NMA's 2016 model policies shipped to subscribers!

We're pleased to announce that the 2016 editions of our model policies have shipped out! All revision service customers should receive these within a week or so.

2016: For 2016, the NMA Model Administrative Plan and Guide has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including:

• Sweeping changes brought about by the final rule on streamlining administrative regulations, issued March 8, 2016, including modifications regarding verification, utility reimbursements, the earned income disallowance, annual and interim reexaminations, inspection protocol, among other areas of program administration
• Further clarifications on the streamlining rule as described in Notice PIH 2016-05, which provided implementation guidance on various aspects of the rule
• Updates to policies on the use of arrest records per Notice PIH 2015-19
• Clarifications regarding the definition of tuition, as specified in Notice PIH 2015-21
• Other minor modifications and clarifications to bring the content current with HUD regulations and guidance

2016: For 2016, the NMA Model Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and Guide has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including:

• Sweeping changes brought about by the final rule on streamlining administrative regulations, including modifications regarding verification, utility reimbursements, the earned income disallowance, annual and interim reexaminations, calculating rents for mixed families, grievances, and the community service requirement, among others
• Implementation guidance on the final rule as described in Notices PIH 2016-05 and PIH 2016-06
• Further clarifications on the community service requirement found in Notice PIH 2015-12
• Modifications to policies on phasing-in flat rents per Notice PIH 2015-13
• Updates on the use of arrest records as described in Notice PIH 2015-19
• Revision of the definition of tuition specified in Notice PIH 2015-21
• Discussion in the model ACOP instruction guide on over-income families following the letter to executive directors issued September 3, 2015
• Other minor changes and clarifications throughout to bring the content current with HUD regulations and guidance

2016: For 2016, the NMA Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Master Book has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including:

• Revisions regarding Notice PIH 2015-12 on the community service and self-sufficiency requirement (CSSR)
• Modifications concerning the redesignation of 24 CFR Part 85 to 2 CFR Part 200
• Updates to relevant references, including regulatory updates for the final rule on streamlining administrative regulations, issued March 8, 2016
• Other corrections and modifications for clarity and ease of reading

2016: COMING SOON! For 2016, the NMA Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Master Book has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including:

• Sweeping changes brought about by the final rule on streamlining administrative regulations, issued March 8, 2016, including modifications regarding verification, utility reimbursements, the earned income disallowance, annual and interim reexaminations, and inspection protocol, among other areas of program administration
• Further clarifications on the streamlining rule as described in Notice PIH 2016-05, which provided implementation guidance on various aspects of the rule
• Changes to account for the final rule on streamlining portability, issued August 20, 2015
• Updates regarding the use of arrest records in denials and terminations per Notice PIH 2015-19
• Revisions for Notice PIH 2016-02 on enhanced voucher requirements for over-housed families
• Other minor modifications and clarifications to bring the content current with HUD regulations and guidance

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NMA revision services provide a yearly update to your NMA Master Books and model policies with explanations and guidance regarding the most current HUD rules and regulations. To stay updated on the latest program information, try a free 30-day trial subscription to the PIH Alert. Email sales@nanmckay.com to get started.