Service Coordinator in Elderly Multifamily Housing Program: Getting in the Know

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1 Service Coordinator in Elderly Multifamily Housing Program: Getting in the Know WorkShop Date/Time: Tuesday, August, 23 rd, 1:30 PM 3:00 PM & Wednesday, August, 24 th, 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Presenters: Alicia Anderson, Branch Chief, Grants and New Funding Office, HQ Donna Dudgeon, Grants Specialist, Southeast Regional Center Dianne Montoya, Senior Account Executive, Denver Satellite Office Lisa Phillips, Grant Specialist, Detroit Satellite Office Lois Wright, Senior Account Executive, Detroit Satellite Office Workshop Description T14 & W05 Service Coordinator in Elderly Multifamily Housing Program: Getting in the Know In this workshop, join representatives from the HUD to get in the Know on program policies, practices and recent changes that governs the continuity and sustainment of the Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing Program. Intention: Strengthen the Service Coordinator s role in supporting HUD s elderly residents to successful age in place; as well as to equip property managers with the tools and information necessary to sustain a program that is fully aligned with the statutory intentions and programmatic requirements. Opportunity: Many Grant Specialists from Region and Satellite Offices will be present, so don t miss a lively and fun discussion that is sure to reenergize you. 1

2 Agenda Topic Presenter Objective Time HUD Introductions HUD Staff Connecting Grant Specialist with grantees 10mins Defining HUD s expectation Alicia Aligning grantees with the direction of the program 10 mins under this enhanced model Dianne & Lois Building a knowledge base that ensures compliance 20 mins It s All About Program Integrity, with statutory and programmatic requirements Sustainment and Continuity Funding 101: creating and sustaining a discipline accounting practice Lisa Review of burn rate tool, defining acceptable account management practices, getting access to eloccs, 15mins What s So Great About Performance Reporting Donna Discuss importance of this report, identify reporting dates and how the Department intends to use this as we shift away from to this new performance culture; discuss FY 2017 changes 10 mins 25mins Q&A HUD Field Office Contacts Defining HUD s expectation under this enhanced model Alicia Anderson, Branch Chief, Grants and New Funding Office, HQ 2

3 Expectations Recognizes the importance of housing as a platform for financial security, physical security, social connections, and the delivery of long term support and services, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly. A Look At Our Residents Residents of HUD-assisted rental housing, especially older adults, tend to be extremely low-income, with higher-than-average healthcare utilization patterns. Over 12,000 properties nationwide that are restricted to elderly households. 39% - between years of age 27% - between the ages of % - between the ages of % are 100 years of age or older 67% of our residents are female SSI is the primary source of income for over 72% Expectations Foster a housing plus supportive service environment that will allow elderly persons to live independently and age in place. Shift away from the refer and link approach Seek to establish strong coordination that help residents to identify and address their preventative health and social service needs; Create and sustain partnerships with hospitals, service providers and other community partners. 3

4 Expectations Responsibly mange your program in accordance with: Governing Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Grant Agreement 2 CFR Part 200 Applicable HUD Handbook(s) Other governing directives It s All About Program Integrity, Sustainment and Continuity Dianne Montoya, Senior Account Executive, HUD Multifamily West Region & Lois Wright, Senior Account Executive, HUD Multifamily Midwest Region Property Eligibility Projects serving the elderly and disabled, which are subsidized under the following multifamily programs: Section 8 New Construction Substantial Rehabilitation Section 202 (with or without Section 8, and PRACs**) *PRAC funded from Budget never Grant Section 236 State Agency Farmers Home Loan Management Set Aside Property Disposition (contract rents based on AAF) 4

5 Ongoing Eligibility for Grants Active financing under Section 202 (Direct Loans only), or Section 236 Project based Multifamily Section 8 contract Client group designated elderly and/or disabled If prepayment or opt out, may no longer be eligible Stand alone use agreements are not eligible. Ongoing Eligibility for Programs funded by other HUD Resources 202 Capital Advance properties with PRACs are eligible. Other active 202 Direct Loan or Section 236 financing Project based Section 8 contract (this should include RAD contracts) Additional Eligibility Factors REAC score of 60 or higher For grants, evidence that grant funds are necessary to pay for the program (must make regular draws) Regular submission of performance reports 5

6 Other ongoing considerations Need for full time or part time position generally 1 full time (40 hours per week) position for residents. Exceptions can be made based on needs of residents For grants, staff must work hours/locations per the application. Changes must be approved by HUD Must document meeting statutory and continuing education requirements HUD Compliance reviews may be done If property is sold: New owner must be eligible for grant based on previous criteria Before new owner can directly receive grant funds, HUD must approve owner change, and then owner must provide completed form HUD 1044 C 6

7 Eligible program expenses (grants) Salaries for service coordinators and aides Fringe benefits for service coordinators and aides Quality assurance Training and Travel (for service coordinator staff ONLY) Supplies, materials and services (for service coordinator program ONLY) Indirect costs Other funding sources Operating offers most flexibility. However, service coordinators are strictly prohibited from conducting other property work Residual receipts requests for reimbursement should only include those expenses listed on the previous slide (and form HUD 91186/91186A) Could keep grant open but inactive while RR are used and then request additional grant funds Eligible Training (Grants) ONLY for service coordinators (not other property staff). Eligible/required topics are listed in , Chapter 8, Section 8.9. Grant funds should not be used to pay for other training (including training provided by management agent). 7

8 Can service coordinators take other training? Yes as long as Grant funds are not to be used for training that is not directly related to the service coordinator role Service coordinators must not count other training toward the statutory hours or 12 CEUs Other property staff could also take service coordinator training (i.e., attend the AASC conference), if owner agrees but again, grant funds MUST Not be used to reimburse cost Eligible Travel (Grants) Will only reimburse costs associated with attending training, and travel to multiple sites Mileage for costs to conduct other service coordinator business may be eligible i.e., cost to pick up supplies, brochures, food mail or volunteer delivery should be explored first, etc if other staff have mileage reimbursed for property business Residual Receipts All requests to use residual receipts will be submitted to your HUD Account Executive. Even if RR have been used since 11/2012 to offset HAP payments, RR may be approved to use for program. 202 Projects (HAP or PRAC): If approved by HUD, limited to project residual receipts in excess of $250 per unit. Send cover letter and HUD (completed for 1 year) Requests for new regulation Section 8 contracts must have HUD Headquarters final approval. 8

9 Governing Documents for HUD Funded Service Coordinator Programs HUD Handbook , Chapter 8 HUD Notice H (as updated) Grant Agreements/NOFAs WHATS TO COME: New guidance is being written expected publication December 2016 Funding 101: Creating and Sustaining a Discipline Accounting Practice Lisa Phillips, Grant Specialist Detroit Satellite Office 26 Calendar Year (CY) Model Shift to a Calendar Year Funding Model is intended to 1. Establish uniform performance periods for the accounts. This uniformity will allow for confident budget forecasting as well as better field office management of awards. ALL FY 2016 extensions MUST have a December 31, 2016 (12/31/2016) End Date. Grant term dates will no longer be modified by no-cost extensions. ALL FY 2017 extensions WILL have an Start Date of January 1, Align with the funding model of the Section 8 program. 9

10 Calendar Year (CY) Model (cont d) 3. Eliminate gaps between the depletion of funds for the current performance period and the availability of funding for the new performance period. 4. Ensure that funds are in place to support all grants during the first quarter of each fiscal year. A period during which HUD s receipt of new appropriations/continuing resolution funds are often severely delayed. Calendar Year Funding Model Necessitates: Proper accounting BECOMES an ABSOLUTE must. Collaboration. It is imperative that we work together to ensure this new model is successful 29 Automated Funding Mechanism HUD is developing an automated funding mechanism to calculate funding needs. This procedure will rely on the following data. A grant s previous 12 month authorized amount, plus COLA increase (if applicable) Frequency and amount of grant payments made over the most recent 36 month period Current unexpended grant funds Current expiration date Please Note: This process will require consistent drawdown practices, as the procedure assumes that all previously incurred costs have been paid through the end of the month preceding the last eloccs submission date. 10

11 Voucher Submissions Ineligible Uses of Grant Funds Supervision performed by property management staff. (Management fees already pay for such supervision.) Cost overruns associated with creating private office space; Usual audit and legal fees; Application preparation and submission; Increasing management fees. Service Coordinator related training courses for property management staff who do not directly provide Service Coordination. Owners must use their management fees to pay this expense Computer hardware/software or other equipment not used/required by the Service Coordinator Voucher Submissions Ineligible Uses of Grant Funds (cont d ) Food Coffee/creamer/sugar/cups Eating utensils/plates Beverages Gifts to residents/or staff Costs associated with parties or meals (even for residents) Restaurant meals/travel not associated with approved training and/or not included in the approved budget Entertainment/classes for residents Computer hardware/software or other equipment not used/required by the Service Coordinator Burn Rate Tool Purpose: to assist Service Coordinators to track eligible budget expenditures, determine budget variances and project need for future grant renewals. Will be posted on the Service Coordinator HUD webpage 11

12 Use this tool to: Burn Rate Tool cont d Create a Grant Dashboard which allows you to enter basic project information and pulls a summary of current expenditures and burn rate based on data entry in Budget YTD Tab. Incorporate all budget data entry into one tab called Budget YTD (as opposed to being separated by quarters) to show expenditures and drawdown requests on a monthly basis. The tool is designed to.. Burn Rate Tool cont d Include a cell for grantees to enter approved indirect costs rate and formulated data in this cell will produce an error if the costs exceed 10% or approved indirect cost rate entered. Incorporate error message for QA budget line item if amount entered exceeds 10% of SC salary. Update Renewal Tab to automatically calculate Projected Final Budget to be actuals from months 1 8 and average estimates for The final renewal amount automatically deducts any renewal offset. eloccs: Things to do to ensure access to eloccs... To sustain disciplined accounting practices a grantee must be able to voucher down consistently, which requires access to Secure Systems and eloccs. Make yourself familiar with or reference the eloccs Registration Guide. This will provide guidance on how to gain access to Secure Systems and eloccs, as well as provide answers to frequently asked questions. 12

13 eloccs: Things to do to ensure access to eloccs...cont d Submit an original HUD to your HUD Office Point of Contact via U.S. Mail for such changes as New User, Reinstate User, Terminate User, Reset Password for Active Users, Add New Program Area or Tax ID, Change Tax ID, Change Address, Resend User ID and Name Change. Submit a Changing Approval Official Letter if your Approving Official changes. eloccs: Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) If you experience a Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) submit the following to your HUD Field Office Point of Contact On Agency letterhead: 1. The reason for TPA, 2. New ownership entities name, address, telephone, fax and address, and 3. the same information for a contact person with the organization that will be administering the SC program eloccs: Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) cont d A legal document from the IRS or Department of Treasury verifying the new Tax ID number Copy of the deed showing the transfer of the property Document verifying DUNS number Direct Deposit HUD 1199 A, including voided check or deposit slip (if applicable) HUD eloccs Access form for new users 13

14 eloccs: Transfer of Physical Assets (TPA) cont d Once all of this information is received, A HUD 1044 C Grant Amendment form will be prepared to reflect the change in ownership. After the amendment has been executed by the grantee and HUD, all of the banking, new ownership and eloccs information documents will be forwarded to our Security and Accounting Offices for updating in the appropriate systems. eloccs: critical information You can find critical eloccss information and all forms or guides mentioned in this portion of the demonstration at ram_offices/cfo/loccs_guidelines Please contact your HUD Field Office Point of Contact Not the eloccs helpdesk to assist you with any questions or concerns about eloccs access or changes. What s So Great About Performance Reporting? Donna Dudgeon, Grants Specialist HUD Multifamily Southeast Region 14

15 HUD Funded Service Coordinator Programs Purpose and Outcome To enable elderly and non elderly disabled residents to: Obtain needed supportive services from the community Continue living as independently as possible in their homes. So why is reporting so important? The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA, P.L ) Requires that federal grants, and other financial assistance awards of more than $25,000 be displayed on a searchable, publicly accessible website. 2 CFR 200 Subpart D the Federal awarding agency must require the recipient to relate financial data to performance accomplishments of the Federal award Financial reporting Monitoring and reporting program performance 15

16 Semi Annual Performance Report HUD Purpose of the HUD Semi Annual Performance Report To help grantees collect and track data to provide to HUD To give HUD staff information about the need and scope of the program FSK2 Reporting Requirements Semi Annual Performance (HUD 92456) reports are required for all HUD funded service coordinator programs. Reports must be submitted electronically in the required form fillable format each reporting period to the grant servicing office. 16

17 Slide 47 FSK2 Looks great to me. The one thing I might explain (not on the slide but during the presentation) would be what a stand alone use agreement is. Its a diverse audience so some people might not know. Fain, Spencer K, 8/2/2016

18 Reporting Periods Next HUD report is due October 30, 2016, covering the performance period of April 1, 2016 through September 30, In 2017, this will be changing HUD Tips Read the instructions completely If you have a question, ASK, don t leave it blank Submit a COMPLETE report by the deadline date FSK5 Progress Reporting Verifies Compliance Responsibility FSK8 17

19 Slide 50 FSK5 The slide feels a little crowded. Would it be possible to cut the green comment? It might not be, I dont know how common a mistake that is. Fain, Spencer K, 8/2/2016 Slide 51 FSK8 great Fain, Spencer K, 8/3/2016

20 Monitoring Reports Collect Analyze Act Document FSK6 Questions 18

21 Slide 52 FSK6 Great Fain, Spencer K, 8/2/2016