HA Item 3 - Public Hearing - Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Housing Authority Annual Plan

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Page 3 of 7 form HUD-50075-HCV (03/31/2024) B.3 Progress Report. Provide a description of the PHA’s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan. Goal # 1: Fully utilize all funding provided by HUD and apply for additional funding to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. Objective # 1: Utilize 100% of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY. SAHA utilized 99% of our Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for CY 2023. Objective # 2: Apply for new funding opportunities for additional vouchers. In August 2023, SAHA accepted an award of twenty-four (24) new Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers and Special Administrative Fees awarded under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 (P.L. 117-328) (the 2023 Act) and PIH Notice 2023-21. In September 2023, SAHA received an award of twenty-five (25) new Foster Youth to Independence vouchers awarded under PIH Notice 2023-04. Goal # 2: Expand participation in the Family Self -Sufficiency Program for families to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance. Objective # 1: Expand the number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program increased by 36 new participants. Specifically, 93 families were enrolled in January 2023 and 129 families were enrolled by the end of December 2023. The number of mandatory slots for SAHA also decreased to 56. In addition, the percent of families enrolled over mandatory slots is equal to 230%, and 71% of families have an escrow account balance in the program. SAHA sent a monthly electronic Family Self-Sufficiency Program newsletter to our participants who have provided us with their e-mail addresses. Each newsletter features a Story of Success for a family who is participating in the program. In addition, SAHA also provided an annual calendar to all of our participants with a Story of Success for each month. Objective # 2: Assist Family Self-Sufficiency Program participants to become self-sufficient and graduate from the program. During this Fiscal Year, there were no new participants who graduated from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Goal # 3: Ensure the accuracy, integrity and compliance of all voucher program operations. Objective # 1: Retain High Performer SEMAP status. SAHA was certified as a High Performer for FY 22-23. The final SEMAP score for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2023 is 93. SAHA audited a total of 380 randomly selected files under SEMAP Indicator # 3, even though the minimum sample size required by HUD was only 36 files. This is equal to ten (10) times the number of files required to be audited by HUD. For SEMAP Indicator # 5, SAHA conducted a total of 53 randomly selected quality control inspections even though the minimum sample size required by HUD was only 35 quality control inspections. This is twice the number of quality control inspections required to be audited by HUD. Goal # 4: Increase assisted housing choices by providing quality customer service to existing landlords and conducting outreach to new landlords. Objective # 1: Communicate on a regular basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates. SAHA sent a monthly electronic Landlord Newsletter to our active landlords. Each newsletter provided key program updates and information for landlords. Objective # 2: Maintain active participation in the Orange County Apartment Association and attend local events to promote participation in the program. SAHA renewed our membership with the Orange County Apartment Association. Goal # 5: Provide equal opportunity, affirmatively further fair housing and provide regular training on fair housing for staf f, owners and participants. Objective # 1: Provide an annual mandatory training for all Housing Authority staff. On August 31, 2023, SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training is required for all employees. Objective # 2: Provide information on fair housing to owners and participants. SAHA provided information on fair housing to owners and participants. Goal # 6: Provide information on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 2013 to active participants and owners to ensure p rotection for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking. SAHA provided information on VAWA to all program applicants, participants and landlords. B.4 Capital Improvements. – Not Applicable EXHIBIT 1