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Mr. Ronald Urlaub is a Certified Public Accountant with 28 years of experience in governmental and nonprofit accounting. He has extensive knowledge of HUD regulations and GAAP requirements as they pertain to housing agencies. His experience includes auditing, consulting, performing review and compilation services for housing agencies, municipalities, and nonprofit agencies.
Mr. Urlaub has participated in several HUD contracts, including Financial Data Schedule training, asset management training and consulting, stop loss reviews and technical support. In addition to these contracts, he has assisted in the reviewing of Financial Data Schedule submissions for REAC and has participated in on-site technical assistance contracts for PHAs through HUD.
Mr. Urlaub has spoken at several training sessions at the state, regional, and national level. These seminars have been presented on behalf of National, Regional, and State NAHRO associations, Affordable Housing Association of Certified Public Accountants, and other various groups. These seminars have included the interpretation of GAAP principles as well as specific HUD requirements. In addition, Mr. Urlaub has provided specific HUD training for state legislative auditors.
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 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 cover how to prepare for and hold a board meeting. The session will discuss the requirements of the Open Meetings Act, how often to have board meetings, and what should be discussed at board meetings. This session will also provide a checklist of items to include in […]
Click here to Register 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 […]
Click here to Register 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 […]
Click here to Register This session will cover the basics of understanding financial statements. Specifically, the session will cover the following topics: * Understanding terminology * Key financial statement items * Use of financial statements for management decisions
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 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
Click here to Register This session will discuss the requirements for eligible costs based on HUD, OMB and state and local governments guidance. The session will cover the eligible cost requirements for the following: * 2 CFR 200 * PHA budgets * Program requirements * Capital Fund Program costs