From:                              SSVF

Sent:                               Friday, April 15, 2016 2:03 PM

Subject:                          SSVF Program Update April 15, 2016

Attachments:                 Quarterly Certification.pdf

 

Importance:                   High

 

Topics:

 

1.     Quarterly Certifications Now Available in GIFTS – Due April 20, 2016

2.     Register for the National SSVF Webinar on April 21, 2016:  CARF and COA Accreditation Standards Overview

3.     RRH Waiver Request Process Update

4.     New AMI Limits for 2016

 

Quarterly Certifications Now Available in GIFTS – Due April 20, 2016

 

Beginning this fiscal year, the SSVF Program Office no longer requires Quarterly Narrative and Financial Report submissions.  In place of this reporting grantees are expected to complete a Quarterly Certification.  This month’s certification will cover the time period of 10/1/2015 – 3/31/2015 (note: Q1 & Q2).  The certification covers multiple SSVF program requirements including: compliance with the final rule, grant agreement, data quality criteria, staff training, and fiscal management.  PDF version of the requirement form is attached for your awareness (please do not submit this PDF to the Program Office).  Submissions are due no later than April 20th via the GIFTS grants management system.

NOTE:  If your agency did not receive Data Quality reports from the Repository this month, please respond to the data section of the Quarterly Certification based on the information you have received over the during of Q1 and Q2.

 

Register for the National SSVF Webinar on April 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern

 

Please register for the SSVF Webinar Series: CARF and COA Accreditation Overview for SSVF Providers on Apr 21, 2016 2:00 PM Eastern at: 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5790259502770746114

 

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and The Council on Accreditation (COA) will present an overview of the accreditation process and standards.  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

RRH Waiver Request Process Update

 

As reviewed on the SSVF National Webinar on January 21, 2016 SSVF grantees may wish to request a RRH Waiver for the current grant cycle.  All grantees that were approved for a “Prevention Waiver” in previous grant cycles need to re-apply  using new online GIFTS database process.  RRH Waiver requests must be submitted May 31, 2016. This is a community-wide strategic request that should be submitted only after coordinating with your relevant community stakeholders. In addition, a COC endorsement is required for each request. To initiate the process please review with your Regional Coordinator to have a preliminary discussion about the need for a RRH Waiver and the process for submission.

 

If you have any questions, please contact your Regional Coordinator.

 

National Webinars recordings are available at:

 

http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/ssvf_university/webinar_library

 

The RRH waiver form may be found under SSVF Developed Tools  at

 

http://www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf/?page=/official_guide/program_operations

 

New Area Media Income (AMI) limits for 2016

 

Please note that HUD has published new AMI limits for 2016. These became effective on March 28, 2016 and can be found at:  https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html

 

 

 

Thank you,

 

SSVF Program Office

 

NOTE:  If you are receiving this email in error, please disregard.  We request your patience as the SSVF Program Office continues to address system issues with the grants management database.