Current through November 30, 2024
Section 1291.51 - Monitoring under Homeownership Set-Aside Programs(a)Adoption and implementation. Pursuant to written policies adopted by a Bank, the Bank shall monitor compliance with the requirements of its Homeownership Set-Aside Programs, including monitoring to determine, at a minimum, whether:(1) The AHP subsidy was provided to households meeting all applicable eligibility requirements in § 1291.42(b) and the Bank's Homeownership Set-Aside Program policies; and(2) All other applicable eligibility requirements in § 1291.42 and the Bank's Homeownership Set-Aside Program policies are met, including that the AHP-assisted units are subject to retention agreements, as required under § 1291.15(a)(7) , where the AHP subsidy was used for purchase of the unit, or for purchase of the unit in conjunction with rehabilitation.(b)Member certifications; back-up and other documentation. The Bank's written monitoring policies shall include requirements for:(1) Bank review of certifications by members to the Bank, prior to disbursement of the AHP subsidy, that the subsidy will be provided in compliance with all applicable eligibility requirements in § 1291.42 ;(2) Bank review of back-up documentation regarding household incomes maintained by the member; and(3) Maintenance and Bank review of other documentation in the Bank's discretion.(c)Sampling plan. The Bank may use a reasonable sampling plan to select the households to be monitored, and to review the back-up and any other documentation received by the Bank, but not the member certifications required in paragraph (b) of this section. The sampling plan and its basis shall be in writing.