All times listed are in Eastern time unless indicated otherwise.
Housing Choice Voucher Track
(ED 101) Understanding Financial Statements*
This session provides an overview of the basic terminology used in discussing financial statements and covers the following topics: Financial reporting framework used by PHAs to account during the year (i.e., cash vs. GAAP-based transactions) Monthly financial statements provided by fee accountant or finance and how these financial statements differ from year-end financial statements Types […]
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Funding
This session discusses the funding methodology for the Housing Choice Voucher program and the provisions related to the allocation of those funds for the FY 2023 Appropriations. In addition, this session will highlight the various HAP and Administrative Fee categories and other program guidance contained in PIH Notice 2023-07. This session is particularly timely since […]
(NEW) Accounting for Component Units / RAD Conversions*
Many agencies have taken steps to reposition their public housing portfolio through RAD conversions or low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC). As such, agencies also need to understand the reporting requirements for the new entities, i.e., component units that are created as a result of these transactions. This session will discuss: The major GAAP requirements for […]
Developing a Cost Allocation Plan*
OMB has established cost principles for federal programs, detailed in 2 CFR §200.400. This session defines the meaning of OMB’s term “final cost objective” and examines how costs are classified between direct and indirect costs. For indirect costs, the session provides options to properly allocate costs to the final cost objective using appropriate costs drivers. […]
HCV Two Year Tool
This session provides a walkthrough of HUD’s HCV Two Year Tool and Payment Standard Tool and how to effectively use the tools for your PHA. The Two Year Tool can be used to forecast an agency’s leasing and spending over a two year (and longer) period of time. The session will cover the following topics: […]
Voucher Management System (VMS)
This session will discuss the purpose and use of VMS for HCV funding. The following topics will be covered: How to access VMS Description of VMS data fields and the proper reporting of HAP costs and leasing data, highlighting new fields (e.g., Emergency Housing Voucher - EHV) and fields that are frequently mis-reported VMS Review […]
Housing Choice Voucher Year-End Reporting
This session will discuss financial management and reporting as well as FDS reporting. The following topics will be covered in this session: Proper accounting for revenues and expenses Calculating restricted net position (RNP) and unrestricted net position (UNP) Accounting for special issues such as fraud and portability Reconciliation of VMS to the FDS Changes in […]
(NEW) Mod Rehab & SROs – The Forgotten Programs*
This session focuses on PHA that manage HUD’s Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod Rehab) & Single Room Occupancy (SRO) programs. The session will cover the following topics: Provide an understanding of the funding and accounting while discussing how these programs differ from the traditional HCV program; How to prepare the Budget, Requisition, and HUD’s year-end settlement form […]
Portability Billing, Reporting, and Best Practices
This session will cover the basics of portability. Specifically, the session will cover the following topics: Family eligibility and responsibilities Initial & Receiving PHA responsibilities Portability billing Accounting for portability transactions Portability reporting (PIC, VMS, and FDS)
(ED 101) Board Meetings & Open Meetings Act (OMA)*
Board meetings are an essential part of PHA operations and each state has an approved Open Meetings Act (OMA) that agencies are required to follow. This session discusses the Board’s role and how to prepare for and conduct a Board meeting. The following topics will be covered in this session: Items to include in PHA […]
(ED 101) HUD Reporting Systems*
PHAs that administer the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher program must be familiar with several HUD systems. This session provides information on the purpose of the following systems, PHA responsibilities, and the general reporting deadlines. Inventory Management System PIH Information Center (IMS/PIC) Modules Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) Operating Fund Portal – PH Operating Fund* […]