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Performance and capacity are evaluated based upon efficiency of project implementation, previous experience with the activity, and staff changes or changes in administration of the project. Program complexity factors considered include the amount of CDBG funds involved, number of projects being administered by the sub-recipient, and number of funding sources for the project. Recent problems such as complaints about the contractor or sub-recipient, late or incomplete reports, or failure to comply with the production schedule, are used to determine the level of risk for each sub recipient. Sub-recipients at highest risk for failure to comply with program requirements are selected for monitoring. Monitoring visits include review of project performance, record keeping, financial management, and compliance with applicable federal rules and regulations. Based on these factors, Washington County has selected the following projects to be monitored in 2006: Two Rivers Community Land Trust, HOME & CDBG Warner Nature Center Washington County Public Service Programs For detail on how the CDBG monitoring is conducted, see Attachment F. In addition, the PJ monitors projects that receive HOME funds in accordance with federal guidelines. Washington County has one completed rental project which will be monitored to ensure units are being rented to low- and moderate-income renters in accordance with HOME fair market rents. Washington County has also funded rehabilitation and construction of units sold to buyers through the Two Rivers Community Land Trust and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. All of these units have restrictions on the property whereby Washington County will be notified if the property is sold. Washington County can then ensure the subsequent purchase will be to a low- and moderate-income household for the terms of affordability in accordance with HOME regulations. In 2006, Washington County staff, with the assistance of the county's Principal Planner, will create a comprehensive monitoring system which will include both CDBG and HOME programs. The system will include checklists which will help staff monitor key aspects of projects from start to finish ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The system will be based on information and checklists provided by the HOME Monitoring training and handbook as well as the CDBG monitoring checklists developed by Nancy Freeman for the county in 2003. 6. Outcome and Performance Measurement: Washington County collects the following key data: new affordable housing units, existing housing units rehabilitated, low-income households purchasing housing with FirstHome Buyer Assistance, persons who are homeless or may become homeless helped to find housing or keep their housing, homeless households receiving housing-related funding and demographic information including income, race, ethnicity. In addition, the 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan 14