Attachment F_Conflict of Interest.docx

ATTACHMENT F

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA) 9288

Qualified Appraiser List for Multifamily Affordable Housing Development

SECTION 1: CONFLICT IDENTIFICATION

A conflict of interest occurs when a personal or financial interest or relationship could interfere with professional judgment or create the appearance of impropriety.

Disclose any actual or potential conflicts with the following entities:

1.1 OHCS and Oregon Government

Do you have any business relationships, financial interests, or family relationships with:

OHCS staff members? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, describe:

Mitigation strategy:

OHCS Board members? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Oregon state elected officials or appointed officials? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Other Oregon government agencies? ☐ Yes ☐ No

1.2 OHCS Developers and Partners

Do you have business relationships or financial interests with:

Affordable housing developers in Oregon? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, list developers and relationships:

Nonprofit housing organizations? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Contractors working on OHCS projects? ☐ Yes ☐ No

1.3 Competing Appraisers and Consultants

Are you involved in joint ventures, partnerships, or referral arrangements with:

Other appraisers who are applying for OHCS approval? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, describe relationships:

Market analysts or consultants providing similar services? ☐ Yes ☐ No

1.4 Financial or Investment Interests

Do you have any financial interests in:

Multifamily rental properties in Oregon? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, describe (address, % ownership, etc.): __________________________

Real estate investment companies? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, describe: _____________________________________________________

Financial institutions that lend on multifamily properties? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Companies providing services to OHCS-funded projects? ☐ Yes ☐ No

1.5 Family Relationships

Do you have immediate family members (spouse, children, parents, siblings) who:

Work for OHCS or Oregon government? ☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, describe (name, position, agency):

Work as appraisers, market analysts, or in related fields? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Have financial interests in Oregon real estate? ☐ Yes ☐ No

SECTION 2: MITIGATION STRATEGIES

For any conflicts identified above, describe how you will mitigate or eliminate the conflict:

Conflict #1:

Nature of Conflict: _____________________________________________________________________

Mitigation Strategy: _____________________________________________________________________

Conflict #2:

Nature of Conflict: _____________________________________________________

Mitigation Strategy: ____________________________________________________

Conflict #3:

Nature of Conflict: _____________________________________________________

Mitigation Strategy: ____________________________________________________

SECTION 3: COMMITMENT TO CONFLICT-FREE SERVICE

I commit to:

☐ Disclose any conflicts that arise during the approval period ☐ Abstain from providing services when a conflict cannot be mitigated ☐ Maintain professional independence and impartiality ☐ Notify OHCS immediately if a conflict develops ☐ Comply with all OHCS conflict-of-interest policies ☐ Cooperate with any OHCS review of potential conflicts

SECTION 4: SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION

I certify that:

☐ The information above is accurate and complete ☐ I have disclosed all actual or potential conflicts of interest ☐ I understand that false or incomplete disclosures may result in disqualification ☐ I agree to maintain professional independence in providing OHCS services ☐ I will update this disclosure if circumstances change during the approval period

Authorized Signatory Name (Print):___________________________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Firm/Business Name: _______________________________________________________________________

END OF ATTACHMENT F

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