Loki Ellis

Analyze the state's needs, and develop current and long-range goals, policies, and program funding criteria.

Review and communicate revisions of HUD/Program Admin rules, regulations, and procedures for assigned programs (PSH/PBV, NED, VASAH, and EHV), and convey the information to staff members.

Supervises, oversees program operations and monitors all voucher program participants through the HUD EIV systems to prevent possible misuse of federal funds.

Supervises sub-recipient program operations, monitors programs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and takes actions to prevent possible misuse of federal funds.

Prepare biweekly status reports, documenting findings that are instrumental in obtaining current data and initiating corrective actions.

Conduct monthly staff meetings to provide updates, address concerns, brainstorm for improving or streamlining work processes, and offer additional training if needed.

Created a comprehensive standard operating procedure manual for new and current staff members to guide and aid with processing participants' information in YARDI's database.

Conducted a 3-day in-house training for new staff, and a refresher for current staff members.

Provides technical assistance and training to staff, program partners, and owner/agents on rules, regulations, and policies associated with assigned programs through Zoom trainings/meetings, phone conferences, and procedure guidelines for program implementation.

Monitors and evaluates recipients of dual subsidy, and recoupment of overpayment of Housing Assistance funds, to ensure program compliance with federal and state requirements.

Accountable for collaborating with the inspection staff in addressing and reporting any health, safety, and tenant issues; verifies that owners/agents have corrected deficiencies, and maintains appropriate documentation or evidence to support corrective actions.

Conduct a monthly quality control sample of participants' records by utilizing HUD’s performance measurement tool, Section Eight Management Assessment Program.

Responsible for reviewing SEMAP Indicators 2 and 3 to measure and determine whether the PHA is following its own policies for determining rent reasonableness and the determination of adjusted income.

Represents the Agency and collaborates with Local Lead Agencies and Consultants concerning housing matters at the federal and state levels.