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SUMMARY:TRACS Webinar Series Part 2: MAT Transmission
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPart 1:Understanding TRACS-Wednesday\, June 14 \nPart 2: MAT Transmission- Wednesday\, June 21 \nPart 3: Subsystems- Wednesday\, June 28\nPresenter: Nicki Scott \nNEAHMA is excited to offer a three part webinar series designed to help Owners and Agents gain a thorough understanding of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System\, or TRACS.\nThe topics covered in this training include:\na basic understanding of the TRACS system\, including the Voucher and Tenant Queries in TRACS’ Subsystems\, best practice recommendations for transmitting certified tenant data and subsidy payment vouchers electronically to HUD as well as basic skills for troubleshooting TRACS errors.\nIn part one of our series\, we will provide an overview of the TRACS system as well as the Monthly Activity Transmission\, which is commonly referred to as the MAT. Additionally\, we will discuss format requirements for MAT records and introduce MAT Header records.\nIn part two of our series\, we will discuss the different MAT record types in detail as well as review MAT error messages to teach users how to resolve TRACS errors. We will end part two with a discussion of MAT transmission protocols\, which includes a review of TRACS’ batch processing order.\nFinally\, in part three of our series we will discuss the Voucher and Tenant Queries available in TRACS’ Subsystems as well as provide a recommended TRACS monthly workflow for both users that transmit TRACS directly to HUD as well as users that transmit TRACS to a third party Contract Administrator.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tracs-webinar-series-part-2-mat-transmission/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T170000
DTSTAMP:20170601T125734Z
CREATED:20170403T180412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T125734Z
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SUMMARY:Tax Credit Training & SHCM Exam
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \n\nhis is an excellent opportunity for you to receive comprehensive Tax Credit training coupled with an opportunity to take the industry’s newest credential exam. \nPresenter:\nDebbie Piltch\, Piltch Associates \nCourse Overview: \nOne and a half days of training (totaling 12 hours of training) highlighting the major areas of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. The course will cover; Program Regulations\, Unit Eligibility and Certification\, Recertification\, Documentation & Recordkeeping as well as Monitoring and Reporting Compliance. During the course of this program you will find that all of the testable subject areas found on the NAHMA\, Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Certification examination will be covered. We will offer the SHCM exam (optional) the afternoon of day two. \nIf you have less than one years’ experience\, below are some suggested precursor tax credit trainings that NEAHMA offers that will better prepare you for this training. \n• Basic Tax Credit – Designed for beginner level tax credit managers and will provide participants with an overview of the Tax Credit Program.\n• LIHTC File Audit – The course will begin with an overview of the timing of a monitoring agency’s tax credit file audit\, the information they will be looking to confirm in the files\, the information monitors will request prior to the audit.\n• Calculating Income –\nThis is an important workshop for anyone who manages a tax credit site or who is responsible for the calculation of gross income at move-in or recertification at a tax credit site. \nFrequently Asked Questions about the SHCM™ Certification\nQ. What is the SHCM Certification? \nA. The Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Certification has been developed by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) in partnership with The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) especially for management professionals involved with properties developed and operated under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The SCHM is designed by management professionals for management professionals to ensure that they have attained the knowledge\, experience and competence required to excel in the housing credit property management industry. \nQ. Why do we need the SHCM Certification? \nA. To maximize their career\, managers in the affordable housing industry must be able to demonstrate their experience and expertise in mastering the complex requirements for the LIHTC program to their peers\, employers\, residents\, regulators and the general public. Earning your SHCM enables you to do just that. \nQ. How do I earn the SHCM Certification? \nA. To earn a SHCM\, candidates must successfully accumulate a minimum of 12 hours (actual instruction time) of housing credit specific coursework or training\, successfully pass the SHCM exam\, demonstrate a minimum of two years of housing credit management employment experience and submit the application. \nQ. Where can I get the SHCM Application? \nA. The application is available on- line at the following website:\nhttp://www.nahma.org/wp-content/uploads/files/SHCM%20Brochure%208%2005.pdf \nQ. Why is there a separate examination fee from the course tuition and registration? \nA. There are many approved providers of LIHTC Training. So that housing credit professionals who have achieved the required prerequisite training can take the optional SHCM certification exam\, it was decided that the test would be covered by a separate fee from the training curriculum. \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tax-credit-training-shcm-exam-2/
LOCATION:Centerdale Manor\, 2074 Smith Street\, North Providence\, RI\, 02911\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T170000
DTSTAMP:20170505T131737Z
CREATED:20170331T154416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T131737Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)-Hartford\, CT
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThe Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for property management staff in affordable developments\, including LIHTC. It is the only occupancy course that covers the HUD 4350.3 Handbook in its entirety\, with specific handbook references cited in the margins of the course text. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the 4350.3 Handbook at this course. The two and a half day program is composed of occupancy focused instruction. Participants will receive a voucher from their hosting AHMA to take the CPO exam independently on their own at their home office\, or property. Students that successfully pass the exam will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. All CPOs will be listed in an online national certification directory. The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP®) certification program. \nIt is recommended that course attendees have a basic knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 Rev – 1 (change 4) Handbook prior to registration.   \nPlease bring a calculator\, highlighters and post it notes. \n  \nIn addition to the SHCM exam\, the CPO and FHC will now be offered as an on line exam.  (The on line exams are compatible with Internet Explorer 9 and higher\, and Safari web browsers. The exams are compatible with all tablets regardless of their operating system.)
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/certified-professional-occupancy-cpo-hartford-ct/
LOCATION:Shepherd Park\, 170 Sisson Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T120000
DTSTAMP:20170531T191119Z
CREATED:20170531T190739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T191119Z
UID:16546-1497517200-1497528000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:NEAHMA CT Quarterly Meeting- Outreach Summer Programs for Residents in CT
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nSpeakers:\nShannon Yearwood\, Chief Strategy Officer from End Hunger in Connecticut based out of Hartford\, CT.\nCaroline Cooke\, Connecticut State Department of Education \nWho benefits from these programs as far as age population? \nDo CT residents need to pay for these meals? \nHow do the Ct residents get to the meal plans; are they delivered? \nwww.endhungerct.org\nEnd Hunger Connecticut is a statewide anti-hunger and food security organization. By focusing on advocacy\, outreach\, education and research\, EHC! serves as a comprehensive anti-hunger resource for policymakers\, community organizations\, and low-income families. The work of EHC! is vital to the visibility and coordination of various federal food assistance programs that are meant to lower the prevalence of food insecurity and hunger. The goal of EHC! is to improve the levels of food security and nutrition among Connecticut families while creating and supporting policies that move families toward self-sufficiency.\nThey offer Summer Meals Programs in partnership with the CT State Department of Education \, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP -formerly Food Stamps) as well as Supper programs and school breakfast program.\nCaroline Cooke\, Connecticut State Department of Education \nCaroline Cooke is a Registered Dietitian that has been working at the Connecticut State Department of Education for the past two and a half years as the Summer Meals Coordinator\, bringing together oversight of the Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option of the National School Lunch Program. Prior to joining the CSDE\, Caroline was a Nutrition Consultant with the Connecticut Department of Public Health WIC Program. Between her work for the Connecticut WIC Program and the Summer Meals Programs\, Caroline has over 16 years of experience working in federal Child Nutrition Programs administered by the United States Department of Agriculture. Caroline is the mother of a beautiful four-year-old-son\, who inspires her daily to focus her interest in maternal and child nutrition into improving the health and development of Connecticuts youngest residents. \nBreakfast Sponsor: Paul Davis
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/neahma-ct-quarterly-meeting-outreach-summer-programs-residents-ct/
LOCATION:First Church Village\, 117 Wells Road\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T113000
DTSTAMP:20170202T154945Z
CREATED:20170202T154945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T154945Z
UID:16139-1497434400-1497439800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:TRACS  Webinar Series Part 1:Understanding TRACS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPart 1:Understanding TRACS-Wednesday\, June 14 \n  \nPart 2: MAT Transmission- Wednesday\, June 21 \n  \nPart 3: Subsystems- Wednesday\, June 28 \n \nPresenter: Nicki Scott \n  \nNEAHMA is excited to offer a three part webinar series designed to help Owners and Agents gain a thorough understanding of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System\, or TRACS. \n \nThe topics covered in this training include:\na basic understanding of the TRACS system\, including the Voucher and Tenant Queries in TRACS’ Subsystems\, best practice recommendations for transmitting certified tenant data and subsidy payment vouchers electronically to HUD as well as basic skills for troubleshooting TRACS errors. \n \nIn part one of our series\, we will provide an overview of the TRACS system as well as the Monthly Activity Transmission\, which is commonly referred to as the MAT. Additionally\, we will discuss format requirements for MAT records and introduce MAT Header records. \n \nIn part two of our series\, we will discuss the different MAT record types in detail as well as review MAT error messages to teach users how to resolve TRACS errors. We will end part two with a discussion of MAT transmission protocols\, which includes a review of TRACS’ batch processing order. \n \nFinally\, in part three of our series we will discuss the Voucher and Tenant Queries available in TRACS’ Subsystems as well as provide a recommended TRACS monthly workflow for both users that transmit TRACS directly to HUD as well as users that transmit TRACS to a third party Contract Administrator.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tracs-webinar-series-part-1understanding-tracs/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170613T170000
DTSTAMP:20170505T150538Z
CREATED:20170405T160109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170505T150538Z
UID:16405-1497340800-1497373200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Fair Housing Compliance (FHC)-Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPresenter: Helena Padellaro \nThe Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) course is a comprehensive program offered by the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for property management staff. NAHMA’s Fair Housing Compliance course trains management staff to understand complex fair housing regulations. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the NAHMA Fair Housing manual. The one-day program is composed of one day of instruction with a review and a two-hour exam. Individuals must pass this exam to obtain the FHC designation. The FHC is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP) certification program. \nAll participants who successfully complete the course will receive a FHC certificate and pin\, and be listed in NAHMA’s Online Credential Directory. \nPlease Note:\nThis is a National Certification course.\nClass starts PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM in order to stay on-time.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/fair-housing-compliance-fhc-quincy-ma/
LOCATION:Seabury Heights\, 240 Belmont St\, Worcester\, MA\,  01604\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T113000
DTSTAMP:20170130T203730Z
CREATED:20170130T203730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T203730Z
UID:16116-1496829600-1496835000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:COQ Made Easy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nTrainer Gwen Volk\,  GWEN VOLK INFOCUS\, INC.\nFocus: Do you have an unfinished Communities of Quality application under a pile on your desk?\nHave you been procrastinating on even starting one? This workshop takes the mystery\, fear\, dread\nand anxiety out of the COQ application process. Learn how to:\n(1) pre-qualify your property before starting the paperwork\,\n(2) identify categories where you may be lacking\,\n(3) develop a strategy to obtain the points you need\, and\n(4) set up a “who does what\, when & how” schedule with a target date for submitting your application.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/coq-made-easy-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T120000
DTSTAMP:20170531T175211Z
CREATED:20170522T160848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170531T175211Z
UID:16538-1496826000-1496836800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:MA Agency Meeting-Quincy\, MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPresentations by HUD and Mass Housing on funding\, regulations\, policy and new initiatives on Federal\, State and Local Affordable Housing Programs.\n \nProgram Highlights:\nMassHousing Updates\nHUD Updates\n \nMass Housing Presenters & Topics\n \n\nKaren Kelleher\, Deputy Director\nConfronting Housing Challenges in Massachusetts.    Agency initiatives in rental production\, first mortgage loan products\, volume cap\, protection of 13A residents and units\, community scale and workforce programs\n \nHenry Mukasa\, Director of Rental Management\nRental Management Update:\n                PBCA\nMOR plan\n                RAD conversions\n                One-year into Sharp restructurings\n                Community Services update \n \nTom Perry\, Staff Attorney\nVAWA/TSP updates\n                Updates since the October Annual Meeting discussion\n                Emergency Relocation plan implementation\, other next steps\n \nDavid Eng\, Strategic Partnership/Program Development Specialist:\nMassachusetts Olmstead Plan:\nChance for NEAHMA to provide input into the States planning process\n \nJoe Hughes:\nTRACS 203a roll-out\nRepayment Agreement submission requirements\nGoing to schedule a roundtable meeting in July for 203a implementation. \n\n \nHUD Presenters:\n\nJoe Crisafulli\, Asset Management Division Director\nMaurice Barry\, Chief\, Asset Resolution Branch\nDan Rogers\, Chief\, Account Executive Branch\nWhitney Cooper\, Chief\, Account Executive Branch \n\nHUD Topics:\n New Chapter 9 of the Section 8 Renewal Guide (Rent Comp studies)\n– Criminal history \n– Utilities: Adjustment factors\, benchmarking
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/ma-agency-meeting-quincy-ma-3/
LOCATION:Granite Links\, 100 Quarry Hills Drive\, Quincy\,\, MA\, 01269\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T113000
DTSTAMP:20170522T160647Z
CREATED:20170522T160647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T160647Z
UID:16536-1495620000-1495625400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Multifamily Budgets Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPresenter: Heather Staggs\, S.T.A.R. Momentum Training and Consulting\, LLC \nWhether you are submitting an annual property budget to an owner for approval\, or to HUD or a Contract Administrator during the rent increase process\, we have tips and tricks that we will lessen the frustration in preparing your budget. Come and learn the ins and outs of the multifamily budgeting process. We will discuss affordable housing budgets as well as HUD budgets; along with what should be in your budget\, pitfalls to avoid and the best way to get your budget approved the first time you submit.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/multifamily-budgets-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T170000
DTSTAMP:20180219T174244Z
CREATED:20170123T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T174244Z
UID:16057-1495006200-1495040400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:One Day Extensive Maintenance Training-Foxboro\, MA
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nEast Clubhouse-E1 Entrance Map Here \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Today!! \nNEW!\nPrinciples of Safety & Risk Management\nPlayground Safety & Legal Implications\nLandscaping and Xeriscaping\nEnergy and Sustainability Operations & Maintenance\nTrauma/ Bio Hazard/ Mold\nLead Paint and Asbestos\nREAC/Physical Inspections\n“Nuts & Bolts” of Fair Housing Essentials for Maintenance\nAppliance Repair \nFor the First Time! Bridging the Gap: Communication Between the Property Managers and Maintenance Professionals \n  \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/one-day-extensive-maintenance-training-foxboro-ma/
LOCATION:Gillette Stadium\, One Patriot Place\, Foxboro\, MA\, 02035\, United States
CATEGORIES:CONFERENCES,IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T160000
DTSTAMP:20170202T203409Z
CREATED:20170202T202646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T203409Z
UID:16180-1494493200-1494518400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:LIHTC File Audit-N.Providence\, RI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTrainer: Debbie Piltch\, Piltch Associates\nIMPORTANT Requirement: Please bring a sample tenant file and calculator with you.\nPlease remember to remove any personal date from the sample tenant file. \nThe course will begin with an overview of the timing of a monitoring agency’s tax credit file audit\, the information they will be looking to confirm in the files\, the information monitors will request prior to the audit. We will also discuss how to review standard documents contained in a file to make sure there are no errors\, how to correct non-compliance and the type of information the monitor will request of the site prior to coming and/or on the day of the site visit. We will then review a mock file to go over the types of errors a monitor may find in a file and provide participants an opportunity to self-monitor the file(s) they bring. Please make sure that the sample file you bring has no confidential information (i\,e\, social security numbers\, bank numbers….) pertaining to the household.\nEmphasis will be placed on issues that monitoring agencies often focus on\, including incomplete applications\, recertification updates\, inadequate child support documentation\, inaccurate income calculations\, inconsistencies within a verification\, failure to maximize anticipated income\, late verifications and TICs signed after leases.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/lihtc-file-audit-n-providence-ri-3/
LOCATION:Centerdale Manor\, 2074 Smith Street\, North Providence\, RI\, 02911\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170511T120000
DTSTAMP:20161228T204938Z
CREATED:20161228T204814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T204938Z
UID:15932-1494493200-1494504000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut Housing Industry Annual Agency State Meeting-Cromwell\, CT
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/connecticut-housing-industry-annual-agency-state-meeting-cromwell-ct/
LOCATION:Red Lion Hotel Cromwell\, 100 Berlin Road\, Cromwell\, 06416
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T113000
DTSTAMP:20170403T142214Z
CREATED:20170403T142005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T142214Z
UID:16373-1494410400-1494415800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Understanding HOME Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTrainer: Gwen Volk\, Gwen Volk Infocus\, Inc.\n90-minute webinar\nFocus: The HOME program is unique. While some of its rules sound a little like Section 8 rules and\nothers sound a little like tax credit rules\, HOME compliance works very differently from both of those\nprograms. So whether you are dealing only with HOME or working on a project that combines HOME\nwith tax credits or Section 8\, understanding the HOME program is essential. This course covers HOME\nfunding\, Low HOME and High HOME Income limits and rents\, “fixed” versus “floating” HOME units\,\nleases\, inspections\, qualifying households\, recertification requirements\, calculating rent at\nrecertification\, documenting and calculating income\, effects of combining LIHTC HOME on income\nlimits\, rents\, compliance\, noncompliance\, and more.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/understanding-home-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170510T160000
DTSTAMP:20170308T205611Z
CREATED:20170308T205223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T205611Z
UID:16297-1494405000-1494432000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:TRACS 201 Advanced- Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nThis training will provide participants with best practice recommendations for monthly TRACS processing\, which will include identifying and resolving TRACS errors and managing subsidy receivables.  Throughout the training we will discuss how to read and understand a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) ledger.  Additionally\, we will review how to read and interpret a Subsidy Payment Voucher (form HUD-52670) and corresponding Project Based Contract Administrator reports (including the HUD/CA Approved detail on a Subsidy Payment Voucher and the TRACS Transmission Report).  Next we will provide an overview of how to use and understand the MAT User’s Guide when attempting to troubleshoot TRACS errors.  The course will provide its participants with hands on experience reviewing and resolving a handful of common TRACS errors and solutions\, including resubmissions\, corrections to certifications\, and baseline certifications.  Finally\, we will conclude the training by providing a couple of examples of how to use the tools available to work with either a PBCA and/or HUD to research outstanding subsidy receivable balances and collect payment.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tracs-201-advanced-worcester-ma/
LOCATION:Coes Pond Village\, 39 First Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170509T160000
DTSTAMP:20170103T215112Z
CREATED:20170103T214150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T215112Z
UID:15943-1494320400-1494345600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Calculating Income and Rent: Tax Credit vs. HUD-Wethersfield\, CT
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nThis is an important workshop for anyone who manages a site that has both tax credits and HUD Multifamily Housing. The focus of this training will be on the similarities and differences between calculating income and rent in the tax credit and HUD programs. Topics include\, but aren’t limited to:\n• Gross income vs. adjusted income\n• Current vs. anticipated income\n• Move-in certifications vs. interims and annual recertifications\n• Verification methodology (EIV\, employment verifications\, pay stubs\, and work number verifications)
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/calculating-income-rent-tax-credit-vs-hud-wethersfield-ct/
LOCATION:First Church Village\, 117 Wells Road\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T113000
DTSTAMP:20170202T205056Z
CREATED:20170202T205056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T205056Z
UID:16184-1493805600-1493811000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Managing a List Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nWhat type of wait list is required? What has to be included on the wait list? When do you have to put someone on the wait list? When do you take them off? What’s the process of updating the list or rejecting applicants? These topics and more will be discussed in this webinar. \nInstructor:\nAnita Moseman is a national certified trainer for NAHMA (certified to train CPO and Fair Housing). She has trained Fair Housing\, HOME\, tax credit and organization courses throughout the country. She has been in the affordable housing industry for more than 28 years and brings a hands-on knowledge to the compliance and management sessions that she leads. Anita serves as a member of NAHA’s SHCM (Specialist in Housing Credit Management) Technical Advisory Committee for the SHCM designation.\nAnita is also Vice President and Broker of Record for Monfric Reality\, Inc.\, (a property management and consulting firm based in Grand Junction\, Colorado) and CEO of Collins Management in Kalispell\, Montana. She holds a Montana Real Estate Broker License in addition to her Colorado Broker’s License.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/managing-list-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T160000
DTSTAMP:20161228T203050Z
CREATED:20161228T200549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T203050Z
UID:15926-1493280000-1493308800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Basic Tax Credit- Providence\, RI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nBasic Tax Credit \nThis course is designed for beginner level tax credit managers. It is a great pre-cursor to the SHCM prep course as well as the advanced level tax credit course being held later in 2017..\nThis training will provide participants with an overview of the Tax Credit Program.  We will explore the governing rules\, the role of the owner investor(s) and state agency\, key terms including\, but not limited to\, the building identification number (BIN)\, eligible basis\, the minimum set aside\, target fraction\, applicable fraction\, qualified basis\, placed in service\, as well as discuss issues relating to income limits\, maximum gross rent\, student status\, and determining gross annual income.  We will also discuss rules specific to the tax credit program\, including the vacant unit rule and the next available unit rule\, and what a monitoring agency expects from owners regarding documenting the eligibility of residents.  \nPlease bring a calculator.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/basictaxcredit/
LOCATION:Centerdale Manor\, 2074 Smith Street\, North Providence\, RI\, 02911\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T160000
DTSTAMP:20170308T201258Z
CREATED:20170308T201258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T201258Z
UID:16295-1493193600-1493222400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:TRACS 101-Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTRACS 101 Beginner \nThis training will provide participants with a practical approach to the TRACS system\, including TRACS compliance\, best practice recommendations and basic troubleshooting tips.  An introduction will provide an overview of HUD’s Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System\, including a discussion of the Monthly Activity Transmission\, commonly referred to as the MAT.  Next\, we will take an in depth look at Tenant and Voucher MAT record types as well as discuss MAT record format requirements.  We will review MAT error messages and discuss tips and tricks for resolving TRACS errors\, which will include a review of MAT transmission protocols as well as a recommended TRACS monthly workflow.  Finally\, we will take an in depth look at the Internet applications provided by the Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tracs-101-worcester-ma/
LOCATION:Coes Pond Village\, 39 First Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T160000
DTSTAMP:20161228T200027Z
CREATED:20161228T200027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T200027Z
UID:15924-1493107200-1493136000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Reasonable Accommodations-Quincy\, MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPresenter: Deb Piltch \nReasonable Accommodations:\nThis training will examine Federal requirements to provide persons with disabilities reasonable accommodation throughout the occupancy cycle. It will shed light on the confusion regarding what a housing provider’s legal obligations are in the area of reasonable accommodation.\nWe will also discuss how state and local law may have an impact on a site’s obligation as well.\n• Morning Presentation:\nWhat is the legal framework (statues\, regulations\, federal guidance) for reasonable accommodation/physical modification\, what is a reasonable accommodation\, what are the limits on providing an accommodation/modification\, when can a housing provider deny a reasonable accommodation/modification\, what must a housing provider do if a requested accommodation is denied\, who can request an accommodation/modification and what can/can’t a housing provider ask/verify when a request is made.\n• Afternoon Presentation:\nWe will explore how to analyze specific common requests for reasonable accommodations/modifications throughout the occupancy cycle including\, but not limited to\, assistance animals\, live-in aides\, physical modifications and transfers. Case studies will be provided and specific guidance contained in the 4350.3 Rev-1 will be explored.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/reasonable-accommodations-quincy-ma-2/
LOCATION:The Moorings at Squantum Garden\, The Moorings at Squantum Garden\, Quincy\,  02171\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170419T113000
DTSTAMP:20170130T194145Z
CREATED:20170130T194145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T194145Z
UID:16108-1492596000-1492601400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Communicating Effectively NEAHMA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPresenter- Gwen Volk\, In Focus \nCommunication is a skill and an art – especially when it comes to having to communicate complicated issues (“My EIV report said what?”)\, lease violations (“What do you mean I can’t hang a deer in my apartment?”)\, safety concerns (“Why can’t I use my blow dryer to defrost my refrigerator? That’s how my mom taught me.”)\, and delicate situations (“My boyfriend does not live here – he just visits every night.”) to the resident of an affordable housing property. With tips on how to show empathy\, keep your cool\, stick to the facts\, and listen\, participants will learn how to come out an ally instead of an adversary to those residents that have a “banana” in their ear.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/communicating-effectively-neahma-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T160000
DTSTAMP:20161228T195458Z
CREATED:20161228T195458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T195458Z
UID:15921-1492074000-1492099200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Basic Occupancy Course-Wethersfield\, CT
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThis is a recommended course by NEAHMA as an excellent pre-cursor to the CPO Course \nTrainer: Deb Piltch\, Piltch Associates \nWho Should attend this Workshop?\nNew staff in a variety of positions at HUD assisted affordable housing programs.\nHousing staff needing a refresher or update on the 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook.\nManagement staff wanting a one-day preparatory for the more in –depth Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course.\nThis workshop will explain regulations as governed by the 4350.3 Occupancy Handbook and provide a thorough overview of the HUD housing programs. The program will cover relevant topics and regulations for on site staff and establish a solid foundation for material covered more thoroughly during NAHMA’s “Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO)” course.\nAttendees should plan to bring a 4350.3 rev-1 Handbook with them if possible and a calculator is helpful\, but not necessary.\nCourse Outline \nOverview of HUD Programs\nThe Application and Eligibility Determination Process\nMaintaining the Wait List. Organizing\, Updating\, Opening/Closing the List\nVerification of Information: HUD’s requirements\nOverview of Rent and HAP Calculations\nAnnual Re-certifications: Timetable\, Procedures; Resulting Rent Change\nInterim Adjustments
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/basic-occupancy-course-wethersfield-ct/
LOCATION:First Church Village\, 117 Wells Road\, Wethersfield\, CT\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T113000
DTSTAMP:20170130T193024Z
CREATED:20170130T193024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T193024Z
UID:16106-1491991200-1491996600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Death of Tenant NEAHMA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPresenter: Frank Flynn\, Flynn Law Group \nThe purpose of this seminar is to illustrate the difficult aspects associated with the death of a tenant. When a resident passes away the role of a Resident Service Coordinator and Property Manager can become confusing and even complicated. Though it is tempting to help a grieving family in any way possible\, the way you handle such a situation may expose the landlord to issues of liability that you may not have anticipated; it is important to be aware of the legal implications for the property\, Management Company or owner. During this seminar we will review the requirements of the probate system\, estate laws\, HUD regulations\, different routes to recover possession of the unit\, as well as risk management.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/death-tenant-neahma-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170412T120000
DTSTAMP:20161228T195120Z
CREATED:20161228T195120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161228T195120Z
UID:15919-1491987600-1491998400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Tri-State Housing Agency Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tri-state-housing-agency-meeting/
LOCATION:Ashworth by the Sea\, 295 Ocean Blvd.\, Hampton\, NH\, 03842\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T160000
DTSTAMP:20170303T204101Z
CREATED:20170303T202430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T204101Z
UID:16282-1491901200-1491926400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Understanding REAC
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n\nTrainer: U.S. Housing Consultants\, LLC \nThis important workshop is designed for Senior Property Managers\, Site Managers\, Assistant Managers\, Maintenance Staff\, Safety Directors and Capital Improvement Directors. \nMorning Session – Understanding and Preparing for UPCS/REAC Inspections \nLearning how to classify deficiencies by “Area” and how and why this drives your REAC Scoring\nHow to understand what you should and should not do when preparing for a REAC\nLearn how to separate Common Sense from Your REAC Inspection and Start Preparing Using Math\nUnderstand what is actually “required” under UPCS and what deficiencies are driven solely by the property’s current design\nReview the most severe and common REAC and UPCS Issues and how to address them\nPerfecting UPCS Inspection Sample Inspection (Afternoon) \nAn inspection of the host-property using UPCS\, showing the attendees how to conduct an inspection “properly”\nInspection will cover the building exterior and site and systems as well as a sample of the units\nAttendees are encouraged to participate in the inspection and experience “hands-on” training with a worst-case inspection\nThe Perfecting UPCS Inspections Class is nationally renowned for making the topic of UPCS and REAC interesting and digestible. Our Instructor\, Scott Precourt\, combined together a long history of experience in multifamily housing and inspection with humor and anecdotes that reinforce what is essential for your company to understand about getting the best scores on REAC Inspections and how to set new higher standards so you are always ready for even the toughest inspector. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/understanding-reac-2/
LOCATION:Chimney Hill Apartments\, 2065 Mendon Road\, Cumberland\, RI\, 02684\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T170000
DTSTAMP:20170411T173620Z
CREATED:20170411T165539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T173620Z
UID:16434-1491897600-1491930000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:NEAHMA MA Quarterly Meeting-
DESCRIPTION:How the Substance Abuse\, Opioid & Heroin Addiction Epidemic affect our Housing Communities \nREGISTER HERE\nPresenter: Frank Flynn\, Flynn Law Group \nThis new interactive and informative training will review current and emerging trends in addiction. For example\, public health data reveals that opioid overdose occurs in all communities across the state – rural\, urban\, rich\, poor and among all age groups and ethnicity. The increasing availability of prescription opioid painkillers contributes dramatically to the problem\, both by causing addiction and by offering easy access\, with consumers able to obtain drugs from friends\, family members\, or medical providers. This presentation will also provide information about other drugs including designer drugs like Molly etc.\, as well as the identification of paraphernalia for drugs of abuse. Join us as we review recent developments\, examine the complicated effects in housing settings and gain an understanding of what we can and should do about it.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/neahma-ma-quarterly-meeting/
LOCATION:The Fairways\, 200A East Mountain St.\,  Worcester\, MA\, 01606\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170405T113000
DTSTAMP:20170130T173308Z
CREATED:20170130T173149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T173308Z
UID:16103-1491386400-1491391800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Auditing Files Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPresenter: Heather Staggs\, S.T.A.R. Momentum Compliance Consulting\, Inc. \nIn this 90-minute webinar\, we will discuss the timing and the process of programmatic management reviews for both Multifamily Project Based Rental Assistance (Section 8) and Low-Income Housing Credit (LIHC) properties. We will discuss what the agencies are most likely to review\, as well as the items you must have prepared to ensure a quick and problem-free management review. We will review typical resident files for each program\, as well as the most productive way to set up your resident files to ensure all of the program requirements are fulfilled. We will then move on to the program relevant file documents\, as well as how to self-audit for mistakes or miscalculations. We will also offer tips and tools to ensure your resident files are organized and complete\, along with recommendations on how to correct non-compliance if it is discovered during your self-audit.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/auditing-files-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170404T170000
DTSTAMP:20170306T173325Z
CREATED:20170123T185112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T173325Z
UID:16049-1491292800-1491325200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Issues in HUD Occupancy and Introduction to Managing Mixed-Finance Properties-Quincy\, MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nTrainer: Anita Moseman\, The Monfric Group\, Inc. \nNAHMA’s Advanced Issues in HUD Occupancy and Introduction to Managing Mixed-Finance Properties course is a comprehensive program designed to cover advanced topics related to working with the HUD 4350.3 Occupancy handbook (version REV 1-Change 4)\, such as managing mixed-finance properties\, managing corporate access to HUD secure systems\, managing front-line staff in their occupancy compliance duties\, and more. \nEach participant will receive a copy of the NAHMA Advanced Issues in HUD Occupancy and Introduction to Managing Mixed-Finance Properties course manual. The program is composed of a full day of classroom instruction and a two-hour exam. Individuals must pass the exam to become certified ACPOs. It is recommended that course attendees have a solid working knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 Handbook prior to registration. (Prior certification\, such as earning your CPO\, is recommended but not required.) \nAll participants who successfully complete the course will receive an ACPO certificate and lapel pin\, and will be listed in NAHMA’s online Credential Directory. \nOnline open book exam could be taken two weeks after course date. \nAbout Anita \nAnita is Vice President of Monfric Realty\, Inc. in Grand Junction\, Colorado. Anita works as a consultant for other management companies and provides them services in compliance and training. She has been in the affordable housing industry for over 33 years\, and has been training for approximately 31 of those years. \nShe was one of the first two trainers certified by NAHMA to train their CPO class in 1995. She has worked with NAHMA to create and update their training materials by serving on many committees to complete that work. Anita is on the Advisory Board for the SHCM test and was one of the original authors of that test.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/advanced-issues-hud-occupancy-introduction-managing-mixed-finance-properties-quincy-ma/
LOCATION:The Moorings at Squantum Gardens Community Room\, 420 East Squantum St.\, Quincy\, MA\, 02171\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170329T113000
DTSTAMP:20170130T171228Z
CREATED:20170130T171228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T171228Z
UID:16099-1490781600-1490787000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:The Student Rules: Keeping Them Straight Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPresenter- Gwen Volk\, In Focus \nEvery program has its own student rules – all can be confusing – both individually and when programs are combined. The webinar breaks down the rules for Section 8\, LIHC\, Bond\, Rural Development\, HOME\, RAD\, and other programs. Students will receive a helpful handout in addition they can use to help them keep the rules straight. A real-world practicality will be included as a sample of “Student Rule Challenges” are presented and solved throughout the webinar.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/student-rules-keeping-straight-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T120000
DTSTAMP:20170316T153311Z
CREATED:20161228T180454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T153311Z
UID:15913-1490691600-1490702400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Rhode Island Housing Industry Annual Agency State Meeting-Smithfield\, RI
DESCRIPTION:Agency Presentations by HUD and Rhode Island Housing Senior Staff to review new procedures and initiatives for both Federal and State Affordable Housing Programs \nAgency Presentations by HUD and Rhode Island Housing Senior Staff to review new procedures and initiatives\nfor both Federal and State Affordable Housing Programs\nRI Housing Updates\nIntroduction of our new Contract Administration Supervisor! \nMORs: Preparing\, common issues\, and the 2017 HUD outlook \nHUD/regulatory updates and reminders\, such as: \n– New Chapter 9 of the Section 8 Renewal Guide (Rent Comp studies)\n– Criminal history\n– Utilities: Adjustment factors\, benchmarking \nNew Initiatives and how to get involved: Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and “Opening Doors for Homeless Families”\nVAWA 2016 updates\nNew requirements – forms\, tenant selection plan\, etc.  \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/rhode-island-housing-industry-annual-agency-state-meeting-smithfield-ri/
LOCATION:Twelve Acres\, 445 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, RI\, 02917\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS,SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T235500
DTSTAMP:20180219T174216Z
CREATED:20170105T211650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180219T174216Z
UID:15963-1490466600-1490486100@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:ARS Casino Night-Foxboro\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 25th 2017 at our 11th annual Casino Night for a fun night full of food\, drinks\, games\, and so much more! All proceeds go to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and the Ellie Fund. Don’t miss out on a great night for a great cause! \nREGISTER AND SPONSOR HERE \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/ars-casino-night-foxboro-ma/
LOCATION:Gillette Stadium\, One Patriot Place\, Foxboro\, MA\, 02035\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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