| Annual Revision Service Calendar |
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| Family Self-Sufficiency Master Book |
| 2012: |
FSS Master Book has been updated to include new information on HUD’s Logic Model for program evaluation and funding. Because understanding logic models is crucial for any agency running an FSS program, we have decided to issue this information in a second revision for 2012. Changes to this November 2012 revision include:
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An entirely new section covering the ins and outs of HUD's logic model, including its many parts and how to navigate them
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Executive summaries from two FSS program evaluation studies for reference
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Other minor changes to bring the content current with HUD regulations and guidance
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| 2012: |
For the 2012 revision, the Family Self-Sufficiency Master Book has been fully reorganized for logical flow, with a new chapter on HUD’s logic model and a completely revised glossary. In addition, the logic model chapter is in the process of redevelopment in order to be the most comprehensive available, and is slated for release later in the year. |
| HCV Executive Management |
| 2012: |
The book has been completely revised, from cover to cover. The new edition will replace the current version, So there are no updated pages to replace; the book is shipped ready to use.
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| HCV Financial Management and Reporting |
| 2012: |
The 2012 Revision has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including:
- Revision due to changes in the SEMAP lease-up indicator effective in a final rule published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2012
- Information regarding 2012 appropriations, the financial data schedule, and compliance requirements
- Minor revisions per Notice PIH 2012-11, voluntary transfer to vouchers
- Minor revisions per Notice PIH 2011-59, reporting of admin fee reserve
- Other minor modifications and reorganizations for clarification and wording
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| 2011: |
The 2011 revision resulted in a completely revised and updated Master Book. The book has been so significantly revised that we are issuing a complete new book. There are no separate revision pages for this revision. |
| HCV Housing Quality Standards (HQS) |
| 2012: |
The Housing Quality Standards Master Book contains the following additions for the 2012 revision:
- Additions regarding verifying the correction of HQS deficiencies per Notice PIH 2011-29
- Other clarifications resulting from Notice PIH 2011-29 regarding electrical hazards
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| 2011: |
The Housing Quality Standards Master Book contains the following additions for the 2011 revision:
- Best practice recommendations regarding the prohibition of double-keyed deadbolt locks and the use of burglar bars in light of space and security requirements and health and safety requirements
- "Good judgement" interpretations of bedbug infestations
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| Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| 2013: |
For the 2013 revision, the HCV Master Book has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including:
- Revisions to the definition of family and nondiscrimination requirements per the equal access final rule published in the Federal Register February 3, 2012
- Changes regarding restrictions on sex offenders per Notice PIH 2012-28
- Updates to the list of federally mandated income exclusions as published in the Federal Register
- Revisions concerning the now PHA-established passbook rate as specified in Notice PIH 2012-29
- Changes per Notice PIH 2012-42 on moves with continued assistance
- Other minor modifications and corrections for clarification and wording
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| 2012: |
For The 2012 revision, the Housing Choice Voucher Master Book has been brought current with all recent HUD requirements and guidance, including:
- Clarifications regarding kinship guardian assistance payments (Kin-GAP) and similar kinship care payments under Notice PIH 2012-1
- Changes regarding rent reasonable as specified in Notice PIH 2011-46
- Several revisions to account for clarifications provided under Notice PIH 2011-54 regarding project-based vouchers (PBVs)
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| 2011: |
For the 2011 revision, the Housing Choice Voucher Master Book has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including extensive changes regarding HUD’s new verification hierarchy outlined in Notice PIH 2010-19. The 2011 revision also includes:
- Minor revisions regarding rent reasonableness per Notice PIH 2010-18 and 50058 reporting per Notice PIH 2010-25
- Changes regarding accessibility and nondiscrimination as outlined in Notice PIH 2010-26
- Updates to account for the publication of the VAWA Final Rule and updated VAWA regulations
- Changes involving portability and moves with continued assistance specified in Notice PIH 2011-3
- Other minor modifications and reorganizations for clarification and wording
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| Housing Regulations on CD |
| 2013: |
The 2013 revision to Housing Regulations on CD includes the addition of the following regulatory changes:
- Final Rule, “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity,” issued February 3, 2012, effective March 5, 2012. (Revises 24 CFR Part 5.100, Part 5.105, Part 5.403, Part 236.1, Part 982, Part 982.4, and 982.201.)
- Final Rule, “Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Discriminatory Effects Standard,” issued February 15, 2013, effective March 18, 2013. (Revises 24 CRF Part 100.5, adds new paragraph (d)(5) to Part 100.70, revises Part 100.120, revises and adds new paragraph to Part 100.130, added new Subpart G —Discriminatory Effect to part 100.)
- Final Rule, “Revision to the Section 8 Management Assessment Program Lease-Up Indicator,” issued May 31, 2012, effective July 2012. (Revises 24 CRF Part 985.3(n).)
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| 2011: |
The 2011 revision to Housing Regulations on CD includes the addition of the following regulatory changes:
- Interim Rule, “Public Housing Evaluation and Oversight: Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Determining and Remedying Substantial Default,” issued February 23, 2011, effective March 25, 2011. (Removes 24 CFR Part 901, revises Part 902, and adds new Part 907.)
- Final Rule, “Adjustment of Civil Money Penalty Amount for Inflation:” issued June22, 2011, effective July 22, 2011. (Revises penalty for failure to disclose lead-based paint hazards.) Entire Part 30 was added to the CFRs.
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| Project-Based Accounting for PHA's Master Book |
| 2012: |
This revision is a completely new edition of the book, redone from cover to cover. |
| 2011: |
Revisions are underway. Details coming soon.
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| Public Housing Master Book |
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In 2012, the Public Housing Master Book has been brought current with all recent HUD requirements and guidance, including:
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Additions concerning work preferences and work activity as a condition of continued occupancy at certain public housing developments as specified in Notice PIH 2011-33
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Clarifications regarding California’s kinship guardian assistance payments (Kin-GAP) and similar kinship care payments under Notice PIH 2012-1
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Additions per Notice PIH 2011-44 on recordkeeping for lead-based paint requirements
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| 2011: |
For the 2011 revision, the Public Housing Master Book has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance, including extensive changes regarding HUD's new verification hierarchy outlined in Notice PIH 2010-19. The 2011 revision also includes:
- Changes to account for ensuring compliance with Privacy Act requirements, as specified in Notice PIH 2010-15
- changes regarding accessibility and nondiscrimination as outlined in Notice PIH 2010-26
- Updates to account for the publication of the VAWA Final Rule and updated VAWA regulations
- Updates to the regulations for the PHAS interim rule
- Other minor modifications and reorganizations for clarification and wording
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| Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Master Book |
| 2012: |
For the 2012 revision, the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Master Book has been brought current with all recent HUD requirements and guidance, including:
- Additions regarding guidance provided in Accounting Brief #17 on reporting unit months available and unit months leased
- A completely revised and updated reference section, including the proposed physical condition interim scoring notice
- Several minor corrections and revisions to bring content current
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| Public Housing Management Master Book |
| 2012: |
The Public Housing Management Master Book has a completely new chapter on the public housing assessment system (PHAS) owing to the issuance of the PHAS interim rule. The 2011 revision also includes:
- Changes regarding work preferences as a public housing waiting list management tool and lease provision for certain buildings according to Notice PIH 2011-33
- Updates to account for the publication of the VAWA final rule and updated VAWA regulations
- Other minor modifications and reorganizations for clarification and wording
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| Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Master Book |
| 2012: |
The UPCS CD has been brought current with all recent regulatory requirements and guidance and contains the following revisions in its 2011 revision:
- A replacement for newer REAC compilation bulletin, Revision 2.1, dated May 25, 2011
- The addition of a QA protocol and clarification regarding buildings, scattered sites, and smoke detectors, effective as of October 10, 2011
- The addition of inspector Notice No. 2010-01, UPCS Inspection Protocol for Other Hazards Bed Bug Infestation
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