Contract Compliance Services Program

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) is a non-profit organization created exclusively for the promotion of public health, safety and welfare through the provision of safe, decent and affordable housing for low-income Texans and other underserved populations. The Contract Compliance Services Program serves owners, developers, housing authorities, management companies, property staff and other non-profit organizations.

Services available are:

• Eligibility File Reviews
  
• 20% File Audit
  
• 100% File Audit
  
• File Repair
  
• Compliance Training
• Other Compliance Consulting Services

Eligibility File Reviews are provided to evaluate files to ensure compliance with LIHTC, Bond, HOME, Rural Development, HUD and State specific affordability programs. All initial and recertification files will be sent to TSAHC staff to check for accuracy and file approval. Onsite staff will receive a list of errors that need to be corrected. Once the file is complete, TSAHC will send an Approval Certification notifying the property to proceed with the move in process.

20% and 100% File Audits are provided to prepare for upcoming audits and/or to ensure compliance. This review will help find any deficiencies or recurring mistakes that would cause the property to be in non-compliance. TSAHC representatives will create a list of items needing corrections by the property.

File Repairs will be conducted by TSAHC representatives when properties have had a change in ownership, management, staff, or as needed. TSAHC will review and repair 100% of files ensuring that files are now in compliance. This service will include 100% file review described above, including file organization and assisting in organizing and preparing initial and recertification packets.

Compliance Training can be adapted and modified to best serve the needs and experience of current or new personnel. Training topics will include: eligibility, initial certifications, recertifications, student rules, income and rent limits, utility allowances, proper documentation, compliance terms, common mistakes, examples of correct and incorrect files, and file organization.

Asset Oversight Reviews can be performed for properties that need a third party management review and physical inspection. Asset Oversight Reviews include property inspection, security program, office, key control, maintenance program, marketing program, lease renewal program, vacant and make ready units, budget, revenue, accounts payable, delinquency, returned checks, personnel, and owner participation. The report can be edited to focus on specific areas of concern. TSAHC will review your property and make recommendations on ways to improve physical conditions, management policies, and staff performance. 

Compliance Monitoring Staff

Joshua Schirr is currently the Manager of Asset Oversight and Compliance for Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Mr. Schirr joined TSAHC in September 2006, first as an Asset Oversight and Compliance Specialist. Prior to working at the Corporation, Mr. Schirr worked for Crest Management in Indiana. Before that, Mr. Schirr served as a Graduate Assistant in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at Ball State University. Mr. Schirr received a B.S. and M.A. in Family Consumer Sciences with a focus in Residential Property Management from Ball State University. Mr. Schirr has received his National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP), Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), and Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) designations.

Sarah Beth Schildmier-Bloom is currently an Asset Oversight and Compliance Specialist for Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Ms. Schildmier-Bloom has been employed with the Corporation since December 2007. Prior to working at the Corporation, Ms Schildmier worked as a Leasing Professional for Consolidated Management in Muncie, Indiana, and did her internship with Southern Management Inc. in Washington, D.C. for the graduate program. Ms. Schildmier-Bloom received her B.S. in Business Administration with a focus in Risk Management and Insurance and minor in Residential Property Management from Ball State University. She also received a M.A. in Family Consumer Sciences with a focus in Residential Property Management from Ball State University. Ms. Schildmier-Bloom has received her NALP, CAM, and COS designations.

Mindy Green is currently an Asset Oversight and Compliance Specialist for Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation and has been employed since July 2008. Before working at TSAHC, she worked for Barret and Stokely, AMLI Residential, and Klingbeil Capital Management. She earned her B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus in Residential Property Management from Ball State University. Ms. Green has received her NALP, CAM, and COS designations.