§ 968.235 - Time extensions.

A PHA shall not obligate or expend funds after the obligation or expenditure deadline date approved by HUD in the original implementation schedule without a time extension, as follows:

(a) Certification. A PHA may extend an obligation or expenditure deadline date no later than 30 calendar days after the existing deadline date, without prior HUD approval, for a period commensurate with the delay, where the PHA certifies that the delay is due to reasons outside of the PHA's control, such as:

(1) Need to use leftover funds from a completed modernization program for additional work;

(2) Unforeseen delays in contracting or contract administration;

(3) Litigation; and

(4) Delay by HUD or other institutions. Delay by the PHA's staff or Board of Commissioners or a change in the Executive Director is not considered to be outside of the PHA's control.

(b) Prior HUD approval. Where a PHA is unable to meet an obligation or expenditure deadline date and the delay is due to reasons within the PHA's control, the PHA may request HUD approval of a time extension no later than 30 calendar days after the deadline date, to avoid recapture of funds. The request shall include an explanation of the delay, steps take to prevent future delay, and the requested extension.