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. The LIHEAP program office continues to identify the business and technical solutions required for obtaining and reporting the required performance measures. We continue to work with more energy providers, in addition to the largest two companies. We hold bi-monthly meetings with the main energy providers to maintain open communication and provide any system/policy updates. We also communicate weekly/monthly through emails regarding ways to improve energy waste reduction. Using information obtained relating to performance, data and reporting will assist program policy in re-evaluating areas where funding is most useful, provide contracted agencies with ways to improve distribution of funding to meet the needs of the households served and reach the most targeted areas within Michigan through prevented measures. 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.