Wednesdays with CMS
Learning remotely can feel like a daunting task, but we’re here to help. That’s why we’ve developed specific webinars to cater to your needs. Wednesdays with CMS will bring you up to date information on a variety of topics with a focus on remote learning. Whether you're brushing up on tenant selection plans or preparing for an MOR, CMS remote training will guide you in an interactive environment, making sure you stay engaged and absorb the content.
Free and paid webinars will be available to you on Wednesdays throughout the coming months. Take a look, register and join our mailing list to be the first to hear about HUD updates, tools, free webinars and much more.
*Registration will open up for each webinar as the date approaches. If you are interested in receiving our Wednesday emails, sign up for our mailing list or contact us at training@cms-results.com. Special discounts available to AHMA members. Trainers listed are subject to change
Streamlining Your Tenant Selection Plan | Register Now
June 3, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $80
Trainer: Tim Schanne, Quality Assurance Manager
Pre-Recorded Session
Are you having difficulties updating and administering your Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) in compliance with HUD regulations? The slightest change or new HUD policy could require an update to your TSP as well as your operational procedures. This webinar will help simplify the complexities of the required areas of your TSP. Areas covered include eligibility, income limits, criminal screening, verification, rejecting ineligible applicants, and the student rule.
Contract Renewal Options | Register Now
June 10, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: Jenny Higgs, Contracts Manager
Live Webinar
Submitting a contract renewal can be a challenging process due to all of the rules and regulations and documentation that is required. Do you know when your renewal is due? Do you know what is required to be submitted? Do you know what option(s) you qualify for? This webinar will walk you through each option and its requirements. At the end, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A with our contracts expert.
Vacancy Special Claims | Register Now
June 17, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $80
Trainer: Lori Mannerude, Voucher Manager
Pre-Recorded Session
Submitting a special claim can be an intimidating process due to all the required documentation. Did you know that oftentimes properties have hundreds or even thousands of dollars they could claim for certain circumstances, like vacancies? Tune in to understand how to submit your next special claim to your Contract Administrator.
Damage and Unpaid Rent Special Claims | Register Now
June 24, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $80
Trainer: Lori Mannerude, Voucher Manager
Pre-Recorded Session
Submitting a special claim can be an intimidating process due to all the required documentation. Did you know that oftentimes properties have hundreds or even thousands of dollars they could claim for certain circumstances, like damages or unpaid rent? Tune in to understand how to submit your next special claim to your Contract Administrator.
Closing MORs
July 8, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: Angela Branson, Compliance Specialist
Live Webinar
Resolving MOR findings are essential for ensuring you remain in compliance with HUD occupancy requirements. Yet, we understand that resolving Management & Occupancy Review (MOR) findings can be a very time-consuming task. Streamline, save time, and close out your MOR as quickly as possible. Take a more simplified approach to understanding your MOR report, to resolve and correct issues, and to respond to your Performance-Based Contract Administrator.
TRACS Errors
July 15, 2020,10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: Lori Mannerude, Voucher Manager
Live Webinar
Do you want to become more proficient in understanding TRACS errors and how TRACS works? Or are you newly responsible for processing TRACS files for subsidy payments? Then this webinar is for you. Learn how to understand and resolve TRACS errors in a more efficient manner, and increase your probability of receiving on-time subsidy payments. Learn best practices and tips on how to work through your TRACS messages and sail through your voucher submissions. TRACS can be daunting but we are here to help.
Affordable Housing 101
July 22, 2020, September 2, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: TBD
Live Webinar
Section 8, single family, multifamily, public housing, FHA, what's the difference? How does it all work together? Why are the rules so different? Finally, your opportunity to make sense of it all. For the experienced property management staff or manager to the new non-profit or public housing employee, this webinar is for anyone looking to gain a better grasp on the dizzying world of affordable housing.
Utility Allowance Analysis
August 5, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: Jenny Higgs, Contracts Manager
Live Webinar
Do HUD requirements make submitting your property’s Utility Allowance Analysis challenging and cumbersome? This webinar will reveal best practices to gather required documentation, and to submit timely and in compliance with HUD regulations. Learn from the best! One of our industry experts will unlock hidden secrets on how to save time as you process your UA Analysis.
Resident Complaints
August 12, 2020, September 23, 2020,10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: TBA
Live Webinar
Did you know that Performance-Based Contract Administrators (PBCA) have certain requirements imposed upon them to work with Owners and Management Agents as it relates to Resident Complaints? When a Resident complaint is sent to your PBCA, what is your next step? This webinar will demystify the Resident complaint process. Walk away with tips and tricks on how to best resolve the issue and respond to your PBCA.
Repayment Agreements - Old and New RPAs
August 19, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: Lori Mannerude, Voucher Manager
Live Webinar
Did you know Repayment Agreements (RPAs) ensure a tenant can afford their monthly payment even if they failed to submit or submitted incorrect information on an application, certification, or recertification? What do you need to include in the signed RPA document? Changes are coming with the implementation of TRACS 2.0.3.A. on recoding these repayments on your voucher submissions. This webinar will walk-through HUD’s requirements for valid RPAs and what you need to know to be in compliance.
Tenant File Review Worksheet
September 9, 2020, 10:00am-11:00am
Price: $90
Trainer: TBD
Live Webinar
The Tenant File Review Worksheet is an important piece of your Management and Occupancy Review (MOR). This is one of our most popular webinars as it walks you through each section of form HUD-9834 and describes the requirement in detail. You will have the opportunity to ask our PBCA Compliance Manager questions throughout the one and a half hour training.
