TRACS 202.D Is Here!

We have discussed it for years.  Now, TRACS 202D is finally here!  The conversion to TRACS 202.D kicked off on August 1, 2014 and will run to January 31, 2015.

Beginning August 1, 2014, HUD and Contract Administrators (TCA or PBCA) are required to receive and be able to process MAT files for vouchers and 50059s in the TRACS 202D format.

The conversion ends January 31, 2015.  This is the last date that Contract Administrators and/or HUD will accept files in the TRACS 202C format.  All tenant and voucher files must be submitted in the TRACS 202D format beginning February 1, 2015.

Don’t have your update from your software vendor yet?  Don’t panic.  Several vendors will be releasing their updates to users within the next few weeks.  As you decide when to “flip the switch” for your property, keep the following considerations in mind:

• Be prepared to see some visible changes to the display of the 50059 and voucher forms.
• Schedule carefully……Once you convert to TRACS 202D, you cannot revert back to the 202C format.
• This is a major release.  Implementing 202D at your property will significantly affect your application, recertification and vouchering process.  Forms used to screen applicants and complete recertifications must be updated to gather new information required for 202D files to be created correctly.
• Please keep in mind that this conversion time-frame incorporates the 2014 Holiday Season.  Plan accordingly to ensure you do not experience a lapse in subsidy payments as a result of a delayed conversion.

Time is of the essence.  Take the time to make sure you are prepared for the impact this change will have on your everyday activities.  For more information about how PMCS can help prepare you for this conversion, visit our website at www.pmcs-icap.com.