Please do not provide confidential The minimum size of the PHA's quality control sample is as follows: Where the universe is: the number of admissions in the last year for each of the two quality control samples under the SEMAP indicator at 985.3(a) Selection from the Waiting List; the number of families assisted for the SEMAP indicators at 985.3(b) Reasonable Rent, and 985.3(c) Determination of Adjusted Income; the number of units under HAP contract during the last completed PHA fiscal year for the SEMAP indicator at 985.3(e) HQS Quality Control Inspections; and the number of failed HQS inspections in the last year for the SEMAP indicator at 985.3(f) HQS Enforcement. This contact form is only for website help or website suggestions. (iii) More than 10 percent of all annual HQS inspections of units under contract are more than 2 months overdue. (ii) 5 to 10 percent of all PHA reexaminations are more than 2 months overdue. (l) Pre-contract housing quality standards (HQS) inspections. (1) The indicator: This indicator shows whether the PHA enters into HAP contracts for the number of the PHA's baseline voucher units (units that are contracted under a Consolidated ACC) for the calendar year that ends on or before the PHA's fiscal year or whether the PHA has expended its allocated budget authority for the same calendar year. 0 points. Allocated budget authority will be based upon the PHA's eligibility, which includes budget authority obligated for the calendar year and any portion of HAP reserves attributable to the budget authority that was offset from reserves during the calendar year. The method for selecting the PHA's quality control sample under paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (f) of this section must leave a clear audit trail that can be used to verify that the PHA's quality control sample was drawn in an unbiased manner. information or personal data. [63 FR 48555, Sept. 10, 1998, as amended at 68 FR 37672, June 24, 2003]. Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari. Since SEMAP ratings are generally calculated based on the percentage of the PHA's leased housing units that meet the specified criteria, a difference of one or two units can have a disproportionate impact on a small PHA's SEMAP score. PHAs that Receive an Expedited SEMAP Waiver. [63 FR 48555, Sept. 10, 1998, as amended at 68 FR 37671, June 24, 2003]. Either of these cases requires corrective action. [63 FR 48555, Sept. 10, 1998, as amended at 64 FR 40497, July 26, 1999; 64 FR 67983, Dec. 3, 1999; 65 FR 16733, Mar. (24 CFR 982.54(d)(1) and 982.204(a)). HUD may determine that an PHA's failure to correct identified SEMAP deficiencies or to prepare and implement a corrective action plan required by HUD constitutes a default under the ACC. 4. (f) Corrective action plans. The HUD notification letter shall identify and require correction of any SEMAP deficiencies (indicator rating of zero) within 45 calendar days from date of HUD notice. (ii) The percent of units leased during the last PHA fiscal year was 95 percent or more, or the percent of allocated budget authority expended during the last PHA fiscal year was 95 percent or more following the methodology of 985.3(n). 5 points. (2) HUD verification method: MTCS report - Shows percent of tenant rent and family's share of the rent to owner calculations that are incorrect based on data sent to HUD by the PHA on Forms HUD-50058. Please do not provide confidential (2) HUD verification method: The independent auditor (IA) annual audit report covering the PHA fiscal year entered on the SEMAP certification and on-site confirmatory review if performed. 390 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2A9FD0E8D0CCF94D913A018D1D9B42D1><2DA4BE3870024044BF697C7FE83A0243>]/Index[369 36]/Info 368 0 R/Length 104/Prev 175496/Root 370 0 R/Size 405/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream ( 982.503 of this chapter.) The section eight management assessment program (SEMAP) measures the performance of the public housing agencies (PHAs) that administer the housing choice voucher program in 14 key areas. (15 points. 5 points. endstream endobj startxref formatting. (1) This indicator shows whether the PHA has and implements a reasonable written method to determine and document for each unit leased that the rent to owner is reasonable based on current rents for comparable unassisted units: At the time of initial leasing; if there is any increase in the rent to owner; at the HAP contract anniversary if there is a 10 percent decrease in the published fair market rent (FMR) in effect 60 days before the HAP contract anniversary. (1) This indicator shows whether the PHA correctly calculates tenant rent in the rental certificate program and the family's share of the rent to owner in the rental voucher program. (ii) The PHA's SEMAP certification does not support the statement in paragraph (a)(3)(i) of this section. 5 points. Deconcentration bonus. 5 points. HUD assigns scores to 14 indicators of performance that are intended to show whether PHAs help eligible families to afford decent rental units at a reasonable subsidy cost, as intended by Federal housing legislation. ?xVnqmtOi_51X7qKUzm\^,-p**f^#{f33r\"w{=++sUz`.i0xadz< N[d=N& m& m& m#=7AoB M#[-hl [-h[-Ar/]}Q}Qe?~(QGc?~~7~7~7~7~7KUK.o,C4qMiJr,?8._W &? Semap is used for the treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenic disorders, in which positive symptoms (such as delusions, hallucinations, thought disorders) and/or negative symptoms (such as blunted affect, emotional and social withdrawal) are prominent, including patients characterized by predominant negative symptoms. 0 points. learn more about the process here. 3. (1) This indicator shows whether the PHA has and implements a reasonable written method to determine and document for each unit leased that the rent to owner is reasonable based on current rents for comparable unassisted units: At the time of initial leasing; if there is any increase in the rent to owner; at the HAP contract anniversary if there is a 10 percent decrease in the published fair market rent (FMR) in effect 60 days before the HAP contract anniversary. (2) HUD verification method: MTCS Report. (iv) 30 percent or more of FSS families have escrow account balances, but fewer than 60 percent of the PHA's mandatory FSS slots are filled. How does SEMAP improve program performance? The eCFR is displayed with paragraphs split and indented to follow (a) When the PHA receives the HUD notification of its SEMAP rating, an PHA must correct any SEMAP deficiency (indicator rating of zero) within 45 calendar days from date of HUD notice. (ii) Fewer than 98 percent of newly leased units passed HQS inspection before the beginning date of the assisted lease and HAP contract. 42 U.S.C. 5 points. (i) 2 percent or fewer of PHA tenant rent and family's share of the rent to owner calculations are incorrect. "Published Edition". An PHA that expends less than $300,000 in Federal awards and whose Section 8 programs are not audited by an independent auditor (IA), will not be rated under the SEMAP indicators in paragraphs (a) through (g) of this section for which the annual IA audit report is a HUD verification method. View all text of Subpart A [ 985.1 - 985.3] 985.3 - Indicators, HUD verification methods and ratings. 10 points. A separate drafting site There are also certain other instances when PHAs may not receive a SEMAP score. 985.3(a) Selection from the Waiting List Quality Control Sample 1: Number of new admissions Quality Control Sample 2: An MTCS report also shows the percent of FSS families with FSS progress reports who have escrow account balances. This indicator becomes initially effective for the second full PHA fiscal year following the date of HUD approval of success rate payment standard amounts. (2) HUD verification method: MTCS report - Shows percent of newly leased units where the beginning date of the assistance contract is before the date the unit passed HQS inspection. 2000 was the first year in which PHAs were formally evaluated under SEMAP. (i) The PHA's SEMAP certification states that: (A) The PHA has written waiting list selection policies in its administrative plan and. 5 points. There are fifteen indicators that measure the efficiency and compliance with federal regulations. (1) This indicator shows whether, at the time of admission and annual reexamination, the PHA verifies and correctly determines adjusted annual income for each assisted family and, where the family is responsible for utilities under the lease, the PHA uses the appropriate utility allowances for the unit leased in determining the gross rent. here. (See 985.3.). Indicator 1 -Selection from Wait List PHAs are assessed against these standards to show whether the PHA ad-ministers the program properly and effectively. A separate drafting site In initiatives using HCVs, services provided can support SEMAP Indicator 13, Lease up, and Indicator 9, Annual Recertifications. The method for selecting the PHA's quality control sample under paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (f) of this section must leave a clear audit trail that can be used to verify that the PHA's quality control sample was drawn in an unbiased manner. Strong judgment, reasoning, time management, and organizational skills. (iv) 30 percent or more of FSS families have escrow account balances, but fewer than 60 percent of the PHA's mandatory FSS slots are filled. (ii) The PHA's SEMAP certification does not support the statement in paragraph (g)(3)(i) of this section. 0 points. High impact country, score not evaluated. (A) The PHA has a reasonable written method to determine reasonable rent which considers location, size, type, quality and age of the units and the amenities, housing services, and maintenance and utilities provided by the owners; and. If you work for a Federal agency, use this drafting Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, HUD shall assess each PHA's performance under SEMAP annually and shall assign each PHA a SEMAP score and overall performance rating. (2) HUD verification method: The IA annual audit report covering the PHA fiscal year entered on the SEMAP certification and on-site confirmatory review if performed. The purpose of this training is to provide an overview of SEMAP and key information to help PHAs effectively manage their Housing Choice Voucher program for SEMAP success. (24 CFR 982.405(a)). ( 1) this indicator shows whether the pha has adopted a payment standard schedule that establishes voucher payment standard amounts by unit size for each fmr area in the pha jurisdiction, and, if applicable, separate payment standard amounts by unit size for a pha-designated part of an fmr area, which payment standards do not exceed 110 percent (1) This indicator applies only to PHAs with mandatory FSS programs. This is an automated process for the SEMAP indicator at 985.3(a) Selection from the Waiting List; the number of families assisted for the SEMAP indicators at 985.3(b) Reasonable Rent, and 985.3(c) Determination of Adjusted Income; the number of units under HAP contract during the last completed HA fiscal year for the SEMAP indicator at 985.3(e) HQS Quality Control . (A) The PHA has a written policy in its administrative plan which includes actions the PHA will take to encourage participation by owners of units located outside areas of poverty or minority concentration, and which clearly delineates areas in its jurisdiction that the PHA considers areas of poverty or minority concentration; (B) PHA documentation shows that the PHA has taken actions indicated in its written policy to encourage participation by owners of units located outside areas of poverty or minority concentration; (C) The PHA has prepared maps that show various areas with housing opportunities outside areas of poverty or minority concentration both within its jurisdiction and neighboring its jurisdiction; has assembled information about the characteristics of those areas which may include information about job opportunities, schools, transportation and other services in these areas; and can demonstrate that it uses the maps and area characteristics information when briefing rental voucher holders about the full range of areas where they may look for housing; (D) The PHA's information packet for rental voucher holders contains either a list of owners who are willing to lease (or properties available for lease) under the rental voucher program; or a current list of other organizations that will help families find units and the PHA can demonstrate that the list(s) includes properties or organizations that operate outside areas of poverty or minority concentration; (E) The PHA's information packet includes an explanation of how portability works and includes a list of portability contact persons for neighboring housing agencies, with the name, address and telephone number of each, for use by families who move under portability; and. (2) On-site reviews for small PHAs. (1) This indicator shows whether voucher holders were successful in leasing units with voucher assistance. This final rule amends HUD's regulations for the Section 8 Management Assessment program (SEMAP), by revising the process by which HUD measures and verifies performance under the SEMAP lease-up indicator. What regulations cover this program? The PHA shall retain subcontractor certifications for 3 years. 0 points. (d) Changing rating from troubled. (24 CFR 982.517). 5 points. (b) The definitions in 24 CFR 982.4 apply to this part. 5 points. 20 points. %%EOF 369 0 obj <> endobj (1) Annual review. We recommend you directly contact the agency responsible for the content in question. (i) The PHA's SEMAP certification states that the PHA's quality control sample of case files with failed HQS inspections shows that, for all cases sampled, any cited life-threatening HQS deficiencies were corrected within 24 hours from the inspection and, for at least 98 percent of cases sampled, all other cited HQS deficiencies were corrected within no more than 30 calendar days from the inspection or any PHA-approved extension, or, if any life-threatening HQS deficiencies were not corrected within 24 hours and all other HQS deficiencies were not corrected within 30 calendar days or any PHA-approved extension, the PHA stopped (abated) housing assistance payments beginning no later than the first of the month following the correction period, or took prompt and vigorous action to enforce family obligations. An PHA that expends less than $300,000 in Federal awards and whose Section 8 programs are not audited by an independent auditor (IA), will not be rated under the SEMAP indicators in paragraphs (a) through (g) of this section for which the annual IA audit report is a HUD verification method. SEMAP SELF-ASSESSMENT INDICATOR 6. SEMAP will help HUD target monitoring and assistance to PHA programs that need the most improvement. 0 points. contact the publishing agency. The 2-month allowance provided here for rating purposes does not mean that any delay in completing annual HQS inspections is permitted. SEMAP Training for PHA Staff: Overview of SEMAP Indicators This module reviews each of the SEMAP indicators in more detail. The 14 indicators of performance show whether PHAs help eligible families to afford decent rental units at a reasonable subsidy cost as intended by Federal housing legislation. 0 points. ), (ii) The percent of units leased or occupied by homeowners under the voucher homeownership option, or the percent of allocated budget authority expended during the calendar year that ends on or before the assessed PHA fiscal year was 95 to 97 percent. HUD will use the verification method identified for each indicator in reviewing the accuracy of an PHA's annual SEMAP certification. (2) HUD verification method: MTCS report - Shows percent of HQS inspections that are more than 2 months overdue. The in-page Table of Contents is available only when multiple sections are being viewed. SEMAP profile means a summary pre-pared by HUD of an PHA's ratings on each SEMAP indicator, its overall SEMAP score, and its overall perform-ance rating (high performer, standard, troubled). 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