by ggagnon | Mar 13, 2026 | Blogs, Newsletter
Jessica has been with Emphasys for 25 years next month, in roles that include Technical Writer, Web Developer, and now, Marketing Manager. Working on a marketing team means wearing many hats, and Jessica has embraced that variety. A typical day may include AI...
by ggagnon | Feb 18, 2026 | Newsletter
Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) nationwide are facing a new reporting requirement: starting with calendar year 2026, PHAs must submit an SF-425 Federal Financial Report for each public housing grant every year. This represents a major change in how PHAs report...
by ggagnon | Feb 12, 2026 | Blogs, Newsletter
I began my housing career at the Gary Housing Authority in Gary, Indiana, where I spent 15 years growing through a variety of roles and building the foundation for my future in training and consulting. In May 1996, I joined Creative Computer Solutions as a Software...
by Chris Trainor | Jan 20, 2026 | Newsletter
With the rise of AI, it’s more important than ever to properly leverage intelligence when it comes to billing and payments. In this article, Chris Trainor, VP, Platform Strategy & Partnership for Paymentus, discusses key takeaways on how property managers should...
by ggagnon | Jan 16, 2026 | Blogs, Newsletter
I began my career at Emphasys in January 2016 as a software developer, onboarding into the PHA department and learning the foundations of our systems from the ground up. Those early months gave me a solid understanding of the technology that supports our clients and...
by Emphasys Software | Jan 16, 2026 | Newsletter
PHAs routinely juggle complex data, budgets, leasing trends, and policy impacts in administering the HCV program. To support this work, HUD provides a set of HCV Utilization Tools designed to streamline planning, budgeting, and analysis for program staff. These tools...
