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Whether the informal review is to be conducted via videoconferencing or telephone call - <br />in, SAHA will provide all parties login information and/or conferencing call -in <br />information before the review. <br />Informal Review Procedures [24 CFR 982.554(b)] <br />The informal review must be conducted by a person other than the one who made or approved <br />the decision under review, or a subordinate of this person. <br />The applicant must be provided an opportunity to present written or oral objections to the <br />decision of SAHA. <br />Informal Review Decision [24 CFR 982.554(b)] <br />SAHA must notify the applicant of SAHA's final decision, including a brief statement of the <br />reasons for the final decision. <br />SAHA Policy <br />In rendering a decision, SAHA will evaluate the following matters: <br />Whether or not the grounds for denial were stated factually in the notice to the <br />family. <br />The validity of grounds for denial of assistance: If the grounds for denial are not <br />specified in the regulations, then the decision to deny assistance will be <br />overturned. <br />The validity of the evidence: SAHA will evaluate whether the facts presented <br />prove the grounds for denial of assistance. If the facts prove that there are grounds <br />for denial, and the denial is required by HUD, SAHA will uphold the decision to <br />deny assistance. <br />If the facts prove the grounds for denial, and the denial is discretionary, SAHA <br />will consider the recommendation of the person conducting the informal review in <br />making the final decision whether to deny assistance. <br />SAHA will notify the applicant of the final decision, including a statement explaining the <br />reason(s) for the decision, within 14 days of the informal review decision. The notice <br />will be mailed to the applicant and his or her representative, if any, along with proof of <br />mailing. <br />If the decision to deny is overturned as a result of the informal review, processing for <br />admission will resume. <br />If the family fails to appear for their informal review, the denial of admission will stand <br />and the family will be so notified. <br />16-III.C. INFORMAL HEARINGS FOR PARTICIPANTS [24 CFR 982.5551 <br />PHAs must offer an informal hearing for certain SAHA determinations relating to the individual <br />circumstances of a participant family. A participant is defined as a family that has been admitted <br />to SAHA's HCV program and is currently assisted in the program. The purpose of the informal <br />4-41 <br />