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Tara, presenting the board report, gave unit-level counts: Hillcrest Towers has 120 units with 114 active leases and six vacant units (about 20 offers outstanding); Lewis Plaza has 38 units with 16 offline and 18 active leases; Morgan Manor has 52 units with one offline, 45 active leases and seven vacant units; Willow Heights has 38 units with 20 offline and 15 active leases. Tara said staff were working with HUD to place additional units into offline status where appropriate and that about 15 offers were outstanding across properties.

Staff described improvements funded by safety and security grant obligations: cameras ordered for Hillcrest Towers, Lewis Plaza and Willow Heights; sliding doors and reinforced doors for Hillcrest (some sliding doors were lost in transit); upgraded fob access and a rack-mounted server delivered for camera compatibility. Tapley said benches were purchased for elevator landings after residents had been using broken chairs, and the authority hosted a regional volunteer event that added a gazebo and landscaping improvements at Morgan Manor with support from Southwest NARO and First Community Bank.

On vouchers and program reconciliation, Tapley and staff said they are continuing Voucher Management System (VMS) reconciliation, including Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) data with HUD. Staff reported that prior reporting errors from earlier teams contributed to misreported numbers and that Aurelie and Amber spent extensive time rebuilding data to come into compliance. Tapley reiterated that the forensic audit and weekly meetings with the forensic firm (Barry Dunn) are ongoing and that staff are supplying records back to 2017 for review.

Staff also said they are piloting recycling dumpsters at properties in partnership with the city, which they expect to reduce trash costs and improve site appearance. The board asked no substantive questions during the operational report portion of the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Housing Authority Board 6.26.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported unit counts, vacancy and offline-unit status across properties, progress on security camera and door upgrades, a recycling pilot with the city, and continued Voucher Management System (VMS) reconciliation and forensic audit work.","taxTitle","Fayetteville City, Washington County, Arkansas","taxId",5768,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6154533,"Board approves routine updates to admissions, administrative and tenant-selection plans",151,2455000,2606000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5484572-87bd8e05f7b2c041e62b032298b91b94&start=2455&end=2606","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5484572-87bd8e05f7b2c041e62b032298b91b94/thumbnail_2455000.jpg","/articles/6154533/Fayetteville-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Board-approves-routine-updates-to-admissions-administrative-and-tenant-selection-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154533-cef39772caf0e571de3da2436d40f891/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169507&Signature=fOOSdAX~UG21SZ2qCOb96TM23Rreg6trrXARpFH25WzzJvrCCBwyi5Wv8ZAOkZrKBYGVgpmZ4X7GOK9MfoPzMDnNt0UlyUSj6FU9KJHV30wz-ZoSLJl99kp0Q57jGUw5GCXw1rbpBC4Jj1w9bLXujBuUC9~Jy86TnTFtAzZK-JjQ88u~uhPTiUaV8LwUDqcpbOM66oZAqgovwbVgwzcUQjOPL3X5dg7AzxLviocASg7uvonFRomOaGgZXbvzaOh3FhtsMWRxdow2FrGnyTwyyqAtJFIlEx1UTjSqZ7GINjA7-jDikJW5cyRlJWdNTA06IeK3BDZ~9v3Bi~K0bD-mdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fayetteville Housing Authority board on June 26 approved a package of policy updates to keep the authority's administrative documents current with HUD guidance. The board passed Resolution 13-53 (ACOP updates), Resolution 13-54 (administrative plan updates) and Resolution 13-55 (tenant selection plan updates).

Executive Director Shonda Tapley said the updates are routine and reflect HUD regulation changes and Public and Indian Housing (PIH) notices; the authority uses a subscription technical-assistance service from Nan McKay to translate regulatory changes into policy language. Tapley said the documents are large (hundreds of pages) and updated periodically to maintain compliance.

Commissioners asked about the vendor experience and training resources. Tapley said Fayetteville Housing Authority and other PHAs have used Nan McKay services for years and that the subscription provides annual updates and guidance on tenant-selection, administrative, and ACOP policy changes. Commissioner Deutsch asked whether staff had been satisfied with the service; Tapley replied they were \"very pleased\" and noted specific staff training such as hearing officer training had been taken.

Each resolution was moved and seconded and passed by recorded vote; commissioners present voted \"aye.\" Staff said the updated policies will take effect as appropriate and be made available as required by HUD and local policy.","Resolutions 13-53, 13-54 and 13-55 were approved to update the ACOP (Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy), the administrative plan and the tenant selection plan to reflect HUD regulatory changes and annual policy maintenance.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6154538,"Fayetteville Housing Authority to contract with Lonoke County for technical assistance and planning",442,1799000,2241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5484572-87bd8e05f7b2c041e62b032298b91b94&start=1799&end=2241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5484572-87bd8e05f7b2c041e62b032298b91b94/thumbnail_1799000.jpg","/articles/6154538/Fayetteville-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Fayetteville-Housing-Authority-to-contract-with-Lonoke-County-for-technical-assistance-and-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154538-f68cd37b735e55762f747fb93032878b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169507&Signature=HxGOqOoeNNItzFs0vTDG8iUKJ5YGm-jHbBygzruPTtesGFiY~vI~d0j6bMFRcSYW6MIELc05Sb552j9DbI5IaRO584z-9xVDmIjF2W7OkzL4pbidbKmvVz0PLooZXJ4JFXDtserFqxrvVO9VeQwsiZNnyB7v-bx-L0FA3Wz5v5BeMfYZeQoMjVN6XHPSMb2G606E0A-N2M-WC3sRXZ3u8IJZcT5eyhpAzsewu1R2OxZEAr39Gac6db-~HgWPoG6~Zsp33bDIlAMjqHVbhFYbJ5C6EQGmdbAC0bmRExXs0~JIAhov0SA7~fxgllRmcl--fJIkK7emKs6P3LYIWJ2Rkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fayetteville Housing Authority board on June 26 approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Lonoke County Housing Authority to provide technical assistance for compliance work at Morgan Manor and to support predevelopment and strategic planning for the authority's public housing portfolio. The board approved Resolution 13-52 by recorded vote.

Executive Director Shonda Tapley told commissioners that the IGA is needed because Morgan Manor requires specialized troubleshooting for its property management data and compliance, and the authority has experienced staff turnover and loss of institutional knowledge. Tapley said Lonoke County Housing Authority has relevant experience with the Lendly software and with multifamily properties and can devote time faster than other vendors the authority consulted.

Tapley described two principal tasks under the IGA: task 1 would provide technical assistance and data/system support specific to Morgan Manor; task 2 would fund predevelopment and strategic planning to evaluate whether properties should be rehabilitated, demolished, disposed, or converted to another HUD-approved subsidy approach such as RAD/PBRA. Tapley said the IGA allows the authority to use the experience of a neighboring housing authority rather than hiring a private vendor who may not have equivalent public-housing expertise.

Commission discussion referenced the loss of HUD field office capacity (regional field contacts consolidated) and the need to accelerate remediation to avoid further units being taken offline. Commissioner Cole said she had met several Lonoke County staff at regional training and supported using a public housing partner for this work. A motion to approve Resolution 13-52 passed with recorded \"aye\" votes from the commissioners present.

Tapley said the authority will include steps in the planning process to avoid leaving current residents without housing during any redevelopment; she also asked the board to allow her to sign the IGA so staff can begin work quickly. The IGA will be an intergovernmental agreement (required between public housing authorities for these services) rather than a vendor contract because it is an agreement between public entities.","Board approved Resolution 13-52 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Lonoke County Housing Authority for technical assistance at Morgan Manor and strategic planning for public housing properties.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6154543,"Fayetteville Housing Authority presents clean 2023 audit, board approves resolution",2495,325000,2820000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5484572-87bd8e05f7b2c041e62b032298b91b94&start=325&end=2820","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5484572-87bd8e05f7b2c041e62b032298b91b94/thumbnail_325000.jpg","/articles/6154543/Fayetteville-City/Washington-County/Arkansas/Fayetteville-Housing-Authority-presents-clean-2023-audit-board-approves-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154543-87124614586b1a2f7bb77b020ad55096/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169507&Signature=YGwCIBYuDM28v0zL0Ivj~7qKpOoc13q01rpCW41rOGyxi-1csLa9usxytcpoFZngXAtgZkiCwBCu68JuxfjWkOnpfhJWlsgtNJZA7cuZgK2yQV3t3H9yeailAX-I4RAvJ7Pjqqd6krKsMYlp6CjwZBV3FUPUUT96j7QcuEU4XHAIoLWsCTmVWp9cVem0PwTJx5SPW6bPmj~BluPhxrEWhHtpKiYFW9E-y4uKhDnhyWataup3zSPuykWHR-8I87EcGqPxsZqFCcuDSyopVCDeKAfxQQemzt3tuGKmZnMv2PYRBgvS1CNDojlIvtfdPksle47LMd~fQPWNjefCkm4FqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fayetteville Housing Authority board on June 26 accepted a third-party audit for fiscal year 2023 that reported no findings and praised the authority's recent operational turnaround, and the board approved Resolution 13-56 to formally receive the audit.

The auditor's managing partner, Lewis Barrell, CPA of Barrow and Renshaw (St. Louis), wrote that the authority's staff and leadership produced a dramatic recovery in one year and that the audit found no items to disclose. \"This dramatic recovery was the result of the strong leadership of Miss Shonda Tapley and the dedication and hard work of her team,\" the letter says, a passage read into the record at the meeting.

The clean audit matters because housing authorities that receive more than $750,000 in federal funds must complete annual third-party audits and present them to their governing boards; a favorable opinion is a step toward regulatory compliance even as other reviews continue. Executive Director Shonda Tapley told the board she and her staff are continuing work on an ongoing forensic audit and systems reconciliation while implementing operational improvements. \"We are making strides,\" Tapley said at the meeting.

Board discussion was brief. Chair Moore moved to accept the audit and present it to the board; a second was made and the resolution passed with recorded \"aye\" votes from Commissioner Cole, Commissioner Deutsch and Chair Moore. The board did not record any dissenting votes during the roll call on the resolution.

The board packet includes the full audit report and the accompanying auditor communication letter from Barrow and Renshaw; staff said the letter was placed in the public record at the meeting. Tapley and staff noted that while the opinion is favorable, the authority remains engaged in a forensic audit and ongoing reconciliation of housing voucher management system (VMS) data with HUD.","The board accepted a third-party audit for fiscal year 2023 that found no reportable issues and praised the authority's turnaround; commissioners passed Resolution 13-56 authorizing formal acceptance of the audit.","actionData","errors"]

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