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 waivers for certain regulations.
Please see the memo below for more details.
This memorandum explains the availability of waivers of certain regulatory requirements associated with several 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 waivers of consolidated plan requirements for all CPD formula programs and program-specific waivers for the following CPD programs:
1. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA);
2. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); and
3. Continuum of Care (CoC).
Watch: CARES Presents - HUD Megawaiver Guidance
Megawaiver Reference Forms Below
Return the below forms to your CARES representative
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.
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
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
