All times listed are in Eastern time unless indicated otherwise.
This session will discuss year end reporting for the public housing program. The following topics will be covered in this session: Proper accounting for the Operating Fund and Capital Fund programs for financial data schedule (FDS) reporting Accounting for special issues such as pension and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEBs), RAD conversion, etc. Discuss proper […]
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 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, best practices, and special rules for the procurement of legal services and banking institutions.
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 […]
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 […]
This session will discuss strategies for an effective project maintenance and work order system. The session will cover the following topics: Project-based management goals and responsibilities, including work order metrics Work Order System – Types of maintenance work orders, work order scheduling, and managing vacant unit turnaround Best Practices for Other Maintenance Tasks – Purchase […]
This session is focused on eligible uses of the Operating Fund program and Calendar Year 2022 Operating Fund grant submission process. This session is particularly timely because the Operating Fund portal will be available to PHAs from February 1st to February 14th to submit their PHA forms (52723 and 52722 Excel tools) for CY 2022. […]
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 year end reporting for the public housing program, focusing on financial data schedule (FDS) reporting. The following topics will be covered in this session: The reporting models allowed by HUD Proper accounting for the Operating Fund and Capital Fund programs for financial data schedule (FDS) reporting Accounting for special issues such […]
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