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<br />EXHIBIT 1 <br />B.4 Civil Rights Certification <br />Form HUD-50077, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic <br />attachment to the PHA Plan. <br />B.5 <br />B.6 <br />Certification by State or Local Officials. <br />Form HUD 50077-SL, Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the <br />PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. <br />Progress Report. <br />Provide a description of the PHA’s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan. <br />Goal # 1: Fully utilize all funding provided by HUD and apply for additional funding to serve the most vulnerable members of our <br />community. <br />Objective # 1: Utilize 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY. <br />SAHA utilized 100.4% of our Annual Budget Authority from HUD for CY 2021. <br />Objective # 2: Apply for new funding opportunities for additional vouchers. <br />In June 2021, SAHA received an award of eighty-nine (89) new Emergency Housing Vouchers awarded under PIH Notice 2021-15. <br />Goal # 2: Expand participation in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for families to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and <br />independence from our assistance. <br />Objective # 1: Expand the number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. <br />The number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program decreased from 122 families enrolled to 106. The COVID-19 <br />pandemic impacted our capacity and ability to outreach to new participants. However, the number of mandatory slots for SAHA <br />decreased by one (1) from 60 to 59 total mandatory slots. The percent of families enrolled over mandatory slots is equal to 180% and <br />78% of families have an escrow account balance in the program. <br />SAHA continued sending a monthly electronic Family Self-Sufficiency Program newsletters to our participants who have provided us <br />with their e-mail addresses. Each newsletter features a Story of Success for a family who is participating in the program. In addition, <br />SAHA also provided an annual calendar to all of our participants with a Story of Success for each month. <br />Objective # 2: Assist Family Self-Sufficiency Program participants to become self-sufficient and graduate from the program. <br />During this Fiscal year, one (1) participant graduated from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. <br />Goal # 3: Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all voucher program operations. <br />Objective # 1: Retain High Performer SEMAP status. <br />SAHA was certified as a High Performer for FY 20-21. SAHA audited a total of 273 files under SEMAP Indicator # 3, even though the <br />minimum sample size required by HUD was only 35 files. For SEMAP Indicator # 5, SAHA conducted a total of 46 quality control <br />inspections even though the minimum sample size required by HUD was only 34 quality control inspections. <br />Goal # 4: Increase assisted housing choices by providing quality customer service to existing landlords and conducting outreach to new <br />landlords. <br />Objective # 1: Communicate on a regular basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates. <br />During this Fiscal Year SAHA e-mailed a newsletter in December and January. <br />Objective # 2: Maintain active participation in the Orange County Apartment Association and attend local events to promote participation in the <br />program. <br />SAHA renewed our membership with the Orange County Apartment Association. Local events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 <br />pandemic. <br />Goal # 5: Provide equal opportunity, affirmatively further fair housing and provide regular training on fair housing for staff, owners and <br />participants. <br />Objective # 1: Provide an annual mandatory training for all Housing Authority staff. <br />On August 27, 2021, SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training is required <br />for all employees. <br />Objective # 2: Provide information on fair housing to owners and participants. <br />SAHA provided information on fair housing to owners and participants. <br />Goal # 6: Provide information on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2013 to active participants and owners to ensure protection <br />for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking. <br />SAHA provided information on VAWA to all program applicants, participants and landlords. <br />Page 3 of 5 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014)