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Keeping an eye out for fraud
Date
9 October 2024
It’s an unfortunate reality that fraud can happen in any organization, including housing co-ops. While instances of fraud are rare, prevention is key which is why financial auditors check and report on internal financial controls through the annual audit process.
Catching fraud early is vital, so we
Celebrating the First Year of the Rental Assistance Calculator
Date
8 April 2025
The Agency celebrated the first anniversary of the launch of the Online Calculator for the Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) earlier this year
Last year, we completed the onboarding of all housing co-ops in the program. We can’t give enough thanks to the co-op managers, property management staff and
Looking at the Data behind Canada’s Rental Market Report in 2024
Date
16 April 2025
In late January, CMHC released the Fall 2024 Rental Market Report, which has data about rental markets in different Canadian cities.
Across Canada, the vacancy rate for purpose-built rentals sits at 2.2 per cent (up from 1.5 per cent in 2023), while the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment
Recouping your Loss from Fraud
Date
8 October 2015
The Agency has discovered that some housing co-operatives victimized by fraud are unable to collect on their insurance because they miss the deadline for reporting their loss. Others don't try to make a claim out of the mistaken belief that a claim won't succeed without a criminal conviction.
Our
The Importance of Good Internal Financial Controls
Date
17 July 2018
Good Internal Financial Controls are important to keep everyone honest. In the latest HomeRun Good Practices video, we hear from Access Co-op, COHO Management, and Bridletowne Circle Co-op. Each share their role in keeping good internal financial controls, along with sound advice based on lived
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Risk Trend
92% of Agency clients have a Strengthening or Stable risk trend. Proof of many good decisions.