He alleges HUD officials blocked his efforts to order pest control services at 480 HUD-owned apartments housing 1,200 tenants. HUD officials couldn't be reached at GlobeSt.com's publication deadline.

But city officials confirm HUD is bringing in John Collier, former executive director of the Evansville, IN Housing Authority, to replace Moore and remain as interim executive director until a permanent replacement is found. The job pays $80,000 a year.

Moore stepped into the Sanford Housing Authority debacle after Timothy Hudson, executive director for five years, resigned April 20 amid allegations of mismanaging $1 million of HUD funds earmarked for apartment improvements.

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