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Chris Kubacki is a principal with Phineas Consulting and has over 15 years of specialized experience in the public housing industry. Chris and the firm continues to be engaged by HUD, to provide support to HUD’s Public Housing programs, the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) financial and management operations areas, and technical assistance to housing authorities. Chris is regarded as a leading expert on financial reporting for HUD programs and has trained on a wide-range of topics including HUD funding formulas, program rules, asset management, and FDS reporting. Recent and ongoing projects include training HUD and PHAs on proper financial reporting, advising on positioning strategies, including RAD, providing technical assistance for MTW PHA evaluations, and recommendations on changes to the central office cost center (COCC) and portfolio assessments.
Chris has previously served as both the Director of PIH’s Financial Management Division with responsibility for the Operating Fund program and REAC’s Financial Assessment Subsystem for Public Housing (FASS-PH). Mr. Kubacki has a BS in Accounting with Honors from Michigan State University and is a CPA.
Click here to Register This session will discuss the funding methodology for the Housing Choice Voucher program. The course covers the program requirements provided in the annual Appropriations Act and the related funding for both HAP and Administrative Fees. Specifically, the session will cover the following topics: Calculation of HAP funding Eligible uses of […]
Click here to Register This session will provide further clarification on the CARES Act Reporting Notice: Extension of Period of Availability for CARES Act Supplemental Funds Implementation and Reporting of Waiver Authority of COCC Fees in Excess of Safe Harbor Amounts CARES Act Funds – PHA Year-end FDS Reporting, with clarifications on eligible uses […]
Click here to Register 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 […]
Click here to Register 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 […]
Click here to Register This session will provide information on the Capital Fund formula and eligible uses of Capital Funds. The following topics will be discussed: * Formula used by HUD to determine funding for the Capital Fund * Eligible uses of Capital Funds * Capital fund five-year planning and annual submission requirements * […]
Click here to Register This session will provide further clarification on the CARES Act Reporting Notice: Extension of Period of Availability for CARES Act Supplemental Funds Implementation and Reporting of Waiver Authority of COCC Fees in Excess of Safe Harbor Amounts CARES Act Funds – PHA Year-end FDS Reporting, with clarifications on eligible uses […]
Click here to Register 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 […]
Click here to Register 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.
Click here to Register 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 also included […]
Click here to Register This session discusses the importance of the control environment and how to evaluate and implement effective internal controls for your PHA. In this session, 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 […]