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Maria Urlaub is a Certified Public Accountant with 26 years of experience in governmental and nonprofit accounting. Her experience includes auditing, consulting, and performing compilation services for housing agencies, municipalities, and nonprofit agencies. She has provided technical assistance to Housing Authorities related to financial and management operations. Ms. Urlaub has provided consulting services in such areas as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, asset management, and internal controls. She has spoken at several training sessions at the state and regional level. These seminars have been presented on behalf of Regional and State NAHRO associations. Ms. Urlaub is a member of the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) and Affordable Housing Association of Certified Public Accountants (AHACPA).
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 cover the various policies that PHAs are required to maintain. The session will discuss how to create a policy and will provide examples of several policies. The following policies will be covered: Financial Policy Procurement Policy Personnel Policy Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) HCV […]
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 HUD has several different reporting systems for which PHAs need to be familiar. This session provides information on the following HUD systems and how these systems are related to the PHA’s programs and operations: * PIC * EIV * eLOCCS * FASS-PH * VMS
Click here to Register This session will walk through the process of preparing operating budgets. Specifically, the session will cover the following topics: * Budget requirements * Timeline for preparation of budgets * Example budgets for the Public Housing and HCV program
Click here to Register 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 billing * […]
Click here to Register This session will provide basic rules for payroll processing, including information on the following topics: * Salary vs. hourly employees * Withholding amounts * Payroll taxes (monthly, quarterly, annually) * Executive compensation form