BACKGROUND
HUD utilizes SEMAP to evaluate a public housing authority’s (PHA) management of the HCV program. SEMAP scores are based on a combination of electronic data reported to HUD at regular intervals by PHAs and self-reported scores based on internal audits conducted by PHA staff. PHAs use HUD’s SEMAP Certification form to submit their scores. HACCC’s completed form for the fiscal year is attached. The SEMAP rating consists of fourteen separate performance indicators plus a Bonus Indicator. Scores for Indicators 1-8 on the attached SEMAP Certification form are based upon HACCC’s internal review and an external review conducted by a consultant. Scores for Indicators 9-14 on the attached SEMAP Certification form are based on HUD’s automatic scoring of these Indicators. Based on staff's certification, HACCC’s HCV program is entitled to receive 130 out of 140 possible points, which will result in a SEMAP score of 93%. The rating becomes official after HUD reviews and approves the submission. If HUD maintains this score, HACCC will qualify as a “High Performer” under HUD’s SEMAP program.
HACCC achieved a favorable score in 13 of 13 of the SEMAP Indicators for which it is eligible. Specifically, HACCC scored points in the following Indicators
- Selection From the Waiting List
- Determination of Rent Reasonableness
- Determination of Adjusted Income
- Maintaining Current Utility Allowance Schedules
- Conducting Quality Control Inspections
- Expanding Housing Opportunities
- Maintaining Current Payment Standards
- Conducting Annual Income Reexaminations
- Correctly Calculating Tenant Rent
- Conducting Pre-Contract Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections
- Housing Quality Standards Enforcement
- Annual HQS Inspections
- Lease-Up/Utilization Rate
- Housing Quality Standards Enforcement
Because the Agency is no longer eligible; HACCC did not score any points in the following Indicator:
- Family Self Sufficiency (FSS)
HACCC is no longer rated under SEMAP for this Indicator because we have graduated more FSS participants than the minimum required by HUD. Were the Agency still rated, HACCC would receive points for this Indicator.
FISCAL IMPACT
HUD provides over one hundred and seventy-four million dollars annually to serve low-income families in Contra Costa County via the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance program. Approval of this SEMAP certification is a condition for continued funding.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION
Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve Resolution No. 5251, HACCC would be in jeopardy of losing over one hundred and seventy-four million dollars in funding that provides rental assistance for low-income families in Contra Costa County.