Posts Tagged ‘Housing Authorities’
Housing Authority Software: How to Choose the Right Stuff
Agencies today can live or die on their housing authority software. For agency employees in particular, these systems are vital to critical processes. It’s integral you select the right one. Does your current set-up boost or halt efficiency? If it’s the latter, act now to begin updating your software. Adopting a new system requires a…
Read MoreProcess Improvement Initiatives Help You Do More with Less
If you’re a housing authority director, you must find efficiency gaps in your organizations and then determine how to streamline annual inspection and ADA processes. Develop strategies for increasing the number of work orders you close daily or weekly, and consider how to leverage new technology to make your operations more efficient. Once you identify…
Read MoreGrab Your Magnifying Glass: A Guide for New Executive Directors
By Thomas Carr, partner In the U.S., there are over 3,300 public housing authorities. For the executive directors tasked with leading these authorities, it’s often the job of a lifetime. After all, these organizations offer you a platform to actively engage with your community and enact positive, meaningful change. Are you ready to take over…
Read MoreAcing Your Audit: Finding the Right Mix of Financial Expertise
By Rebecca McCune, partner When it comes to the day-to-day operations of public housing authorities, it’s the finance team that’s responsible for ensuring compliance with a multitude of complex federal, state and local regulations. These staff members must act as the company’s eyes and ears when it comes to maintaining proper processes for obtaining capital,…
Read MoreThe Importance of the Auditor-Client Relationship for your Housing Authority
The right housing authority auditor provides tailored reporting and good advice so that you spend more time focused on key operations. The importance of business continuity Finding and selecting the right auditor takes time. And even when one is chosen, it can take more time and effort to train them on the processes and methodologies…
Read MorePreparing for an Effective Housing Audit
By Josh Crites As public government entities, housing authorities routinely experience housing audits from multiple funders and regulators. Going through an audit isn’t an enjoyable experience, but the better prepared you are — and the further in advance you prepare — the more you will decrease not only exposure to risk, but also the amount…
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