Casterline Associates’ primary focus is consulting for Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Non-Profit Corporations. Our client list includes Agencies with as little as 100 housing units, up to 60,000+ units. We serve the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. As the “Casterline Associates Personnel” section below illustrates, we have assembled a highly experienced team of consultants, including Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), former Housing Authority Chief Financial Officers, IT Consultants, Engineers, MBAs, JDs and other talented personnel.
Areas:
Accounting and Financial Consulting
Accounting services, including monthly, quarterly or annual assistance
Preparation for IPA Audit
Outsourcing and Management of Housing Agency Finance Departments
Budget Development – Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Other Programs
Implementation of Site-Based Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting
Financial Operations Assessments
Financial Workout Plans
Training Seminars, including In-House Training
Development of Policies and Procedures
Operating Subsidy Enhancement Services
Construction (Modernization and Development) Accounting Systems
Internal Control Reviews
Technical Assistance – all areas
REAC FDS Submission and Related Technical Assistance
Represent PHAs Interests in Relation to Privatization of Properties
Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) Scoring Enhancement
Information Technology Services
System Selection for Housing Agencies and Non-profits
Procedure Manuals
Training and Technical Assistance
Managment Operations
Independent Assessments - Public Housing and Section 8
Board/Executive Advisor
Construction Related Services
Energy Performance Contracting and Related Capital Improvements
Vacancy Reduction Programs
Strategic Planning
Assessment of Maintenance and/or Development/Modernization Operations
Technical Assistance and Training related to Capital Fund, Development and Hope VI
We have hands-on experiencing assisting Public Housing Agencies and other providers of Affordable Housing in all of the above areas, and would be happy to share more details concerning specific assignments in regard to the above. Our staff includes a team of highly qualified individuals, sharing a common client service philosophy, with a broad range of skills and credentials. This enables us to go beyond helping our clients to meet minimum compliance. In fact, our proactive approach has allowed our clients to maximize opportunities and minimize risks, while implementing the operational effectiveness and efficiencies that are needed to successfully manage the Housing Agency of the 21st Century.
