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<br />City of Santa Ana - 67 - 2022 Annual Action Plan <br /> <br />and/or issue a new RFP at its discretion <br /> <br />4. If the jurisdiction is unable to meet the homeless participation requirement in 24 CFR <br />576.405(a), the jurisdiction must specify its plan for reaching out to and consulting with <br />homeless or formerly homeless individuals in considering policies and funding decisions <br />regarding facilities and services funded under ESG. <br />The City consults and works with the County and CoC homeless services staff as well as local <br />homeless service providers, advocacy groups, facilities and other stakeholders in determining its <br />strategic approach, policies and funding decisions. A previously homeless individual participated on <br />the ESG funding review panel. Individuals who were previously homeless provide assistance in <br />outreach and engagement services and provide feedback to Staff. In addition, the CoC’s strategy <br />reflects the participation of all 34 cities in Orange County as well as individuals who are homeless <br />or previously homeless, schools, and a host of other organizations and stakeholders. <br /> <br />5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG. <br />The City utilizes the HUD Monitoring ESG handbook to monitor each program’s performance to <br />ensure that goals are on track and funds are used for eligible activities. On a quarterly basis, <br />invoices are reviewed to ensure program compliance. In addition, the quarterly financial invoices <br />are monitored by City Accounting staff. On-site monitoring of non-profit organizations is done by <br />staff and by consultants for both program and financial records on an as-needed basis, or at least <br />every three years. The City works closely with the CoC and other ESG jurisdictions in the County to <br />standardize processes and approaches as much as possible. <br /> <br />EXHIBIT 1