OAR 813-046-0021: Administration

(1) OHCS may contract with subgrantees to provide eligible EHAP services (see OAR 813-046-0045) in such manner as to provide holistic coverage statewide without duplication or overlap of services. (2) OHCS will allocate EHAP funds to all subgrantees through a formula established by OHCS prior to the allocation process. OHCS reserves the right to modify such formula at any time in its sole discretion. (3) A subgrantee may enter into agreements or collaborate with subrecipients that meet the requirements of ORS 458.610(6) to provide eligible EHAP services in the subgrantee’s service area. (4) Subgrantees shall, at a minimum, provide EHAP services to eligible applicants or households that meet EHAP requirements. Whenever appropriate, subgrantees may assist eligible households in accessing other services designed to stabilize housing. (5) Subgrantee representatives must attend and participate in EHAP-related training made available or conducted by OHCS. (6 ) A designated portion of EHAP funds are reserved for subgrantees and their subrecipients to use for administrative costs. Subgrantees and their subrecipients may expend up to a determined amount as authorized by OHCS and outlined in the funding agreement.