Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in section II Strategic Elements. This includes—
- 6. Program Data
- A. Data Alignment and Integration
Describe the plans of the lead State agencies with responsibility for the administration of the core programs, along with the State Board, to align and integrate available workforce and education data systems for the core programs, unemployment insurance programs, and education through postsecondary education, and to the extent possible, the Combined State Plan partner programs included in this plan. The description of the State’s plan for integrating data systems should include the State’s goals for achieving integration and any progress to date.
- A. Data Alignment and Integration
- 6. Program Data
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
III. b. 6. A. ii. Describe the State’s plans to integrate data systems to facilitate streamlined intake and service delivery to track participation across all programs included in this plan
Current Narrative:
Vermont has made some progress in streamlining intake and service delivery, and tracking participation in programs that involve multiple partners. SNAP E & T services, delivered through the state partnership program called ICAN, are now tracked and reported using VDOL’s case management system. The process of adapting the system, ensuring all personal information remains protected, training staff, testing for data and system integrity, and launching the reporting protocols was costly and time-consuming. It’s a victory for the state and has helped to inform core partners - though lessons learned and efficiencies gained – about the possibilities for future integration. The state will be moving very slowly in this regard, balancing costs associated with technology and change, and value added to customers, program administrators, and partner providers.