FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Performance Measure 2: ABOUT THIS MEASURE: HUD monitors timeliness to ensure that jurisdictions receiving community development

funds are spending their funds in a timely manner.

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK: Grantees must have a balance no > than 1.5 monitor activities to ensure construction deadlines and payment requests are on track. A projected decrease in the balance of remaining in the line of credit is a success. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: Factors include construction delays, weather, and Performance Measure 3: ABOUT THIS MEASURE: HUD measures the performance of the PHA to administer the HCV program in 14 areas. requiring special actions and reporting requirements by the Agency. WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK: Management routinely monitor client files and times its annual grant remaining in the line of credit, 60 days prior to the end of the program year. Staff closely capacity of organizations to administer grant activites. A score of 90 or above indicates a high performing agency, 60-89 is standard, and below 60 is a troubled agency unit inspections to ensure that staff are correctly administering program requirements. Performance Measure 4: ABOUT THIS MEASURE: Actual number of housing counseling clients who met with a HUD certified housing/rental counselor and received services from the Dept. of Housing & Community Development. WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK: Harford County funds partial salary for housing counselors (majority is grant funded) and needs to evaluate ongoing need and efficacy of counseling program. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: Housing market, foreclosure rates, availability of rental services and guidance. down payment funds, increased interest rates. New to our program is a certified rental counselor who plays a critical role in Services are tracked monthly in required HUD software and are reported quarterly for the state-funded programs. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: Monthly workshops for first-time homebuyers, availability of settlement assistance, state of economy and housing market. WHAT IS BEING DONE AND HOW CAN WE TRACK: and adherence with HUD regulations in administering the various programs. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: Competency of staff with regards to accuracy, detail

Performance Measure 5: ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Actual number of voucher clients participating in the voluntary FSS program Program provides

coaching and support services and an escrow/interest-bearing savings account to encourage participants to increase their

their dependence on welfar and rental subsidies. WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

FSS Coordinator runs a very successful program and

be used for any purpose - education, purchase of a home or vehicle, etc. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: Drive and on-going participation by eligible households currently regular gradutes of the 5 year program that have received escrow checks of as much as $60,000. These funds are tax-free and utilizing an HCV voucher to set and achieve goals with the encourage and support of the FSS coordinator and community

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