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HUD Cybersecurity Compliance & Identity Security Program
Cybersecurity · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The authority faces an active HUD cyber-incident reporting requirement (2026-17) with a July 2026 deadline and has no password-security or cyber-incident reporting program in place. Operating within a Microsoft 365 environment, the absence of identity and access controls creates measurable compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
The July 2026 HUD deadline creates immediate urgency, and the city's FY2026 Technology Software budget increase—effective July 1, 2025—signals allocated funds ready for deployment. Acting now closes a compliance gap, reduces audit exposure, and positions the authority ahead of the mandate.
COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEPS)
Discuss this project →Establish Authority-Specific Emergency Operations Plan
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Alcoa Development and Housing Authority lacks a standalone Emergency Operations Plan and an authority-specific mass-notification system, currently depending on the City of Alcoa's platform. With no documented exercises or corrective actions on record and recent severe weather exposure, preparedness and operational continuity risks are elevated for residents and staff.
The opportunity
Significant preparedness gaps and recent severe weather events create immediate urgency to act within the current planning cycle. Addressing this now supports resident safety, reduces operational liability, and positions the authority to align with available emergency management funding ahead of the upcoming fiscal year.
IT Asset Management and Help Desk Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The authority has approved an IT and cybersecurity modernization initiative in its FY27 budget, targeting asset management and help desk ticketing. Without structured systems in place, operational visibility gaps and cybersecurity exposure—including an active HUD cyber-incident reporting mandate—present compounding compliance and continuity risk.
The opportunity
This initiative is budget-approved and aligned to a defined FY27 procurement window, creating a clear execution timeline for solution planning. Acting ahead of the budget cycle supports HUD compliance deadlines and strengthens IT governance across a technology environment already anchored in established cloud infrastructure.
COPS Technology and Equipment Program (TEPS)
Discuss this project →Safe Streets & Fleet Safety Monitoring Program
Fleet Safety · Transportation Monitoring
High Priority
About this project
The authority has identified a fleet and transportation safety monitoring initiative, with current gaps concentrated in documentation and ongoing monitoring practices rather than active incident response. No fleet-involved accidents or related liabilities have been recorded, but the absence of formal monitoring infrastructure leaves operational blind spots unaddressed.
The opportunity
This initiative is positioned for activation pending a funding source, making alignment with an upcoming grant cycle or cooperative purchasing vehicle a logical near-term step. Formalizing fleet safety monitoring now strengthens operational accountability, supports public stewardship, and positions the authority ahead of future compliance or reporting expectations.