APPS & REAC

News and Notes 

  
 Murphy Consulting Services  ▪  111 Marburth Avenue  ▪  Towson, MD 21286

TRAINING      ▪     RESOURCES     ▪     GUIDANCE
Volume 2 Issue 1 January 7, 2009 
What's New!

With the industry transition from TRACS to iMAX, everyone will need a HUD Secure System (WASS) User ID (also known as an "M" number) in order to request and receive their voucher payments.
Do not wait. The multi-step registration process HUD uses as a security measure has taken some companies as long as 4 weeks to finalize.
 
Occasional system glitches, waylaid activation key code letters and incorrect addresses can slow you down.  Murphy Consulting can help.  We get most folks registered within 10 days. 

Contact us today!
REAC Tip of the Week
Did you know?

Currently, REAC does not deduct points for tripping hazards inside units.

You should still address this hazard, but if the REAC inspector takes points off your inspection score, know you have solid grounds for an appeal. 

Be sure you know your rights and HUD's appeals process.

HUD Previous Participation / 2530
Tip of the Week
 
Did you know?
HUD has been well ahead of the curve on "going green" initiatives. 
The APPS System was designed to replace the current HUD 2530 paper submission process used for approving owners and management agents to participate in HUD projects. 
 
Electronic 2530 submissions for Previous Participation reporting automate the Field Office review process.  This not only helps expedite your approval, but it also helps the environment.
 
A New Year - New Training Initiatives
Start the New Year right. Prepare and train your team for success!

Schedule a Training Session for the 1st quarter 2009,
mention "APPS & REAC News and Notes" and receive 10% off.  
 
Denise Murphy, a certified NeighborWorks® America consultant,
provides training on:
   *  HUD Secure System Set-up to activate access to
        APPS,  PASS,  EIV  &  TRACS

   *  EIV Security Awareness

   *  Previous Participation Reporting & 2530 Submissions

   *  REAC Inspections and Appeals

   *  Tax Credit Basics
 
Call us today to design a training program to fit your needs!

See our website for more details
 

Murphy Consulting Services provides Training, Resources and Guidance to affordable housing professionals in the areas of HUD Previous Participation Reporting, 2530 Submissions, HUD Secure System set-up, navigating APPS & PASS, and REAC Inspections and Appeals.
 
For more information,  Visit our web site today!
  
Denise Murphy, Principal
Murphy Consulting Services
helping businesses succeed
111 Marburth Avenue
Towson, MD 21286
www.murphyconsultingsvs.com
410-821-6953

Helpful Links

 
Going Green
Turn over a new leaf
in the New Year!
Renew your commitment to Go Green.

See Maryland's new Green Print Initiative for ideas on how you can be Smart, Green & Growing.

Learn about NeighborWorks America's  Think Green Act Green program which focuses on advancing Environmental responsibility across the community development industry.

 
RHIIP Tips
For important affordable housing  information and updates, subscribe to HUD's Rental  Housing Integrity Improvement Project (RHIIP) weekly mailing list.

This link also allows you access to archived tips. 


Be sure to check out these wonderful resources to start your New Year right!







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