Atlanta Housing today announced a series of strengthened governance, ethics, and oversight measures aimed at reinforcing accountability, transparency, and the responsible stewardship of public resources across the agency.

Atlanta Housing has taken steps to reaffirm and bolster employee awareness of key agencywide policies, including its Code of Ethics, Whistleblower Protection and Non-Retaliation Policy, and Conflict of Interest requirements. These measures are designed to ensure clear expectations, consistent accountability, commitment to transparency, and strong safeguards across all levels of the organization.

“Strong governance requires consistent enforcement, clear accountability, and a culture where concerns can be raised easily and transparently without fear,” said Sharese M. Reyes, General Counsel for Atlanta Housing. “We are reinforcing our ethics framework, strengthening compliance practices, and ensuring the safeguards designed to protect public resources are clearly understood and consistently applied.”

As the recently appointed general counsel, a core priority for Reyes has been reviewing and strengthening the agency’s governance framework. That work has focused on reinforcing ethics and conduct standards, strengthening oversight protocols, and ensuring employees clearly understand both their responsibilities and the protections in place. Key actions underway include:

·       Agencywide communication of the Code of Ethics, and Whistleblower Protection and Non-Retaliation Policy;

·       Strengthened conflict-of-interest disclosure and review processes for employees and leadership;

·       Enhanced internal review and oversight protocols within high-impact operational areas;

·       Expanded training and accountability measures to reinforce ethical decision-making and compliance.

“Public trust must be earned every day,” said Dwayne C. Vaughn, Chief Operating Officer. “These actions reflect our commitment to continuous improvement, responsible management, and delivering on our mission with integrity.”

Atlanta Housing will continue to evaluate and strengthen its governance and oversight practices and will share additional updates as appropriate.