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SUMMARY:Earned Income Webinar - Gwen Volk
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nTrainer:  Gwen Volk \nFocus: The 4350.3 Chapter 5 and Exhibit 5-1 define what is and is not income and whose income is\nincluded for all affordable housing programs. Methods of verifying and calculating\, however\, can and\nsometimes do differ from program to program and from state to state. This class takes an in-depth look\nat the types of earned income including methods of verifying and calculating for HUD\, RD\, Tax Credit\nand HOME and any state-specific LIHTC requirements for the New England states. Mini-quizzes and\ncase studies will be included. Students will need a calculator. \n  \n90 Minute Webinar  \n$109 NEAHMA Members  \n$139 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/earned-income-webinar-gwen-volk/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200611T120000
DTSTAMP:20200515T202425Z
CREATED:20200318T164438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T202425Z
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SUMMARY:CPO 1-DAY COMBINED WITH 2-DAY CLASS ON HOW HUD'S DIRECTIVE SYSTEM IMPACTS HOW WE RESPOND TO HOUSING OPERATIONS DURING COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nCPO 1-DAY COMBINED WITH 2-DAY CLASS ON HOW HUD’S DIRECTIVE SYSTEM IMPACTS HOW WE RESPOND TO HOUSING OPERATIONS DURING COVID-19 \nThe Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) 1-day course is a condensed version of the NAHMA CPO full 3-day course. Designed with the busy property manager in mind.  \nUtilizing the condensed version of the CPO course covered in one day will include the CPO manual and the HUD 4350 handbook. NAHMA has shortened this course to a format that is suited to fit working professionals who: \n\nHave been currently in the affordable housing industry\, and have taken occupancy related courses in the past (online\, or classroom)\nHave exposure to the HUD 4350 and familiarity with how to use the handbook.\n\nManagers will learn occupancy requirements of subsidized multifamily housing.  \nAfter completing the one day of interactive instruction\, participants will be given a voucher number to take the CPO exam independently on their own. The voucher expires after three weeks. Students are notified immediately of their test results upon completion of the exam. 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. \nTo ensure attendees have a basic knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 Rev – 1 (change 4) and its impact on how the rules in this Handbook apply to the current Pandemic\, NEAHMA is combining this class with a two-day precursor\, designed to get participants to focus on how this handbook\, and HUD’s Directive System\, impacts management’s rules\, policies and procedures in relation to the current pandemic. Come prepared to engage\, and participate in a variety of activities and games.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/certified-professional-occupancy-pco-norwood-ma/
LOCATION:Four Points by Sheraton\, 1125 Providence - Boston Turnpike\, RT 1\, Norwood\, MA\, 02062\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T113000
DTSTAMP:20200518T231347Z
CREATED:20200204T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T231347Z
UID:20689-1590654600-1590665400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Half Day Fair Housing with Focus on COVID-19- Online Training
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE  \nTrainer: Deb Piltch\, Piltch Associates \nThis important workshop is for:\nAll Office\, Maintenance Staff & RSC/RADs \nThis training is for all site staff that want to understand fair housing laws as related to onsite practices. The training will provide an overview of fair housing laws and all protected classes\, but the focus of the training will be residents with disabilities and topics that relate directly to front line staff including maintenance and custodial staff: \n\nHow to respond to resident requests for assistance that are outside the scope of your work\, snow removal\, trash removal\, etc.\nWhat questions you can/can’t ask a resident; what information you are allowed to know about residents and what information you aren’t allowed to know.\nAssisting residents after work hours\, responding to work orders and companion/service animals.\nWhile all housing personnel require training in fair housing laws\, it is particularly important for front line office staff\, maintenance and custodial staff to be trained because they often have the most contact with residents.\n\nThe training will be very practical\, interactive\, and provide significant time for questions and answers. \nIn addition\, part of the training will be focused on the COVID-19 pandemic\, how it effects Fair Housing and new guidelines. \n\nOur country has seen a dramatic increase in discriminatory incidents and harassment based on national origin\, which raises significant concern regarding how we effectively address such complaints given that some of the tools we would standardly use may not be available to us.\nThe number of incidents of domestic violence have increased\, while our capacity to make external emergency transfers may have decreased.\nWe have had to significantly change our business operations in order to maintain the health and safety of staff and residents and comply with required and recommended social distancing initiatives leaving us potentially vulnerable to allegations of discriminatory treatment.\nMaintenance personnel  face unprecedented challenges in performing their job which raise potential fair housing concerns.\nPeople impacted by the virus are requesting reasonable accommodations\, raising questions about whether they meet the definition of a disability and if so\, whether their request is “reasonable.”\nThe importance of communicating effectively with applicants and residents with limited English proficiency has been heightened.\nThere is a lot of confusion regarding what questions we can legally ask an applicant/resident due to health and safety concerns.\n\nDuring this training we will also discuss these and other Fair Housing related concerns\, and provide ideas as to how to effectively address them.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/half-day-fair-housing-cumberland-ri/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T113000
DTSTAMP:20200421T163741Z
CREATED:20200421T163741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T163741Z
UID:20910-1590573600-1590579000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Medical Expenses Webinar - Gwen Volk
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nTrainer: Gwen Volk \nIf I buy my medications in Mexico\, can I deduct the trip as a medical expense? Using the\nhandbook language\, numerous examples and a case study\, this course covers the who\, what\, why and\nhow of the medical deduction. who qualifies\, what does\, does not\, and/or sometimes counts\, how to\nverify\, how to calculate expense and the final deduction \n90 Minute Webinar \n$109 member \n$189 Non Member \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/medical-expenses-webinar-gwen-volk/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T113000
DTSTAMP:20200427T152430Z
CREATED:20200306T203026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T152430Z
UID:20790-1589882400-1589887800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Importance of Energy Efficiency Webinar - Scott Ployer
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nOverview: \nImportance of Energy Efficiency provides participants an overview of how energy efficiency is pursued and why it is vital in today’s society. Primary focus addresses energy in the affordable multifamily property management sector. Through this course\, participants will gain a community and a global stewardship perspective. \nLearning Outcomes: \nThe participant will learn to: \n• Review and analyze utility bills to develop baseline bench-marking data\n• Perform an ASHRAE Level I Building Assessment that will identify “no-cost and low-cost” energy saving opportunities and provide a general overview of existing conditions and recommended capital improvements.\n• Analyze data from the ASHRAE Level I audit and prepare a savings and cost analysis for Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and report these findings to the various stakeholders\n• Prepare a list of immediate needs as well as an ongoing work plan to address areas of improvement\n• Identify and procure various project funding sources including energy grants\, loans\, shared-savings programs\, etc. \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/importance-of-energy-efficiency-webinar-scott-ployer/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T160000
DTSTAMP:20200501T174257Z
CREATED:20200204T202949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T174257Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Occupancy - Online Training
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThis is a recommended course by NEAHMA as an excellent pre-cursor to the CPO Course  \nTrainer: Deb Piltch\, Piltch Associates  \n\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\n\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: \n\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-cumberland-ri-2/
LOCATION:RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T113000
DTSTAMP:20200501T175707Z
CREATED:20200501T175617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200501T175707Z
UID:20938-1589364000-1589369400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Communication Challenges With Staff and Residents & Tools To Address Them
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nTrainer: Dr. Rachel Piltch-Loeb \nTraining Description: \nWe are in a unique time where the science related to COVID-19 is continuing to evolve\, and therefore the policies and expectations of property management companies is also evolving. This makes for an incredibly confusing and challenging environment\, especially when you are responsible for communicating with your staff and residents.  This training will include three parts designed to address this challenge. \n\nFirst\, we will discuss the fundamentals related to COVID-19\, the reason the science and policy environment is ever changing\, and what we can expect moving forward. \nSecond\, we will focus on how to effectively communicate with staff and residents. We will discuss messaging techniques for effective communication related to COVID-19 that can be implemented.  \nThird\, we will have an extended question and answer period designed to tailor the session to the needs of attendees. At the conclusion of the training\, you will have both new information related to COVID-19 and tools to implement effective  communication on COVID-19 to provide meaningful\, relevant and accurate information\, in clear and understandable terms targeted to staff and residents.\n\nBio and Related Experience: \nDr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb\, who has both a master’s degree and Doctorate degree in public health\, has concentrated her work on  public health emergencies and communication. She has been cited as an expert on COVID-19 in The Atlantic and other international publications. You can follow her latest COVID-19 updates on her Q&A platform\, Corona Comments. \nShe is currently a Preparedness Fellow at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health  and  holds an appointment as an associate research scientist in NYU’s School of Global Public Health’s Program on Population Impact\, Recovery and Resilience. 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/covid-19-communication-challenges-with-staff-and-residents-tools-to-address-them/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T113000
DTSTAMP:20200421T163035Z
CREATED:20200421T163035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T163035Z
UID:20908-1589364000-1589369400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Working with Assets Webinar - Gwen Volk
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nTrainer:  Gwen Volk \nFocus: The 4350.3 Chapter 5 and Exhibit 5-2 define what is and is not an asset for all affordable housing programs. Methods of verifying assets and calculating income from assets\, however\, can and sometimes do differ from program to program and from state to state. This class takes an in depth look at the various types of assets and assets disposed of for less than fair market value including methods of verifying assets and calculating income from assets for HUD\, RD\, Tax Credit and HOME and any state-specific LIHTC requirements for the New England states. Mini-quizzes and case studies will be included. Students will need a calculator. \n  \n90 Minute Webinar \n$109 members \n$189 Non Members \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/working-with-assets-webinar-gwen-volk/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T160000
DTSTAMP:20200430T162917Z
CREATED:20200102T172422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T162917Z
UID:20637-1589360400-1589385600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:EIV 201 Advanced - Now Online
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThis is a recommended course by NEAHMA for all property managers. \nTrainer: Nicole Scott \nThis training will help participants with EIV Income Discrepancy investigation and resolution. The class will begin with a review the of the Income and Income Discrepancy reports where we will focus on the schedule for running each report as well as how to interpret the report data. Significant time will be spent discussing how to determine\, investigate and document both valid and invalid EIV Income Discrepancies. We will then cover Repayment Agreements which will include a discussion on requirements\, negotiation\, documentation\, and processing. Case studies will be used to provide participants with hands on experience in performing the step by step process of investigating and resolving EIV Income Discrepancies.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/eiv-201-advanced-worcester-ma-5/
LOCATION:Green Hill Towers\, 27 Mt. Vernon Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T113000
DTSTAMP:20200427T152053Z
CREATED:20200427T151737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T152053Z
UID:20921-1589277600-1589283000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:A New Normal for Maintenance Staff Due to COVID-19 - The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Webinar - Scott Ployer
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nTrainer: Scott Ployer \nPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) will provide participants with an overview of workplace safety requirements and the safety equipment that is required in order to complete tasks safely. Employers must provide both equipment and training on PPE for employees. This training has been developed to educate workers about how to use PPE properly in order to work safely \nParticipants will learn: \n• Use of PPE: Now More Important Than Ever Due To COVID-19\n• OSHA 1910 Requirements as They Relate to General Industry\n• How to perform a Hazard (Job) Analysis\n• The Hierarchy of Safety Controls in the Workplace\n• The Difference Between Administrative and Engineering Controls\n• Types of PPE used in General Industry\n• Training Requirements\n• Employer Responsibilities & Employee Responsibilities\n• Near Misses and Their Importance
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/a-new-normal-for-maintenance-staff-due-to-covid-19-the-importance-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-webinar-scott-ployer/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T160000
DTSTAMP:20200427T160833Z
CREATED:20200204T195836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T160833Z
UID:20696-1589274000-1589299200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Basic Tax Credit - Online Training
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTrainer: Deb Piltch\, Piltch Associates \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 the year.\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. \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/basic-tax-credit-cumberland-ri-3/
LOCATION:Chimney Hill Apartments\, 2065 Mendon Road\, Cumberland\, RI\, 02684\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T113000
DTSTAMP:20200408T161614Z
CREATED:20200408T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T161614Z
UID:20900-1588759200-1588764600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Unearned Income Webinar - Anita Moseman
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nTrainer:  Anita Moseman \nAccording to HUD\, there are two types of income\, earned income and unearned income.  In this webinar we will cover the differences between the two types of income.  We will talk about the different types of unearned income\, how to verify it\, and which family members’ unearned income we count.  In addition\, we will have some examples of calculations of unearned income. \n90 Minute Webinar \n$109 Members \n$189 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/unearned-income-webinar-anita-moseman/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T150000
DTSTAMP:20200417T212254Z
CREATED:20200204T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T212254Z
UID:20691-1588240800-1588258800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Harassment Training - Online Training
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nTrainer:  Deb Piltch \nHarassment takes place in the workplaces and living environments we manage\, including: \n\nHarassment between employees (both managers and co-workers\, whether paid or not\, such as interns)\nHarassment between employees and contractors\, agents\, vendors\nHarassment between employees and residents (and their visitors); and\nHarassment between residents (and their visitors)\n\nCompanies must be committed to cultivating a respectful workplace and seek to ensure inappropriate and harassing behavior is not a part of the work environment.  To achieve this\, anti-harassment training is mandated  in some states\, and is recommended by government agencies\, including HUD\, and business groups as an effective tool to reduce incidents and avoid costly lawsuits.  This class will review definitions of harassment\, including sexual harassment and provides guidance on when\, where\, and how harassment can take place. During the training\, participants will engage in activities to ensure they understand\, and can successfully navigate complex and difficult situations.  We will focus on the varying roles people may find themselves in or perceived to be in: victim\, observer\, and harasser. We will also discuss the responsibility of supervisors\, and the importance of knowing company policies and protocols\, and reporting mechanisms.   
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/harassment-training-worcester-ma/
LOCATION:Green Hill Towers\, 27 Mt. Vernon Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T150000
DTSTAMP:20200421T203309Z
CREATED:20200421T203309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T203309Z
UID:20915-1588078800-1588086000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Income Calculations in Times of Uncertainty:  Move-ins\, Annual Recertifications and Interim Certifications Webinar - Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nTrainers:  Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs \nMany people have experienced dramatic changes in their income as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Some people’s income has increased due to the nature of their employment or have temporarily increased as a result. Others have experienced a decrease in income due to a reduction in hours or termination of employment.  So how do we calculate their income when conducting a certification? Does it matter if it’s a move-in\, annual or interim certification?   Does it matter if this is for HUD or Tax Credit purposes?  We will discuss these questions\, as well as address calculating unemployment benefits\, regular family contributions\, and guidance on how to treat money people may receive due to Federal and State COVID-19 related initiatives to stabilize the economy and/or keep people from losing their housing. \n1.5 Hour Webinar 1/2 Hour Q&A \n$109 Members \n$189 Non-Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/income-calculations-in-times-of-uncertainty-move-ins-annual-recertifications-and-interim-certifications-webinar-deb-piltch-and-heather-staggs-2/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T120000
DTSTAMP:20200421T164634Z
CREATED:20200408T160708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T164634Z
UID:20898-1588068000-1588075200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Fair Housing and the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar - Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nTrainers:  Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs \nOur obligations under Federal\, State and local Fair Housing laws haven’t changed during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  So why focus on Fair Housing?  \nDuring the COVID-19 Pandemic: \n\nOur country has seen a dramatic increase in discriminatory incidents and harassment based on national origin\, which raises significant concern regarding how we effectively address such complaints given that some of the tools we would standardly use may not be available to us.\nThe number of incidents of domestic violence have increased\, while our capacity to make external emergency transfers may have decreased.\nWe have had to significantly change our business operations in order to maintain the health and safety of staff and residents and comply with required and recommended social distancing initiatives leaving us potentially vulnerable to allegations of discriminatory treatment.\nMaintenance personnel  face unprecedented challenges in performing their job which raise potential fair housing concerns.\nPeople impacted by the virus are requesting reasonable accommodations\, raising questions about whether they meet the definition of a disability and if so\, whether their request is “reasonable.”\nThe importance of communicating effectively with applicants and residents with limited English proficiency has been heightened.\nThere is a lot of confusion regarding what questions we can legally ask an applicant/resident due to health and safety concerns.\n\nDuring this webinar we will discuss these and other Fair Housing related concerns\, and provide ideas as to how to effectively address them. \n90 Minute Webinar \n30 Minute Q&AQ \n$109 Members \n$189 Non Members \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/fair-housing-and-the-covid-19-pandemic-webinar-deb-piltch-and-heather-staggs/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T150000
DTSTAMP:20200403T171605Z
CREATED:20200403T171605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T171605Z
UID:20880-1587560400-1587567600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Income Calculations in Times of Uncertainty:  Move-ins\, Annual Recertifications and Interim Certifications Webinar - Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nTrainers:  Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs \nMany people have experienced dramatic changes in their income as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Some people’s income has increased due to the nature of their employment or have temporarily increased as a result. Others have experienced a decrease in income due to a reduction in hours or termination of employment.  So how do we calculate their income when conducting a certification? Does it matter if it’s a move-in\, annual or interim certification?   Does it matter if this is for HUD or Tax Credit purposes?  We will discuss these questions\, as well as address calculating unemployment benefits\, regular family contributions\, and guidance on how to treat money people may receive due to Federal and State COVID-19 related initiatives to stabilize the economy and/or keep people from losing their housing. \n1.5 Hour Webinar 1/2 Hour Q&A \n$109 Members \n$189 Non-Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/income-calculations-in-times-of-uncertainty-move-ins-annual-recertifications-and-interim-certifications-webinar-deb-piltch-and-heather-staggs/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T150000
DTSTAMP:20200403T173959Z
CREATED:20200403T164613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T173959Z
UID:20876-1586955600-1586962800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Conducting Interim Certifications For HUD Multi-Family Housing Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs
DESCRIPTION:Register Here  \nTrainers:  Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs \nThe obligation to conduct interim certifications for residents at our HUD Multi-Family sites when they experience a change in income isn’t new for us.  However\, many of us are experiencing an unprecedented number of such requests\, while simultaneously needing to significantly alter our business operations in order to maintain the health and safety of staff and residents and comply with required and recommended social distancing initiatives.   So how do we comply with HUD’s Interim Certification processing requirements given the COVID-19 Pandemic? \nDuring this webinar we will begin with a review of our obligation(s) to process interims as described in Chapter 7 of HUD Handbook 4350.3 and discuss HUD’s Office of Multi-Family Housing’s continuously updated guidance on how to stay compliant during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  We will focus on when we must process an interim\, when we may delay processing an interim\, and the timeframe for completing an interim certification.  We will also provide practical solutions for completing interim certifications regardless of your current business operations.  Topics will include conducting interviews\, information security (including EIV data)\, acceptable forms of verification and how to obtain them\, how to calculate the change in income\, electronic vs. “wet” signatures\, and what it means to use “extenuating circumstances” to complete an interim certification. \n1.5 Hour webinar 1/2 hour Q&A \n$109 Members \n$189 Non Members \n  \nInterested in BOTH this webinar AND Challenges and Solutions for Conducting Annual Recertifications for HUD and Tax Credit Purposes During the COVID-19 Pandemic? \nRegister for the two webinar bundle here:   \nTwo Webinar Registration
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/conducting-interim-certifications-for-hud-multi-family-housing-programs-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T120000
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UID:20871-1586944800-1586952000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Challenges and Solutions for Conducting Annual Recertifications For HUD and Tax Credit Purposes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar - Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nTrainers:  Deb Piltch and Heather Staggs \nThe obligation to conduct annual recertifications for sites funded through HUD’s Multi-Family Housing Programs and/or Tax Credits continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The question becomes how to effectively complete annual recertifications\, including required information security measures\, while maintaining the health and safety of staff and residents and complying with required and recommended social distancing initiatives.   Whether your site office has remained open or staff is mainly working from home with a skeleton crew at the office\, everyone is facing challenges to fulfill the obligation to conduct annual recertifications. \nDuring this webinar we will discuss HUD’s Office of Multi-Family Housing’s continuously updated guidance on how to stay compliant\, as well as guidance from state monitoring agencies in New England for the tax credit program.  We will also provide practical solutions for completing the annual recertification process regardless of your current business operations.  Topics will include conducting interviews\, information security (including EIV data for HUD sites)\, acceptable forms of verification and how to obtain them\, electronic vs. “wet” signatures\, and what it means to use “extenuating circumstances” to complete an annual certification for HUD purposes. \n1.5 Hour Webinar 1/2 hour Q&A \n  \n$109 Members \n$189 Non Members \n  \nInterested in BOTH this webinar AND Conducting Interim Certifications for HUD Multi-Family Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic? \nRegister for the two webinar bundle here:   \nTwo Webinar Registration
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/challenges-and-solutions-for-conducting-annual-recertifications-for-hud-and-tax-credit-purposes-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T113000
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CREATED:20200306T204150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T204150Z
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SUMMARY:Managing a Waitlist - Anita Moseman
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER 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-a-waitlist-anita-moseman/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200407T170000
DTSTAMP:20200319T163759Z
CREATED:20200103T185707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T163759Z
UID:20653-1586246400-1586278800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Fair Housing Compliance - Now A Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nPresenter: Deb Piltch\, Piltch Associates \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 8:00 AM in order to stay on-time. \n 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/fair-housing-compliance-cumberland-ri/
LOCATION:RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS,WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200325T113000
DTSTAMP:20200306T201646Z
CREATED:20200306T201145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T201646Z
UID:20787-1585130400-1585135800@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Tenant Selection Plans Webinar HUD - Gwen Volk
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTrainer: Gwen Volk\, In Focus\, Inc. \nMuch has changed since our last MOR’s back in 2011 and your PBCA is looking to make sure you have kept pace with the changes.  \nThis course will cover required\, allowed\, and prohibited screening practices\, income targeting\, preferences\, implementing your occupancy standards when placing tenants\, accepting applicants for the waiting list\, approval for occupancy\, rejecting applicants\, how reasonable accommodation and VAWA notification play a part in the process\, and making sure\nyou are in compliance with your updated tenant selection plan.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tenant-selection-plans-webinar-gwen-volk/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T113000
DTSTAMP:20200224T182903Z
CREATED:20200204T210652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T182903Z
UID:20703-1585044000-1585049400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Green Building Principles and Practices Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nTrainer: Scott Ployer \nIntroduction to Green Building Principles provides participants an introduction into energy and sustainability principles and practices within the affordable multifamily sector. Its contents identify basic health\, environmental\, and sustainability principles\, specifically pointing to how they play a vital part in day-to-day site operations and maintenance. \nLearning Outcomes:\n– Develop a more comprehensive understanding of health\, energy\nand sustainability principles and how they positively affect the\ncommunity\n– Review recommended O&M practices\, protocols and programs that\nwill assist their organizations with energy and water reduction\, ensuring healthier environments for both residents and staff\, identify utilities cost savings\, reduction of greenhouse gases/carbon footprint as well as better overall building durability\n– Determine what level of energy audit or assessment needs to be completed and by whom\n– Identify the importance of the eight-(8) Healthy Home Principles and incorporate them into daily site operations\n– Understand the impact of the four “R’s” – reduce\, reuse\, recycle and recovery and apply them confidently into daily practices\n– Develop SMART (Specific\, Measurable\, Attainable\, Relevant\, Time-Sensitive) sustainability goals and perform regular checks to track progress
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/introduction-to-green-building-principles-and-practices-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T120000
DTSTAMP:20200324T032310Z
CREATED:20200103T183924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T032310Z
UID:20651-1585038600-1585051200@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Half Day Fair Housing - Now A Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE  \nTrainer: Deb Piltch\, Piltch Associates \nThis important workshop is for:\nAll Office\, Maintenance Staff & RSC/RADs \nThis training is for all site staff that want to understand fair housing laws as related to onsite practices. The training will provide an overview of fair housing laws and all protected classes\, but the focus of the training will be residents with disabilities and topics that relate directly to front line staff including maintenance and custodial staff:\nHow to respond to resident requests for assistance that are outside the scope of your work\, snow removal\, trash removal\, etc.\nWhat questions you can/can’t ask a resident; what information you are allowed to know about residents and what information you aren’t allowed to know.\nAssisting residents after work hours\, responding to work orders and companion/service animals.\nWhile all housing personnel require training in fair housing laws\, it is particularly important for front line office staff\, maintenance and custodial staff to be trained because they often have the most contact with residents. The training will be very practical\, interactive\, and provide significant time for questions and answers.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/half-day-fair-housing-worcester-ma-4/
LOCATION:MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T113000
DTSTAMP:20200224T191902Z
CREATED:20200224T191902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T191902Z
UID:20754-1584439200-1584444600@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Understanding HOME Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTrainer: 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-4/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T120000
DTSTAMP:20200228T154021Z
CREATED:20200123T214450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T154021Z
UID:20673-1584000000-1584014400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Annual RI Agency Forum - Smithfield\, RI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \nPlease join us for the most up-to-date national and state regulatory information impacting the day-to-day front line operations of affordable housing from the our agency partners \n  \nUS Department of Housing & Urban Development \nChristine Keshura\, Chief\, Account Executive Branch \nDan Rogers\, Chief\, Account Executive Branch \nColleen Judge\, Senior Account Executive \nKathleen McCarthy\, Senior Account Executive \n  \nRhode Island Housing \nJames Comer\, Deputy Director \nClaribel Shavers\, Director of Leased Housing and Rental Services \nMichael DiChiaro\, Assistant Director of Leased Housing and Rental Services \nKathleen Millerick\, Multi-Family Compliance Training Coordinator \nHope Lanphear\, Multi-Family Housing Compliance Manager \nLenore Coughlin\, Multi-Family Housing Compliance Manager \n  \n$89 Members  \n$109 Non Members
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/ri-housing-agency-annual-agency-state-meeting-smithfield-ri/
LOCATION:Twelve Acres\, 445 Douglas Pike\, Smithfield\, RI\, 02917\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200312T170000
DTSTAMP:20200103T181520Z
CREATED:20200103T181519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T181520Z
UID:20648-1583913600-1584032400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Tax Credit & SHCM Exam - Worcester\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nThis 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: Debbie 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 – This 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. \nQ. How often will the SHCM examination be offered? \nA. NEAHMA is committed to providing you with the training you need to advance your career. Because we can not tell when an affordable housing professional will accomplish the prerequisites for SHCM designation\, we will offer the exam each time we provide LIHTC training.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/tax-credit-shcm-exam-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:20200304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T113000
DTSTAMP:20200203T193927Z
CREATED:20200203T185725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200203T193927Z
UID:20682-1583316000-1583321400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:Assistance Animal vs. Companion Animals Webinar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nTrainer: Deb Piltch of Piltch Associates\n  \nPlease join us for an engaging webinar in which we discuss one of our favorite Fair Housing topics\, assistance animals.  During this webinar we will: \n  \n\nDiscuss and review HUD’s new guidance relating to reasonable accommodations for assistance animals under the Fair Housing Act\, titled “Assessing a Person’s Request to Have an Animal as a Reasonable Accommodation under the Fair Housing Act”\,  FHEO-2020-01\, which explains obligations of housing providers with respect to animals that individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations\, including service and support animals. This guidance replaces HUD’s previously issued guidance on this topic\, which was issued in 2013. Topics in the new guidance include:\n\n\nBest practices for complying with the Fair Housing Act when assessing requests for reasonable accommodations to keep assistance animals in housing; and\nVerification of the need for service animals and support animals including on-line certifications\n\n\nExisting guidance regarding compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act; and\nReview the differences between assistance animal rules and pet rules.\n\nSPEAKER BIO  \nDebbie Piltch is an attorney with considerable expertise in discrimination law and housing law.  She worked for more than five years at the Disability Law Center (DLC) in Boston\, Massachusetts\, representing low-income individuals in cases involving discrimination in housing\, employment\, and education. She also designed and conducted training for consumers\, and public and private entities on disability discrimination law. While at the DLC\, she served on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) taskforce responsible for making recommendations to the Secretary of HUD regarding complicated occupancy issues in public and assisted housing. She wrote the section of the report on reasonable accommodation in relation to persons with drug and alcohol addictions. \nShe left the DLC in 1994 to establish a consulting business that provides technical assistance and training to government and private entities on their rights and responsibilities in relation to civil rights and housing laws. She has developed a national reputation in the field of housing and discrimination law and has been fortunate to work with a number of the leading government and private organizations involved in housing issues. A significant portion of her work for these organizations has focused on designing\, developing and implementing training programs on occupancy issues\, tax credit compliance\, and fair housing. For example\, she wrote two manuals for MassHousing under a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grant on disability discrimination law in housing. One manual was designed to assist individuals with disabilities understand their rights and responsibilities\, and the other manual was directed at public and assisted housing providers. These manuals were part of a highly successful training program designed to bring together consumers\, public and assisted housing providers\, and service providers to discuss complicated issues relating to individuals with disabilities in housing. This training program was so successful that they received a second FHIP grant to conduct the training program across the country and an award of excellence from HUD.  Ms. Piltch has continued to work with MassHousing as a consultant\, developing and implementing numerous training programs for this agency on Fair Housing related topics\, including reasonable accommodation\, limited English proficiency\, Fair Housing\, and liability issues for Resident Service Coordinators.  She also worked with Ann Anderson on materials Ms. Anderson developed for MassHousing on hoarding. \nMs. Piltch has also worked extensively with the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA). She co-authored this organization’s training program on occupancy issues\, serves as a trainer for its members on this topic and Fair Housing and is a member of NAHMA’s Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM) Technical Advisory Committee and Chairperson of its Education and Training Committee. In addition\, she has worked with HUD conducting training for large public housing authorities\, and HUD public and fair housing personnel on discrimination in public housing and occupancy issues. \nIn addition\, in her capacity as a consultant\, she has analyzed countless organization’s rules\, policies and procedures in an effort to insure that they are in compliance with applicable tax credit\, civil rights and housing laws. She has also designed compliance protocols for government and private entities\, and has served as an independent monitor for the MA state Attorney General’s office in a discrimination case.     Although she continues to maintain her consulting business\, she is presently employed as the Director of Compliance for Maloney Properties\, Inc.\, a private housing management company that operates over 8\,000 units of affordable housing in MA\, Vermont\, NH\, and RI.  In this capacity she is responsible for overseeing compliance with federal\, state and local regulations\, including fair housing laws and tax credit rules.   Her responsibilities include developing and implementing rules\, policies and procedures\, conducting numerous types of training\, and on-site monitoring.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/assistance-animal-vs-pets-webinar/
CATEGORIES:WEBINARS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T120000
DTSTAMP:20200225T161633Z
CREATED:20200211T171015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T161633Z
UID:20728-1582707600-1582718400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:NEAHMA RI Quarterly Meeting A Round-table Discussion with RI Housing
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER HERE \nPresenter: Kathy Millerick \nA Round-table discussion with RI Housing  \n\nKathy\, who serves as the Multi Family Compliance Supervisor at Rhode Island Housing\, will host a round-table discussion on compliance topics. Please be sure to submit your questions for Kathy when you register for this event. She will be selecting topics from your questions.\n\n \nSponsored by Waltham Pest Control 
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/neahma-ri-quarterly-meeting-a-round-table-discussion-with-ri-housing/
LOCATION:Sankofa Community Center\, 70 Westfield Street\, Providence\, 02909\, United States
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200226T170000
DTSTAMP:20200102T180547Z
CREATED:20200102T180440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T180547Z
UID:20642-1582704000-1582736400@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:EIV 101 - Worcester MA
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nThis is a recommended course by NEAHMA for all property managers. \nTrainer: Nicole Scott \nThis training will help participants understand their obligations in relation HUDs Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) System. The class will begin with a discussion on the overview and purpose of EIV\, including program applicability\, file documentation and retention requirements as well as a review of the controlling guidance from the 4350.3\, REV-1. We will then focus on the schedule for running each report\, how to interpret the report data\, and how to perform applicable follow up when needed. We will also provide an overview of the Income and Income Discrepancy Reports including best practice recommendations on how to fit EIV into your daily workflow. We will conclude this course by covering the security obligations of coordinators\, users and non-users\, which includes how to obtain and renew EIV system access.
URL:https://www.neahma.org/events/eiv-101-worcester-ma/
LOCATION:Green Hill Towers\, 27 Mt. Vernon Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200212T163000
DTSTAMP:20200130T205148Z
CREATED:20200102T165447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T205148Z
UID:20634-1581496200-1581525000@www.neahma.org
SUMMARY:LIHTC File Audit - Worcester
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n  \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-worcester/
LOCATION:Green Hill Towers\, 27 Mt. Vernon Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:IN PERSON CLASS TRAININGS
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