Let's look at regulations and standards that guide HOPWA grant management and oversight.
There are three primary sources of authority that guide HOPWA project management.
The primary authority for HOPWA project implementation is the program regulations published by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. HUD is responsible for the management of housing and community development
programs across the country. It issues regulations that implement federal housing laws. Federal regulations are
published in the Code of Federal Regulations, or the "CFR". HOPWA regulations are found in volume 24, Section 574 of the CFR.
The second source of authority is the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB is responsible for the federal
budget and the oversight of federally administrated programs. OMB issues guidance about the financial management of
federal funds through circulars, memoranda, and bulletins. OMB circulars are also incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations.
Finally, HUD and the Office of HIV/AIDS Housing issues program-related guidance in the form of notices, memos, and
technical assistance publications, such as the HOPWA Grantee Oversight Resource Guide. These documents are resources that
help HUD staff, grantees and sponsors to understand the technical aspects of project implementation better,
and they are often used to clarify policy.