The HMIS Administrator’s Reporting Guide: From Daily Reports to Annual Submissions
From daily canned reports to annual HUD submissions, HMIS administrators handle it all. This course teaches you how to manage APRs, CAPERs, SPMs, LSA, HIC/PIT, and the everyday reports that keep data accurate and programs accountable.
Reporting is at the heart of HMIS administration. From the daily canned reports agencies rely on, to the program-level APRs and CAPERs, to the major annual submissions like the LSA, SPMs, HIC, and PIT — administrators are responsible for keeping data flowing accurately, on time, and in compliance with HUD standards.
This course breaks down the full scope of HMIS reporting. You’ll learn how to support agencies with daily and program reports, how to prepare systemwide submissions, and how to troubleshoot data quality issues before they become compliance problems. By the end, you’ll be ready to confidently manage the entire reporting cycle.
What You’ll Learn
- The full range of reports HMIS administrators are responsible for
- How to run and interpret daily & canned reports (unit utilization, services, data quality checks)
- How to manage program-level reports (APR, CAPER, ESG-CAPER)
- Understanding system-level and annual reports (SPMs, LSA, HIC, PIT)
- Common issues that cause reporting errors — and how to fix them
- Best practices for scheduling, monitoring, and completing reporting cycles
- How to support agencies in improving their data for reporting accuracy
- Communicating results clearly to funders, boards, and stakeholders
