federal contract or award;(2)waste of Federal funds;(3)abuse of <br /> authority relating to a Federal contract or award;(4)substantial and specific danger to public health <br /> and safety;or(5)violations of law,rule,or regulation related to a Federal contract or award. <br /> 14. Third-Party Claims. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating or justifying any claim <br /> against the federal government or the Recipient by any third party. <br /> 15. Rule of Construction and No Construction Against Drafter. Notwithstanding anything contained in <br /> this Agreement,the terms and conditions hereof are to be construed to have full and expansive <br /> effect in both interpretation and application,and the parties agree that the principle of <br /> interpretation that holds that ambiguities in terms or conditions are construed against the drafter <br /> shall not apply in interpreting this Agreement. <br /> 16. Miscellaneous Provisions. <br /> a. Headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction, <br /> meaning,or interpretation of this Agreement. <br /> b. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by <br /> both Parties.Further,the Recipient agrees to not change,edit,or modify this Agreement or <br /> its terms before or after executing it and returning it to HUD.The Recipient agrees that any <br /> such changes shall be null and void and not binding upon HUD. <br /> c. If any part or provision of this Agreement is enjoined or held to be void or unenforceable in <br /> any jurisdiction,it shall be ineffective as to such jurisdiction and only to the extent of such <br /> prohibition or enjoinment and shall not invalidate or affect the legality or enforceability of <br /> the remaining provisions and applications of this Agreement.In the event the enjoinment of <br /> such provisions is stayed,dissolved,or reversed,the full terms of this Agreement,including <br /> such provisions,will automatically become effective.This clause is self-executing and will <br /> become effective,binding,and enforceable automatically upon execution of this <br /> Agreement. <br /> [REST OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK] <br /> [14.218,CDBG,FY 2026] Page 5 of 11 <br />