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. DHHS started collecting client energy usage from utility providers in October 2016. Each year a data collection table is sent to all Nebraska utility providers that have an agreement with DHHS. These utility providers provide the requested energy consumption data for LIHEAP clients. DHHS issues a LIHEAP Performance Measures Handbook to vendors annually in an effort to receive accurate data and to continue to obtain increased participation. DHHS received a return rate of 99.92% for FFY 2024. data outliers. This will assist in obtaining more accurate data in the upcoming years. 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.