Program Performance, Capacity,
Review & Planning
Summary & Goal
The goal of CoC monitoring is to ensure that CoC and ESG funded programs are in compliance with HUD regulations.
The goal of peer to peer monitoring is to help prepare for a formal HUD monitoring visit.
COVID-19 Megawaivers
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, HUD is allowing the use of programmatic waivers for the CoC
and ESG programs.
Please see the information below from HUD & CARES for more details.
This memorandum explains the availability of waivers of certain regulatory requirements associated with several Community Planning and Development (CPD) grant programs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to facilitate assistance to eligible communities and households economically impacted by COVID-19. This memorandum covers program-specific waivers for the following CPD programs, including for grants that have not yet been awarded ( e.g., funds awarded under the FY 2021 Appropriations Act):
1. Continuum of Care (CoC),
2. Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP);
3. Emergency Solutions Grants Program; and
4. Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPW A)
Megawaiver Reference Forms Below
Megawaiver #2
Retain the below forms for your Program and Case Files
Megawaiver #3
Retain the below forms for your Program and Case Files
Megawaiver #5
Retain the below forms for your Program and Case Files
CoC Program Expedited COVID-19 Grant Agreement Amendments
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) has determined that an expedited process is necessary for amending Continuum of Care (CoC) Program recipient grant agreements.
Recipients who need grant agreement amendments to provide housing, services, or other necessities to support eligible clients can submit an amendment request using the process outlined on this page. Recipients must include documentation in their project files that supports the request for the grant agreement amendment.
Watch: CARES Presents - HUD Megawaiver Guidance
Vouchering Guidance
Vouchering for ESG-CV Funds
The video below details the process of submitting a voucher for expenditure reimbursement of ESG-CV funds from the CARES Act for agencies in Albany, Schenectady, Troy and Columbia. You will learn the features of this new voucher template as well as requirements for submission. CARES staff will also show you how to organize backup documentation and zip into a .zip file when submitting vouchers for reimbursement.
For any questions about this instructional video, please reach out to esgcv@caresny.org
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) CARES Act Funding
Regulations & Vouchering
Slides: ESG-CV Regulations & Vouchering PowerPoint Presentation
Watch Zoom Recorded Session Below
Watch Zoom Recorded Session Below
Watch Zoom Recorded Session Below
View Albany Presentation Slides Below
Monitoring Guidance
Coming Soon
Choose your CoC from the the tabs on the left.
Within each tab you’ll find:
- The CoC Monitoring Committee
- Monitoring Process
- Monitoring Forms per funding stream
