Item HA 03 - Public Hearing - Approve Housing Authority Fiscal Years 2025-2030 5 Year Plan and Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Plan

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EXHIBIT 2 B.3 Progress Report. Provide a description of the PHA's progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan. Goal#1:Fully utilize all funding provided by HUD and apply for additional funding to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. Objective#1:Utilize 100%of the Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for each CY. • SARA utilized 99.2%of our Annual Budget Authority provided by HUD for CY 2024. It would have been 104.6%but SAHA received $2,746,823 in set-aside finds at the end of CY 2024. Objective#2:Apply for new fiinding opportunities for additional vouchers. • In July 2024,SAHA received an award of twenty-five(25)new Foster Youth to Independence vouchers awarded under PIH Notice 2023-04. • In December 2024,SARA received$2,746,823 in CY 2024 HAP Set-Aside fiords,including$2,366,312 for project-based vouchers and $380,511 for HUD-VASH. Goal#2:Expand participation in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program for families to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance. Objective#1:Expand the number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. • SAHA has 139 active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program as of January 2025. The number of active participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program increased by 10 new participants. Specifically,129 families were enrolled in January 2024 and 139 families were enrolled by January 2025. The number of mandatory slots for SAHA also decreased to 55. In addition,as of December 2024,the percent of families enrolled over mandatory slots is equal to 253%,and a total of 68%of active participants have an escrow account balance in the program. • SAHA sent a monthly electronic Family Self-Sufficiency Program newsletter to our participants who have provided us with their e-mail addresses. Each newsletter features a Story of Success for a family who is participating in the program. In addition,SARA also provided an annual calendar to all of our participants with a Story of Success for each month. Objective#2:Assist Family Self-Sufficiency Program participants to become self-sufficient and graduate from the program. • During this Fiscal Year,there were two(2)participants who graduated from the Family Self-Sufficiency Program as of January 2025. Goal#3:Ensure the accuracy,integrity and compliance of all voucher program operations. Objective#1:Retain High Performer SEMAP status. • SAHA was certified as a High Performer for FY 23-24.The final SEMAP score for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2024 is 97%.SAHA audited a total of 425 randomly selected files under SEMAP Indicator#3,even though the minimum sample size required by HUD was only 36 files. This is equal to twelve(12)times the number of files required to be audited by HUD. For SEMAP Indicator#5,SARA conducted a total of 50 randomly selected quality control inspections even though the minimum sample size required by HUD was only 35 quality control inspections. Goal#4:Increase assisted housing choices by providing quality customer service to existing landlords and conducting outreach to new landlords. Objective#1:Communicate on a regular basis with active landlords by providing information on key program updates. • SAHA sent a monthly electronic Landlord Newsletter to our active landlords. Each newsletter provided key program updates and information for landlords. Objective#2:Maintain active participation in the Orange County Apartment Association and attend local events to promote participation in the program. • SAHA renewed and maintained an active membership with the Orange County Apartment Association. Goal#5:Provide equal opportunity,affirmatively further fair housing and provide regular training on fair housing for staff,owners and participants. Objective#1:Provide an annual mandatory training for all Housing Authority staff. • On August 22,2024,SAHA held an annual Fair Housing Training for all Housing Division employees. This annual training is required for all employees. Objective#2:Provide information on fair housing to owners and participants. • SAHA provided information on fair housing to owners and participants. Goal#6: Provide information on the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)of 2013 to active participants and owners to ensure protection for Victims of Domestic Violence,Dating Violence,Sexual Assault,or Stalldng. • SAHA provided information on VAWA to all program applicants,participants and landlords. B.4 Capital Improvements.—Not Applicable Page 3 of form HUD-50075-HCV(03/31/2024)