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Program Functional Area 12: Data Quality, Analysis & Reporting Goal 12: Strengthen data outputs and use of data for improved program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and administration. By September 30, 2025: Objective 12.1: Improve access to, and the utility and application of, WIC Program data. Objective 12.2: Increase local agency management understanding and use of data for program planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Objective Strategies/Activities Indicators Staff Assigned 12.1 Improve access to, and the utility and application of, WIC Program data. Work with team to streamline data reporting related to: • WIC participation and key demographics • Process and outcome objectives • Benefit issuance & redemption • Authorized vendors

Prepare and store data reports in one common location for easy CT WIC staff access.

Data reports that meet CT WIC and USDA needs.

All data reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Ad Hoc) are saved on the MS Teams WIC Channel or other central location.

WIC Epidemiologists State WIC Director NSU FRVM IT 12.2 Increase local agency management understanding and use of data for program planning, monitoring, and evaluation. Prepare and conduct at least two data and reporting webinars for local agency management: • Identify date, time, and location. • Select topics for inclusion, identify training objectives, and prepare slides. Local agency management training completed.

Objectives met. WIC Epidemiologists State WIC Director NSU