16 Performance Goals and Measures, 2605(b)

16.1 Describe your progress toward meeting the data collection and reporting requirements of the four required LIHEAP (Benefit Targeting Index, Burden Reduction Targeting Index, Restoration of Home Energy Service, and Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service). Include timeframes and plans for meeting these requirements and what you believe will be accomplished in the coming federal fiscal year. Idaho continues to collect data on the four required LIHEAP performance measures. The four required measures are as follows: -Energy Burden Targeting (all households) -Energy Burden Targeting (high burden households) -Restoration of Home Energy Service -Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service Idaho evaluates data collection related to federal reporting requirements quarterly to minimize inaccurate data. This is expected to continually improve the quality of data collected within the statewide database. Idaho's LIHEAP Intake Manual is reviewed annually to include any policy and/or process improvements to support integrity of data collection. Collection of the four data points related to the Performance Data form were incorporated into this policy manual. This manual is used by LIHEAP intake staff and program managers. Idaho hosts monthly meetings with our subgrantee’s to discuss challenges with program delivery and to identify solutions. Changes to current process are then incorporated into the policy manual to ensure high-quality program implementation and accurate data collection. Idaho's vendor agreement requires vendors to submit cost and consumption data reports annually. The data will be analyzed in preparation for reporting on the LIHEAP Performance Measures report. Idaho will continue to review LIHEAP performance measure data to aid in interpreting the state's approach to enhancing LIHEAP program delivery. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.