From:                              SSVF

Sent:                               Friday, December 11, 2015 1:59 PM

Subject:                          SSVF Program Updates December 11, 2015

 

Importance:                   High

 

Topics:

 

1.     Final Reminder to Complete HHS Payment Requests for SSVF FY2015 Grants by December 15th

2.     SSVF National Webinar on December 17, 2015:  Compliance and Monitoring

3.     Resource Webinar:  Introduction to COA and the Accreditation Process

 

1...Final Reminder to Complete HHS Payment Request for SSVF FY2015 Grants by December 15th

 

 

The extension period has passed for FY 2015 SSVF grants.  This reminder is for all SSVF grantees with programs that ended on 09/30/15 (this refers to all SSVF grant awards except for Priority 1) that all payment requests MUST be submitted to the HHS Payment Management System by close of business on December 15, 2015.  All final draws and transactions must be processed by this date, as the HHS accounts are scheduled to automatically to close on December 16, 2015.  There are no exceptions to this deadline, as grantees have been instructed over the last few weeks to begin closing FY2015 grant accounts.  It is important that grantees are aware that the SSVF Program Office no longer closes the accounts on an individual basis, as we have done in the past.  Remaining funds will be returned to the Department of Treasury and the SSVF Program Office does not have the authority or ability to process any requests after the December 15, 2015 close.    It is costly to keep grant accounts active after project terms have ended and the VA is making every effort to minimize program costs.  Grantees have until COB December 15, 2015 to make any final HHS draws and transactions.  Again, HHS accounts for FY2015 will be closed on December 16, 2015.

 

2. …SSVF National Webinar on Compliance and Monitoring:  Lessons Learned and Preparation for FY2016

Description:  Join us for a National Webinar highlighting lessons learned through SSVF monitoring over the past fiscal year. The presentation will focus on generalized results of monitoring, common compliance findings, changes for the upcoming year and how to prepare for an upcoming uniformed monitoring visit. In addition, the SSVF Program Office will provide the annual required training on Fraud Awareness- Detection, Prevention and Risk Mitigation

 

          Title:  Compliance and Monitoring:  Lessons Learned and Preparation for FY2016

          Date:  December 17, 2015

          Time:  2:00pm to 3:00pm EST

 

Register here:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5779109352878534146

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

 

3. …Introduction to COA and the Accreditation Process

Description: This live webinar is designed for people with little or no knowledge about COA, this introductory webinar provides an overview of the Council on Accreditation and the accreditation process. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA and elements of COA's accreditation process and standards.

Cost:  Free

 

Title:  Introduction to COA and the Accreditation Process

Date:  January 12, 2016

Time:  3:00pm to 4:30pm EST

 

Register here:  http://coa.force.com/coasite/EventDetail?eventId=70138000001326HAAQ&origin=EventSearch

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

 

 

 

Thank you,

SSVF Program Office