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. Maryland continues to refine its process to accurately capture data to report on the four required LIHEAP performance measures. Beginning in FY24 Maryland began requiring utilities to return reports in an Excel format to eliminate the need to manually enter data for required reporting, which could result in clerical errors. State staff continue to work with our TA partners on reviewing and compiling required data to report on Benefit Targeting Index, Burden Reduction, Targeting Index, Restoration of Home Energy Service, and Prevention of Loss of Home Energy Service. 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.