All times listed are in Eastern time unless indicated otherwise.
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 […]
HUD requires PHAs to prepare an Operating Budget for the Public Housing program. While not required, agencies should prepare operating budgets for all programs administered by the PHA (e.g., Housing Choice Voucher, COCC, Rural Development, etc.) In this session, we will discuss: Purpose and HUD’s requirements for the Public Housing Operating Budget Steps in preparing […]
This session discusses strategies for an effective project maintenance and work order system. The session is focused on how a PHA should be managing and monitoring maintenance and will benefit senior management, project managers, maintenance leads and other agency personnel whose duties deal with maintenance. Topics to be covered include: Project-based management goals and responsibilities, […]
This session discusses HUD’s procurement guidelines and the available procurement methods with an emphasis on the small purchase and micro-purchase method. The session will also discuss common compliance issues and best practices, including best practices on how to issue clear and effective RFPs.
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)
This session is for agencies that have adopted the asset management / COCC model and covers the following topics: Overview of asset management, the COCC framework, and asset management under the cost allocation model The different fee types and rates that the PHA can charge and excess cash calculation Eligible uses of COCC funds and […]
This session provides information on PHAS and additional metrics that agencies can use to monitor program performance. Specifically, this session will cover the following topics: Information on the four PHAS indicators and related sub-indicators How to calculate the PHA’s score at project and PHA-level and PHA designation Best practices for improving physical, financial, management operations, […]
The Voucher Management System (VMS) is HUD’s primary system to monitor and manage the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The VMS collects PHA data that enables HUD to fund, obligate, and disburse funding in a timely manner. In this session, we will discuss: HUD’s schedule for PHAs to make final corrections to 2023 VMS data […]
PHAs are required to submit their Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plans and budgets to HUD’s Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC) system and to report on the planned activities funded from Capital Fund grants. This session will walk the PHA through the EPIC reporting requirements. Topics to be covered include: Submission of the ACC […]
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 How to submit SEMAP certification […]
This session will assist the PHA in preparing for their annual audit. Topics to be covered include: Client preparations of schedule and other client-prepared documents required by auditors. Common areas of interest to auditors. Processes to facilitate a quick and effective audit and minimize REAC annual reporting delays and comments. Update on GASB standards that […]
This session provides information on the activities that are allowed to be charged against the Operating Fund, Capital Fund, and Housing Choice Voucher programs and discusses overall eligible costs, including cost allocation guidelines as determined by OMB. * This webinar is focused on the eligible uses of funds for HUD’s major PH and HCV programs. […]
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