Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC)

	System Upgrade Release Schedule
System Upgrade Release Schedule Attention PICTEST Users The PICTEST application will be down between 9pm EDT Friday 30th July 2010 and 7am EDT Monday 2nd August 2010 for system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. PIH-REAC System Upgrade Release Schedule: Friday September 17, 2010 - 8pm EDT NOTE: With the March 2nd 2007 release of Secure Systems, HUD has implemented an upgraded program for security, and have changed our URL for logging in. Please update all bookmarks to use the Secure System - Online Systems web page. Note: with the December 7th, 2007 release users of WASS will no longer be allowed multiple logins into Secure Systems. This means that if you are logged into the system and start working on another computer, your earlier login will be ended and a new login will be initiated. Additionally, even when on the same computer, you will be unable to open another browser and log in without the earlier login ending and the later login becoming the active "session". Please note that you will be allowed to have more than one window open using the same browser. This change is being made in order to increase the level of security coming into HUD's Secure Systems. Rules of behavior for hud systems.

	Highlights
Transition Year 2 extension notice published July 23, 2010.   Public Housing Agencies that are subject to receive a PHAS score and required to submit a Management Operations Certification during Transition Year 2 (For quarters 06/30/09, 09/30/09, 12/31/09 & 03/31/10). In addition, Transition Year 2 extension notice requires quarters 6/30/10 and 9/30/10 to submit Management Operations Certification.   Transition Year 2 Extension PHA's to be assessed list.   Transition Year 2 PHA's to be assessed list. PHA's with questions or concerns on any PHAS waivers should send emails to PHAS@hud.gov. PHA's with immediate questions or concerns on MASS submission please contact REAC TAC at 1(888) 245-4860 or send an email to REAC_MASS@hud.gov.   REMINDER: PHA’s with Fiscal Year End 3/31/2010, were required to submit MASS certification by 5/31/2010. Those PHA’s that have failed to submit must do so no later than 8/31/2010 to avoid any potential late penalties up to and including Late Presumptive Failure score of Zero and Troubled Designation.   Asset Management Transition Year 2 information notice published in federal register January 12, 2010.   PHA Due Dates for Transition Year 2.   Public Housing Evaluation and Oversight: Changes to the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Determining and Remedying Substantial Default   RASS March 07, 2008 Update.   PASS IT has identified a coding error preventing external users from accessing their Physical Assessment Inspection Report. PASS has arranged to participate in an Unscheduled Release on January 11, 2008 that will repair this coding error. Should you require a property inspection report prior to this release date please contact the PIH-REAC Technical Assistance Center.   Secure Systems Access Disabled after 90-days of Inactivity HUD Handbook 2400.25, revision 1, Section 5.1 states, "User IDs will are disabled after a period of inactivity of no more than 90 days." Secure Systems will start implementing this policy starting November 1st, 2007, therefore all Secure Systems users must log on to Secure Systems to prevent the disabling of their account due to inactivity. If your account is disabled, please contact the Technical Assistance Center to reactivate your account.   Over the past several months, REAC has received questions from PHAs asking whether the upcoming REAC PASS physical inspections will be conducted based on a PHA's Annual Contribution Contracts (ACC) developments (more...)   PIH 2006-33 [Related supplement] — Changes in Financial Management and Reporting Requirements for Public Housing Agencies Under the New Operating Fund Rule (24 CFR Part 990); Interim Instructions. More related notices...   PDF Reports in Schedule/View Inspections - Issue Resolved: As of May 1, 2006, the technical issue that prevented access to Inspection Summary Reports and Investor Reports via the "Schedule/View Inspections" link in Secure Systems has been resolved. Please contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-888-245-4860 if further assistance is required.