All times listed are in Eastern time unless indicated otherwise.
This session will discuss the purpose and use of VMS as it relates to funding. The following topics will be covered: How to access VMS Description of VMS data fields VMS Review – What is the scope of HUD’s review and how can your PHA prepare for a review? Proper reporting of HAP costs […]
This session will provide 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 leasing and spending over a two year (and longer) period of time. The session will cover the following topics: Projection […]
OMB has established cost principles for federal programs, detailed in 2 CFR §200.400. This session examines how costs are classified between direct and indirect costs and the options for appropriately allocating costs between programs. Topics covered in this session include: Classifying direct and indirect costs Allocating direct and indirect costs Time and activity reporting This […]
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 RNP and UNP Accounting for special issues such as fraud and portability Reconciliation of VMS to the FDS
This session will cover the basics of portability. Specifically, the session will cover the following topics: What is portability? Billing for portability Accounting for portability transactions Reporting of portability vouchers in VMS and the FDS When should a PHA absorb a voucher vs bill? Portability policies and best practices
This session provides an overview of the SEMAP process and a drill down of the SEMAP indicators. The session will cover the following topics: SEMAP indicators calculated by HUD – Data sources and indicator calculation methodology SEMAP indicators based on PHA self-assessment – Quality control sample methodology and tracking systems Documentation to maintain for certification […]
This session discusses the importance of the control environment and how to evaluate and implement effective internal controls for your PHA. We will also review the financial policies and procedures that most PHAs should have and how to tailor the policy to your specific PHA. This session is offered in both the Public Housing and […]
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. […]
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 […]
Internal controls are the rules and procedures implemented by an agency to ensure operational efficiency, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and the protection of assets. OMB (2 CFR 200.303) requires PHAs to establish and maintain effective controls. This session covers: Purpose and components of internal controls How to evaluate and implement […]
This session will provide 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 […]
This session will discuss the funding methodology for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, and program requirements provided in the FY 2022 annual Appropriations. This session will highlight HAP and Administrative Fee funding provisions in PIH Notice 2022-14 (Implementation of FY 2022 Funding Provisions for the HCV Program). This session is particularly timely because the […]