SSVF Program Update March 6, 2017
Hi Team,
This is the Program Update that went out this morning. Please note that the SSVF National Webinar scheduled for Thursday has been replaced with the USICH Webinar on the Revisions to the Federal Criteria and Benchmarks. The webinar is mandatory. At least one staff member from each grantee should attend.
Thanks,
Adrienne
-----Original Message-----
From: SSVF Program Office [mailto:mail@grantapplication.
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 6:45 AM
To: ssmithson@cssalaska.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] SSVF Program Update March 6, 2017
Topics:
1. UPDATE: Changes to SSVF National Webinar on March 9, 2017 at 2PM EDT
2. REMINDER: Mandatory Return of SSVF Grant Funds
3. REMINDER: Regional Meeting Travel Expense Guidance
UPDATE: Changes to SSVF National Webinar on March 9, 2017 at 2PM EDT
As many have noted, the SSVF National Webinar scheduled for Thursday, March 9th at 2pm EDT is being held at the same time as USICH's Reviewing Clarifications to the Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness. The SSVF Program Office will no longer host the national webinar and request that grantees participate in USICH's webinar. They will review the recently released clarifications (https://www.usich.gov/tools-
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/
REMINDER: Mandatory Return of SSVF Grant Funds
During the current grant year, FY 2017, the SSVF Program Office is implementing the mandatory return of unspent grant funds. Per the grant agreement between VA and SSVF grantees, the SSVF Program Office will recoup funds from grantees who are not meeting the minimum expenditure rates. This is the first year mandatory returns will be implemented. The grant agreement (MOA) describes that, after each quarter, grantees are required to have a minimum percentage of funds drawn from the HHS Payment Management System; 1st quarter – 15% or more; 2nd quarter – 40% or more; 3rd quarter – 65% or more. The SSVF Program Office is currently developing the procedures for how this will be completed and will inform grantees as soon as possible. In the meantime, please review your grant expenditures and your projected spending for the remainder of the grant year. The first mandatory return of funds will take place immediately following the end of the 2nd quarter (April). If you have questions about this new process for FY2017, please contact the SSVF Program Office at ssvf@va.gov
REMINDER: SSVF Regional Meeting Travel Expense Guidance
SSVF grantees should not be using grant funds to pay for VA staff travel. In order to attend any SSVF supported training, VA staff must go through the appropriate VA approval process. SSVF grantees can continue to support the travel of key stakeholders, such as CoC leads, when the SSVF program office has indicated that their attendance at a SSVF sponsored event is permitted. If you have questions, please contact your Regional Coordinator or email SSVF@VA.gov.
Thank you,
SSVF Program Office
NOTE: If you are receiving this email in error, please disregard. We request your patience as the SSVF Program Office continues to address system issues with the grants management database.
This is the Program Update that went out this morning. Please note that the SSVF National Webinar scheduled for Thursday has been replaced with the USICH Webinar on the Revisions to the Federal Criteria and Benchmarks. The webinar is mandatory. At least one staff member from each grantee should attend.
Thanks,
Adrienne
-----Original Message-----
From: SSVF Program Office [mailto:mail@grantapplication.
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 6:45 AM
To: ssmithson@cssalaska.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] SSVF Program Update March 6, 2017
Topics:
1. UPDATE: Changes to SSVF National Webinar on March 9, 2017 at 2PM EDT
2. REMINDER: Mandatory Return of SSVF Grant Funds
3. REMINDER: Regional Meeting Travel Expense Guidance
UPDATE: Changes to SSVF National Webinar on March 9, 2017 at 2PM EDT
As many have noted, the SSVF National Webinar scheduled for Thursday, March 9th at 2pm EDT is being held at the same time as USICH's Reviewing Clarifications to the Criteria and Benchmarks for Ending Veteran Homelessness. The SSVF Program Office will no longer host the national webinar and request that grantees participate in USICH's webinar. They will review the recently released clarifications (https://www.usich.gov/tools-
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/
REMINDER: Mandatory Return of SSVF Grant Funds
During the current grant year, FY 2017, the SSVF Program Office is implementing the mandatory return of unspent grant funds. Per the grant agreement between VA and SSVF grantees, the SSVF Program Office will recoup funds from grantees who are not meeting the minimum expenditure rates. This is the first year mandatory returns will be implemented. The grant agreement (MOA) describes that, after each quarter, grantees are required to have a minimum percentage of funds drawn from the HHS Payment Management System; 1st quarter – 15% or more; 2nd quarter – 40% or more; 3rd quarter – 65% or more. The SSVF Program Office is currently developing the procedures for how this will be completed and will inform grantees as soon as possible. In the meantime, please review your grant expenditures and your projected spending for the remainder of the grant year. The first mandatory return of funds will take place immediately following the end of the 2nd quarter (April). If you have questions about this new process for FY2017, please contact the SSVF Program Office at ssvf@va.gov
REMINDER: SSVF Regional Meeting Travel Expense Guidance
SSVF grantees should not be using grant funds to pay for VA staff travel. In order to attend any SSVF supported training, VA staff must go through the appropriate VA approval process. SSVF grantees can continue to support the travel of key stakeholders, such as CoC leads, when the SSVF program office has indicated that their attendance at a SSVF sponsored event is permitted. If you have questions, please contact your Regional Coordinator or email SSVF@VA.gov.
Thank you,
SSVF Program Office
NOTE: If you are receiving this email in error, please disregard. We request your patience as the SSVF Program Office continues to address system issues with the grants management database.