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CDBG CARES Act Webinar Series: Using CDBG-CV to Address Housing Instability – November 3, 2020 – 2:00 PM EST
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) makes $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) response funds available to CDBG grantees. This webinar will provide an overview of CDBG-CV with a particular emphasis on...
Extended to Nov 18: CMS Seeks Input on Recommended Quality Measures for Home- and Community-Based Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Request for Information (RFI) on a Recommended Measure Set for Medicaid-Funded Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The RFI seeks feedback on potential benefits of and challenges that could result...
Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency Sponsored Remaining 2020 Compliance Training: LIHTC (Nov) and HOME (Dec)
OHFA Sponsored Compliance Training November 9-10, 2020 Costello Compliance will be offering a LIHTC course in two 3-hour sessions. December 9-11, 2020 Costello Compliance will be offering a HOME Rental Fundamentals with optional Exam. To see all training classes...
HUD OIG Finds HUD Did Not Implement Correct Wage Determinations on FHA-Insured Multifamily Construction Projects in CA
Wage Determinations for FHA-Insured Multifamily Construction Projects HUD's Office of Inspector General audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) implementation of the prevailing wage provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act for its Federal Housing...
CDBG-CV Website and Program Support Available online!
HUD announced the launch of the new Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) website on the HUD Exchange. Through the CARES Act, Congress provided $5 billion for the CDBG-CV program to states, metropolitan cities, urban counties, and insular areas. Visit...