The Neighborhood Services Department is responsible for ensuring that federal, state and local funds are expended timely and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local requirements. To achieve this, technical training is offered to funding recipients to explain program requirements and provide grant users opportunities to ask questions and clarify issues regarding all applicable regulations as well as the City's contractual requirements. Training is offered annually in large group sessions as well as in customized one-on-one meetings as needed or requested. A minimum of 12 sessions (both group and individual) will be provided each year. Provision of technical assistance is required by HUD regulation..