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Housing Catalyst Audit & Finance Committee - December 11, 2023

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Monday, December 11 2023

3:30pm - 5:00pm MST

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Topic: Housing Catalyst Audit & Finance Committee - December 11, 2023
Time: Dec 11, 2023 03:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order
    5 mins
    Jennifer Wagner profile image
    3:30 pm MST
    1. Mindfulness Moment
      Tonya Frammolino profile image

      1-3 minute interval - bring focus to the meeting at hand.  Take opportunity to arrive into the space and do good work.

      1. Approval of Minutes
        Jennifer Wagner profile image

        September meeting minutes never approved.

  2. Reports

    None at this time.

  3. Old Business
    3:35 pm
    1. Insurance RFP Update
      5 mins
      Tonya Frammolino profile image
      3:35 pm
  4. New Business
    75 mins
    3:40 pm
    1. 2023 Audit & Tax Schedules
      10 mins
      Tara Gaffney profile image
      3:40 pm
      1. 2023 Forecasted Results and Actions
        10 mins
        Tara Gaffney profile image
        3:40 pm

        Comments about what to expect.

    2. January Training - Tax Credit Training
      10 mins
      Tonya Frammolino profile image
      3:50 pm
    3. AFC Calendar
      10 mins
      Tonya Frammolino profile image
      4:00 pm
    4. Financial Services Workplan Review
      40 mins
      Tara Gaffney profile image
      Tonya Frammolino profile image
      4:10 pm
    5. Board Report - DRAFT
      5 mins
      Tonya Frammolino profile image
      4:50 pm

      Review and discuss report to Board and determine any changes before approval for submittal.

      1. APPROVAL:
  5. Comments | Announcements
  6. Adjourn Meeting
    5 mins
    Jennifer Wagner profile image
    4:55 pm
    1. Next Meeting Date
      1. REGULAR MEETING - January 8, 2024 @ 3:30 pm
  7. RESOURCES
    1. Definitions & Terms

      Key terms and definitions.

Minutes Tab

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Housing Catalyst Audit & Finance Committee - December 11, 2023

Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM UTC

Attendance

Present: Julie Brewen, Traci McGraw, Michele Christensen, Kristin Fritz, Jennifer Wagner, Lizette Mill, Tonya Frammolino, Rachel Gaisford, Julie Francis, Tara Gaffney, Karen Dunbar, Eric Lea,  Ann Green, Carly Johansson

Call to Order

Committee Chair Jennifer Wagner called the meeting to order at 3:32 pm.

Mindfulness Moment

The group engaged in a Mindful Moment as the meeting was called to order.

Approval of Minutes

Committee Member Karen Dunbar moved to approve the minutes of the September 11, 2023, September 25, 2023, and November 13, 2023 minutes. Commissioner Lizette Mill seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.

Old Business

Insurance RFP Update

Director of Accounting Tara Gaffney reported that Lamb Insurance Services has been chosen and is in place as the new insurance broker. The process of policy renewals is currently underway. She noted that there is an attempt to consolidate properties into a single application where possible.

New Business

2023 Audit & Tax Schedules

The updated audit and tax schedules are included in the meeting packet.


Committee Chair Wagner requested that, when Eide Bailey is on site for audits in the spring, she and Vice-Chair Lizette Mill have an opportunity to meet with them. 

Ms. Gaffney will schedule meeting with Eide Bailey when they are on site with Chair and Vice-Chair.

Assigned to: Tara Gaffney

Due: 04/30/2024

2023 Forecasted Results and Actions

Ms. Gaffney noted a significant amount of time has been spent internally working on  the forecasting tool. 

Ms. Frammolino noted that the draft of the FY 2023 financials will be presented to this Committee in February. 

AFC Calendar

Ms. Frammolino presented and reviewed the AFC Annual Calendar, which is included in the meeting packet for reference.

January Training - Tax Credit Training

At the January meeting of this Committee, there will be training on low income housing tax credits (LIHTC). Committee Member Mill noted that there is a module related to LIHTC in Yardi's Aspire and suggested that this could potentially supplement the training. Ms. Frammolino and Ms. Brewen will review the module and discuss if it can be incorporated into the training. Committee Mill will also review the module and provide feedback.  

Financial Services Workplan Review

Ms. Frammolino reviewed 2023 accomplishments and plans for 2024.  The 2024 work plan will be put on hold and reviewed at the next meeting.


The format for this presentation will be discussed at the next meeting of the Executive Team.

Board Report - DRAFT

Ms. Frammolino presented and discussed the draft AFC report to the Board. The Financial Services workplan objectives section will be removed from the report.

The Committee approved sending the Board Report summary to the full Board.

Adjourn Meeting

Committee Chair Wagner adjourned the meeting at 4:26 pm.

Next Meeting Date

REGULAR MEETING - January 8, 2024 @ 3:30 pm

Attendance

Members

Name Attendance

Julie Brewen

Michele Christensen

Justin Corey

Karen Dunbar

Tonya Frammolino

Julie Francis

Kristin Fritz

Tara Gaffney

Rachel Gaisford

Ann Green

Carly Johansson

Eric Lea

Angelika Lintner

Traci McGraw

Lizette Mill

Carri Ratazzi

Samuel Seitz

Jennifer Wagner

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