Georgia Budget 2015-2016
The Governor's Recommendation for the 2015 Session
The Georgia Budget shows us the state's priorities. It is quite readable and easy to determine what is new about state programs. It can be found at the website of the Georgia Office of Planning and Budget. An interesting portion of the Governor's budget report includes the performance measures for each department. Click here to go to the OPB site and FY 16 budget. Here are some highlights we have found regarding criminal justice reform and mental health reform.
Department of Behavioral Health will:
DBHDD Performance Measures of Interest between FY 2011 and FY 2014
The FY 15 and FY 16 budget will:
Corrections performance measures of interest between FY 2011 and FY 2014
2015 Qualified Application Plan (QAP)
The QAP is developed by The Department of Community Affairs and is signed by the Governor. The 2015 QAP, which is ready for the Governor's signature, establishes the rules by which the State's allocation of Low Income Housing Tax Credits are awarded to private developers. It also sets the rules for the use of federal HOME dollars and, in some respects, the general housing policy of the state. The program supports about $160 million in new construction. It is the largest amount of capital available for affordable housing Here are some provisions that will effect the development of supportive housing in 2015:
It says that DCA's goal to provide the full range of housing options leads it to a decision to "focus funding on providing an adequate supply of housing in an integrated setting." In its definitions it states that a property is not integrated when it targets "more than 20% of the units to individuals with disabilities." There are other criteria but this 20% rule must be met before looking at other factors. This language excludes the development of small single site projects, quadruplexes, duplexes, or single family housing for the next year.
An application can get two points in the competition if it accepts section 811 rental assistance for up to 10% of the units for integrated housing if the rental assistance becomes available. Such projects would also need to have 5% of the units be one bedroom units.
There are three points for projects in jurisdictions where housing authorities are offering preferences to persons targeted in the Settlement.
The provision from last year which required developers receiving supportive housing points to have an agreement with a service provider has been eliminated. There is no requirement for the developer to coordinate with a service provider when seeking points for "integrated housing."
One point is awarded for projects that preserve an existing "congregate" project.
Georgia Supportive Housing Association | 660 Woodland Ave | Atlanta, | GA | 30316
If your ministry serves Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids, the Dept. of Human Services has a message and materials for you.
email ecarter@rccatl.org
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Atlanta, GA 30305
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, saddened by the all-too-frequent occurrences of gun violence in the U.S., invites you on a journey of prayer, scripture, stories, and church teachings with this resource, A 60-Day Journey Towards Justice in a Culture of Gun Violence - an ELCA Resource Through daily observances, it calls us to work toward the prevention of gun violence as people of God who strive for justice and peace in all the world. It may be used for individual reflection, group Bible study, adult education sessions, and congregational daily devotions. This began on June 16 but can be used at any time.
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