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Volume 12, Number 22 - December 15, 1997

Advocate 12:22 in PDF (334k) To view in PDF, you’ll need the free Acrobat Reader from Adobe. President's Forum: Happy Holidays to all Administration develops FY99 HUD budget request Inspector General critical of HUD 2020 reform plan To what extent does welfare reform affect public housing? PHADA opposes rule for replacement housing factor Public Housing News to Use: Year Round Christmas

Volume 12, Number 21 - December 1, 1997

Advocate 12:21 in PDF (350k) President's Forum: PFS funding may be higher than expected in FY98 PHADA continues work on HA performance standards Marchman confirmation as PH chief held up in Senate HUD issues cost benefit analysis of reform plan HUD provides sample lease for public housing PHADA comments on mandatory conversion rule Interim rule issued on Single Audit Act changes HUD draft notices address treatment of income Public Housing News to Use: Wake Up! (Part II)

Volume 12, Number 20 - November 17, 1997

Advocate 12:20 in PDF (303k) President's Forum: PHADA to launch e-mail initiative for members Performance standards task force takes on PHMAP PHADA urges against Home Rule Grant in H.R. 2 Group scrutinizes physical inspections proposal Group comments on HUD's proposed 'customer survey' Update on pending public housing, Sec. 8 regulations Chart on pending regulations in PDF (5k) Audit says HUD awarded HOPE VI funds improperly HUD selects 18 HAs for Moving To Work initiative Public Housing News to Use: Wake Up! (Part I)

Volume 12, Number 19 - November 3, 1997

Advocate 12:19 in PDF (422k) President's Forum: Board sets priorities in Cheyenne Conference on housing bills expected in early 1998 Group continues work on HA performance standards PHADA criticizes 'biased and flawed' Section 8 study Draft notice seeks to address Audit Act changes Public Housing News to Use: Inspector General Audits

Volume 12, Number 18 - October 20, 1997

Advocate 12:18 in PDF (426k) President's Forum: Let's stay on top of things as final bill nears House and Senate plan for conference on housing bill Group meets to develop HA performance standards FBI seeks to reduce time for fingerprint checks Congress seeks answers from HUD on reform plan Public Housing News to Use: Customer Satisfaction

Volume 12, Number 17 - October 6, 1997

Advocate 12:17 in PDF (557k) President's Forum: Charting PHADA's course in Cheyenne Senate okays S. 462, funding bill still at conference Moran wants time limits provision added to H.R. 2 Home page debuts PHADA web calendar Rule issued on conversion of distressed public housing Reps. Lazio and Velazquez: The crisis in public housing Public Housing News to Use: Planning

Volume 12, Number 16 - September 22, 1997

Advocate 12:16 in PDF (234k) President's Forum: Henry Gonzalez, friend of public housing, to retire PHADA members hear from key legislators PHADA meets with Cuomo to discuss several issues HUD to issue notice on Single Audit Act changes Lazio gets temporary reforms through House PHADA comments on draft of HUD five-year plan Report compares Section 8 programs by jurisdiction size HUD updates members on PIH changes, upcoming rules Public Housing News to Use: The Bagel

Volume 12, Number 15 - September 8, 1997

Advocate 12:15 in PDF (196k) President's Forum: Input from HAs, residents could benefit reform HUD reform plan would alter role of local offices Chart of HUD's Proposed Reorganization in PDF (6k) Congress returns with housing bills on agenda New version of Grams amendment to S. 462 issued Study reviews Charlotte's Gateway program PHADA Issue Briefs Public Housing News to Use: Night Care

Volume 12, Number 14 - August 4, 1997

Advocate 12:14 in PDF (460k) President's Forum: PHADA's financial picture Lazio, Kennedy to address legislative conference HUD funding bills ready for post-Labor Day conference Sen. Allard seeks to partially voucher-out public housing Some Sec. 8 exempted from adding to FSS program size Gaffney: PHAs team up with HUD IG, others to eliminate gang violence HUD to shorten terms of Sec. 8 multifamily contracts HUD/HHS announce new NOFA for welfare families Public Housing News to Use: Computer Kids

Volume 12, Number 13 - July 21, 1997

Advocate 12:13 in PDF (268k) President’s Forum: Make the case for adequate funding S.462 delayed as staff work on controversial provisions Single Audit Act changes could be costly to small HAs PHMAP guidebook differs from rule in several cases Notice issued on income exclusions and deductions PHADA seeks fine-tuning of admissions/occupancy rule House appropriations bill moves to floor unchanged House/Senate have similar multifamily housing bills Public Housing News to Use: Beautification

Volume 12, Number 12 - July 7, 1997

Advocate 12:12 in PDF (227k) President’s Forum: Thanks to all; now we look to the future House panel keeps HUD funding at existing levels PHADA trustees elect new executive committee Cuomo unveils plan to restore confidence in HUD Results of PHADA survey on temporary housing reforms HUD to require more efficient obligation of CGP funds President announces plan for dealing with cities Public Housing News to Use: Partner Luncheon

Volume 12, Number 11 - June 16, 1997

Advocate 12:11 in PDF (338k) President’s Forum: Thanks for the last two years Housing, funding measures to face congressional action PHADA supports Grams amendment to Senate bill HUD to add ‘replacement housing factor’ to CGP Public housing crime fighting program expanded Report looks at 3 states’ success in welfare to work Proposed SSI change would affect public housing rents Gentry receives award for witness relocation initiative Public Housing News to Use: A Tribute to Jerry

Volume 12, Number 10 - June 2, 1997

Advocate 12:10 in PDF (334k) President’s Forum: Where we're at Devin Smith wins 1997 Bollinger Scholarship House passes Lazio bill by substantial margin Cuomo appears before Senate appropriations panel HUD alters public housing admissions/occupancy rules Chart summarizing admissions/occupancy proposed rule Groups recommend changes to SEMAP final rule Discussions begin on devising new mod formula Several states okayed to channel background checks Public Housing News to Use: Fourth of July

Volume 12, Number 9 - May 19, 1997

Advocate 12:9 in PDF (243k) President’s Forum: Assessing PHMAP Democrats fail in attempts to alter House legislation PHADA tells funding panel of priorities for FY98 Budget deal ensures renewal of Sec. 8 contracts Senate panel marks up housing legislation HUD Inspector General Susan Gaffney: Twelve Cities Final rule issued for exclusions to earned income PHADA supports Sec. 8 admissions/occupancy rule Chart describing Sec. 8 admissions/occupancy rule HUD pushes back reporting deadline for PHMAP Public Housing News to Use: Attracting Section 8 Landlords

Volume 12, Number 8 - May 5, 1997

Advocate 12:8 in PDF (240k) President’s Forum: Work requirement is an unfunded mandate on HAs House bill gets through ‘intense’ markup process PHADA objects to transfer of Section 8 reserves PHADA voices concern over revised PHMAP HUD opens up HOPE VI funding to more HAs Family Unification certificates available nationally in FY 1997 Notice clarifies renewal process for mod rehab units PHADA supports restrictions on leasing Sec. 8 to relatives HUD, Treasury propose bill to rein in high Sec. 8 rents Public Housing News to Use: Evictions

Volume 12, Number 7 - April 21, 1997

Advocate 12:7 in PDF (196k) President’s Forum: Congress to ‘spring’ into action with housing bills PHADA testifies on Senate housing legislation HUD develops its own housing reform package Survey describes use of temporary housing reforms PHADA takes positions on portfolio reengineering Latest conforming rule alters Section 8 programs Chart summarizing conforming rule changes HUD revises Section 8 admission/occupancy rules Public Housing News to Use: Mentors

Volume 12, Number 6 - April 7, 1997

Advocate 12:6 in PDF (286k) President’s Forum: Executive board meets with Secretary Cuomo Senate bill would retain Brooke-type rents Key differences remain between House/Senate bills HUD Inspector General Susan Gaffney: Preventing Fraud Amendment for full funding of operating subsidy fails HUD issues new notice on designated housing plans Chart comparing PIH 97-12 with previous notice and current law HUD IG puts ideas into legislative package PHADA queries HUD on differences in fee notices HUD redistributes funds from mod-troubled HAs Public Housing News to Use: Long Term Budget Outlook

Volume 12, Number 5 - March 24, 1997

Advocate 12:5 in PDF (244k) President’s Forum: Cuomo on the right course with HUD PHADA, Cuomo request modifications to Lazio bill Notice implements changes in admin fee calculations Inspection of HA properties a priority for Cuomo GAO studies progress of HOPE VI demonstration Senate housing bill said to closely resemble last year’s Gaffney says HUD needs to redefine its mission Proposal restricts landlords’ leasing of Sec. 8 to relatives Public Housing News to Use: Home Day Care

Volume 12, Number 4 - March 10, 1997

Advocate 12:4 in PDF (263k) President’s Forum: HAs should be given more latitude in admissions Cuomo warns panel of need to fund Section 8 renewals PHADA comments on eviction and screening provisions of House bill Group discusses occupancy issue with acting FHEO chief Most states have preliminary welfare plans in place HUD extends Moving to Work application due date GAO studies effect of proposal to dismantle HUD Summary of the Accreditation Provisions of H.R. 2 Public Housing News to Use: Working Family Preferences

Volume 12, Number 3 - February 24, 1997

Advocate 12:3 in PDF (337k) President’s Forum: Budget well below what is needed ... HUD seeks similar amounts for public housing in FY98 Section 8 renewals to eat up much of HUD budget HUD targets some of FY98 budget to welfare initiatives Cuomo seeks to put ‘HUD’s house in order’ with reforms PHADA recommends changes to House bill Many small housing-related bills introduced in House Public Housing News to Use: Valentine’s Day

Volume 12, Number 2 - February 10, 1997

Advocate 12:2 in PDF (294k) President’s Forum: Flexibility for HAs a better deal than home ... PHADA positions for 1997 legislative session PHADA takes issue with much of proposed SEMAP PHADA’s SEMAP Comments Cuomo gets nod from Senate PHADA comments on noncitizens interim rule HUD explains new rules for expiring Mod Rehab units Knollenberg introduces tenant integrity legislation

Volume 12, Number 1 - January 27, 1997

Advocate 12:1 in PDF (254k) President’s Forum: PHADA’s 1997 Legislative Priorities Cuomo brings homelessness, CD background to HUD post Lazio issues new housing bill similar to last year’s PHMAP interim rule issued, changes many indicators HAs can apply for Moving To Work demonstration Effect of welfare changes on public housing examined General Accounting Office completes report on PHMAP PHADA, HUD criticize OMB block grant proposal Report details Section 3 successes and limitations Public Housing News to Use: Transportation Problems