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APPS
 & REAC
News and Notes 
 
your free monthly e-newsletter for
HUD news, APPS help and REAC info
 
Volume 3 Issue 12

September 21, 2010

published by Murphy Consulting 
Making the Complex Comprehensible
www.MurphyConsultingSvs.com
In This Issue
HUD System - Scheduled Maintenance
Tip of the Month - Security Requirements
Tip of the Month - Bed Bugs (again)
APPS & 2530 Training - Denver
Helpful Links
What's New 
  
The HUD Secure System will be off-line for all subsystems (APPS, TRACS, IMAX, EIV, LOCCS and others)  this Friday September 24th at 8:00PM Eastern Daylight Time until 7:00AM on Monday, September 27th for system maintenance.  Plan your system access needs accordingly.
 
Additionally, the FASS system will be unavailable on the Public Housing side as a result of application testing from Friday September 24th at 8:00PM Eastern Daylight Time until 7:00AM on Thursday, September 27th
 
Contact Murphy Consulting at 410-821-6953 for all your HUD Secure System access needs.
 
Tip of the Month - Security Requirements
Did you know?
 
The TRACS Security Awareness Training and Rules of Behavior must be completed by October 1st or you will lose your ability to send TRACS Files. 
 
Please remember that there are separate Rules of Behavior for WASS, EIV and TRACS and separate Security Testing requirements for TRACS and EIV
 
Murphy Consulting provides Helpful Links below to assist you with meeting the TRACS deadline.
Tip of the Month - REAC Inspections
Did you know?
 
Effective this month, REAC Inspectors will report the presence or existence of bed bugs during their physical inspection under "Other Hazard."  
 
While no points will be deducted, you should aggressively pursue pest management control for any level of Bed Bug infestation.  See our Helpful Links below for some resources to assist you. 
 
For help with the HUD Secure System, 2530 Reporting, HUD Flags or navigating the APPS system, contact Denise Murphy .
TRAINING: APPS, 2530 & HUD Secure Systems 
 
DenverOctober 5th  (1pm to 4pm)
Gaining and Maintaining HUD Secure System Access 
  • 1/2 day course
  • ideal for Property Managers and Regional Managers
  • recommended pre-requisite for our APPS class
  • only $80.00
DenverOctober 6th  (8:30am to 4:00pm)
The Dreaded HUD 2530 & APPS - Making the Complex Comprehensible
  • full day course
  • HUD staff invited
  • only $275.00
 Take both classes for only $310
 
Check out our Training Calendar here for details!
Archives Available of APPS & REAC 
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Upcoming Training Dates
HUD 2530 & APPS class is coming to
 Denver on October 6th. 
 
See our Training Opportunities below for dates and details. Or click here to view registration info.
 
 
APPS training in January:
  • Baltimore/
    Washington
- location near BWI airport
- date to be determined
Gaining & Maintaining EIV Access
* Looking for annual Security Awareness training to meet HUD's annual requirement?
 
* Sites keep losing access to contracts in EIV?
 
* Need a refresher on required reports?
 
Murphy Consulting offers a low cost, private group Webinar for its existing clients:
EIV Annual Security & Use Training
 
Contact us today at
(410) 821-6953 
 
New APPS Class Sponsor Opportunities
 
 Click here to send us an e-mail if you are interested in sponsoring an APPS/2530 class in your town.
 
Currently seeking a sponsor for classes in:
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA
  • Texas or New Mexico
 
Other locations will also be considered.
Helpful Links
 
Accept the TRACS Rules of Behavior by logging into the HUD Secure System here and going into the TRACS system.
 
Take the TRACS Security Awareness Testing by October 1st and no later than 30 days after accepting the Rules of Behavior. Click here for detailed instructions.
 
 
Additional Bed Bug information and resources:
National Center for Healthy Housing Report : "What's Working for Bed Bug Control in Multifamily Housing"
Murphy Consulting
111 Marburth Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21286
www.MurphyConsultingSvs.com
410-821-6953