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Emergency Shelter Grants Program Deskguide

Introduction

• ESG Deskguide Introduction

Section One: Program Overview

• Section 1 Overview
• 1.1 ESG Program Objectives
• 1.2 ESG Program Activities
• 1.3 ESG and the Continuum of Care
• 1.4 How is ESG Funding Allocated?

Section Two: Allocation of Funding

• Section 2 Overview
• 2.1 What is the Formula Funding Mechanism?
• 2.2 The Consolidated Plan: Applying for ESG Funds
• 2.3 The Funding Match
• 2.4 Who Are ESG Recipients?
• 2.5 Allocation of Funding to Recipients
• 2.6 Grantee-Recipient Agreements
• 2.7 Reallocation of Funding

Section Three: Eligible Activities Under the ESG Program

• Section 3 Overview
• 3.1 Emergency Shelter Renovation, Rehabilitation or Conversion
• 3.2 Essential Services
• 3.3 Operational Costs
• 3.4 Homeless Prevention Activities
• 3.5 Administrative Costs
• 3.6 Summary of Eligible ESG-Funded Activities and Limits on Use

Section Four: Program Requirements and Responsibilities

• Section 4 Overview
• 4.1 Deadlines for Obligation and Expenditure of Funds
• 4.2 Failure to Meet Deadlines
• 4.3 Keeping Accurate Financial and Service Delivery Records
• 4.4 Documentation of Homelessness
• 4.5 Termination of Participation and Grievance Procedure
• 4.6 Participation of Homeless Persons in Policy-Making Operations
• 4.7 Ensuring Confidentiality
• 4.8 Building and Habitability Standards
• 4.9 Sanctions for Noncompliance

Section Five: Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)

• Section 5 Overview
• 5.1 What Can IDIS Do?
• 5.2 Using IDIS to Monitor ESG Expenditures
• 5.3 IDIS Reporting Capability
• 5.4 ESG Projects and Activities in IDIS
• 5.5 The Drawdown of Funds Under IDIS

Section Six: Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Section 6 Overview
• 6.1 Tracking and Monitoring Progress
• 6.2 Reporting
• 6.3 Annual Reporting to HUD

Section Seven: Financial Management

• Section 7 Overview
• 7.1 Federal Regulations Regarding Usage of Funds
• 7.2 Required Funding Match
• 7.3 Internal Controls
• 7.4 Budget Controls
• 7.5 Cash Management
• 7.6 Accounting Controls
• 7.7 Procurement Rules
• 7.8 Property Controls
• 7.9 Audits
• 7.10 Financial Management Tips

Section Eight: Other Federal Requirements

• Section 8 Overview
• 8.1 Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
• 8.2 Lead-Based Paint Requirements
• 8.3 Property Management Standards
• 8.4 Relocation and Displacement
• 8.5 Conflict of Interest
• 8.6 Environmental Review/Compliance
• 8.7 Limits on Funding to Primarily Religious Organizations

Appendix

• Additional Resources

Glossary

• ESG Deskguide Glossary

ESG Printable Publications

• Cover
• Introduction through Section 4
• Section 5 through Appendices