CNA eTool Delayed for RAD Conversions
While the CNA eTool is fully operating, PHAs are still unable to login and submit the CNA through HUD’s system. For this reason, RAD conversions will not be required to use the CNA eTool until February 1, 2018.
Additionally, in preparation for the CNA e-Tool’s mandatory use in February 2018, the Office of Recapitalization is producing PHA-specific trainings and a revised User Guide, which will be available both on the RAD Resource Desk and at this link.
Post-Conversion Construction and Relocation Reviews
HUD has contracted with a firm to conduct preliminary compliance reviews of completed RAD conversions to better carry out oversight of relocation and verify construction activity. Ninety properties were selected at random for either a relocation review or a construction review. These reviews are all desk audits which include contacting the PHA and reviewing relevant files. If you have been contacted by the firm conducting these reviews, we appreciate your cooperation.
Guidance on “Delayed Conversions”
For RAD conversions involving a transfer of assistance, there are two options to structure the conversion when the residents will remain in their original Public Housing units until construction completion: 1) a conventional conversion with a Master Lease or 2) a Delayed Conversion. HUD has posted to the RAD Resource Desk an “Overview of Master Leases & Delayed Conversion Agreements” that describes the options PHA have related to the timing of conversion, the documentation that is used, and the restrictions and benefits associated with each option.
