HUD Changes and Your Software: An Update from the MRI Public Housing team
MRI Software is committed to working closely with HUD to ensure that all agencies maintain compliance with the latest guidelines and regulations. We understand the importance of adhering to industry standards and are actively monitoring updates from HUD.
As we progress towards implementing the new guidelines, we are eagerly awaiting the final versions of the HOTMA implementation guidelines and 50058 forms. Once these are available, we can immediately initiate the necessary software changes to align with the latest requirements.
Our team has been diligently testing the new HIP system and actively providing feedback to HUD on any identified issues before full-scale implementation. In addition, we are awaiting details from the HIP team regarding the transition of PHAs from PIC to HIP.
Despite our best efforts, we still have several outstanding questions regarding HIP, HOTMA, and NSPIRE. Please rest assured that we are in constant communication with HUD to seek clarity on these matters. Our goal is to facilitate a smooth transition as your agency adopts these new policies.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We value our partnership with your agency and are dedicated to providing the best possible solutions to support your operations.
Version 4.32.5.11 Release Notes
Release Date: 10/5/2023
The following issues have been resolved:
- In S8 Desktop Inspections, the error preventing users from editing inspections has been fixed. (Incident Report 122770)
- In Accounts Payable, the Vendor Check History amount format has been modified to display two decimal places. (Incident Report 122795)
Version 4.32.5.10 Release Notes
Release Date: 10/3/2023
The following issues have been resolved:
- The issue where users were unable to finish the Accounts Payable Add Invoice Wizard has been fixed. (Incident Report 122763)
Version 4.32.5.9 Release Notes
Release Date: 10/2/2023
The following issues have been resolved:
- In Accounts Payable, the error received when adding a vendor has been resolved. IR-122653
- In Accounts Payable, under check processing, the inability to voids checks has been resolved. IR-122640
- In Accounts Payable, when processing checks, there was an issue when trying to print checks. This has been resolved. IR-122639
- In Inspections, the issues with printing the inspection form 52580 have been resolved. IR-122620
- The HAP Contract detail printer icon now prints the new HAP Contract form. IR-122719
Version 4.32.5.8 Release Notes
Release Date: 9/18/2023
The following issues have been resolved:
- In Accounts Payable, users experienced an "OpenCursor for table Vendor" error. (IR 122616)
- The HUD-52646 form did not populate fields when printed. (IR 122615)
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HUD Form Updates
The 6/2023 updated HUD forms have been added:
- HUD-52517 Request for Tenancy Approval
- HUD-52530A PBV HAP Contract New Construction or Rehabilitation, Part 1
- HUD-52530A PBV HAP Contract New Construction or Rehabilitation, Part 2
- HUD-52530B PBV HAP Contract Existing Housing, Part 1
- HUD-52530B PBV HAP Contract Existing Housing, Part 2
- HUD-52530C PBV Tenancy Addendum
- HUD-52578B PBV Statement of Family Responsibility
- HUD-52580 Inspection Checklist
- HUD-52580A Inspection Form
- HUD-52641 HAP Contract
- HUD-52641A Tenancy Addendum
- HUD-52642 Manufactured Home Space Rental HAP Contract
- HUD-52646 Voucher
- HUD-52649 Statement of Homeowner Obligations
- HUD-52665 Family Portability Information
- HUD-52667 Utility Allowance Schedule
Compliance Updates:
- The 2024 county-level Fair Market Rent chart effective October 1, 2023 has been added.
SOHA Transmission:
- Functionality has been added for Massachusetts Local Housing Authorities to securely transmit certification data to the Massachusetts State Oversight of Housing Assistance (SOHA) data warehouse.
Bug Fixes:
- Users intermittently received an error stating "nullable object must have a value" when opening certifications with custom rent calculation profiles. This has been fixed. (Incident Report: 107811)
- Fixed the issue preventing users from batch issuing vouchers for certifications that do not have an active voucher. (Incident Report: 122026)
- The new FSS Escrow Credit worksheet was intermittently pulling wrong values for Line 5, Line E, and Line F. This has been fixed. (IR 122280, IR 121462)
- Drop-down selections in grids weren't working. This has been fixed. (IR 104990)
NEW FEATURES
- A "Bob.Ai Export" report is now available in ORC Reports that provides a listing of Section 8 households who are currently looking/searching for housing.
- New WT2+ TAR Reports: Move-In Report, Move-Out Report. This reports can be accessed through the TAR reports menu on the WT2+ home screen.
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PIC Management Service:
PIC Management is a service where our team takes the responsibility of submitting your agency’s data to PIC each month. Our team specializes in PIC error resolutions and we work with our clients to maintain high scores.
Submit a GPS request on the myMRI portal for more information. Insert code FORUM22 on your request. Or email [email protected].
PIC Training:
Training on the basics of PIC, PIC FSS, and PIC error corrections for Section 8 and Public Housing
Sign up here: https://mrisoftware.skilljar.com/page/pic-training.
Assistance Connect:
Assistance Connect is a web portal that allows a PHA’s applicants, tenants, and owners to update their information, communicate with the PHA, and request services. PHA staff can review the submitted information in the software at their leisure.
Submit a GPS request on the myMRI portal for more information. Insert code FORUM22 on your request. Or email [email protected].
Applicant Access:
Do you need to make changes to your Applicant Access? Request Waitlist changes, update preferences, age restriction updates, text changes, etc.
Submit a GPS request on the myMRI portal for more information. Insert code FORUM22 on your request. Or email [email protected].
Hosted Interactive Voice Response System (IVR):
IVR is an automated interaction with callers to answers common questions. I.E. Applicants can receive their status and position on the Waiting List. Tenants can retrieve their current account balance.
Submit a GPS request on the myMRI portal for more information. Insert code FORUM22 on your request. Or email [email protected].
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