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Subpart 1067.43-Accounting for Delegated or Contracted Activities (CSA Instruction 680604)

1067.43-1 Applicability.

1067.43-2 Effective date.

1067.43-3 Accounting for delegated or contracted activities.

AUTHORITY: Secs. 213, 602, 604 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended; 81 Stat. 395; 78 Stat. 528; 81 Stat. 715 (42 U.S.C. 2796, 2942, 2944); § 1067.30-3 also issued under sec. 682(e), Pub. L. 97-35, 95 Stat. 519 (42 U.S.C. 9911).

Subpart 1067.4-Standards for Evaluating the Effectiveness of CSA-Administered Programs and Projects

SOURCE: 40 FR 28794, July 9, 1975, unless otherwise noted.

81067.4-1 Applicability.

This subpart applies to all grants made under Titles I, II, III-B, and VII of the Community Services Act as amended if the assistance is administered by the Community Services Administration.

§ 1067.4-2 Definitions of terms as used in this subpart.

(a) Program-The provision of federal funds and administrative direction

to accomplish a prescribed set of objectives through the conduct of specified activities.1 Example: Senior Opportunities and Services Program.

(b) Project-The implementation level of a program where resources are used to produce an end product that directly contributes to the objectives of the program.1 Example: Meals on Wheels (in the local community)

(c) Standard-A general statement describing one or more elements of program and project effectiveness. Example: Stimulation and creation of additional services and programs to remedy gaps and deficiencies in presently existing services and programs (for the elderly). (See Appendix E)

(d) Program and Project Effectiveness-The extent to which identifiable progress is being made toward (1) the overall purposes of the Community Services Act and (2) the specific purposes of the program authorities

under various Titles of the Act.

§ 1067.4-3 Purpose.

The purpose of this subpart is to outline standards against which the effectiveness of programs and projects funded by the Community Services Administration will be assessed. It is not the purpose of this subpart to establish standards for conducting evaluations. The focus is on the accomplishments which constitute program and project effectiveness.

§ 1067.4-4 Policy.

(a) Standards of Program and Project Effectiveness. (1) The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 as amended states that "It is *** the policy of the United States to eliminate the paradox of poverty in the midst of plenty in this Nation * * *"

(2) In furtherance of the goal of working toward the elimination of poverty Congress mandated numerous program authorities, each with its specific purposes, through which various national programs and local projects are funded. The purposes of each of these authorities are in fact the stand

'Adapted from Wholey, Joseph, et. al., Federal Evaluation Policy, Washington, D.C.: The Urban Institute, 1971. P. 24

ards of effectiveness against which programs and projects will be assessed. Through the use of these standards CSA aims to provide a consistent framework within which grantees will proceed to establish priorities, goals and project designs to meet local needs.

(3) The Appendices of this subpart outline the standards of effectiveness derived from the authorizing legislation for the program authorities under Titles I, II, III-B, and VII of the Community Services Act. Exception: There are several cases where additional standards are included which are derived from project management experience.

(b) Applicability of Standards of Effectiveness. Beginning with FY 1976 fundings, projects operated by grantees must be developed consistent with the requirements stated under each of the following Titles:

(1) Titles I and III-B: Projects funded under the above Titles must be consistent with one or more of the standards for the particular program or project. (See Appendices B and N.) (2) Title II: This Title includes both general and specific standards. General standards are standards that are applicable to all program authorities under Title II, e.g. maximum feasible participation. Specific standards are those that are stated for the various program authorities under Title II, e.g. Senior Opportunities and Services.

(i) As a result, Title II programs and projects must address general standards of effectiveness PLUS specific standards.

(ii) Therefore, each project developed by grantees and funded under Title II must be developed consistent with the following:

(a) One or more of the general standards applicable to all Title II programs (See Appendix A), and

(b) One or more of the specific standards developed for the particular program (Appendices B through M).

(iii) It should be noted that although each project must address at least one of the general standards, grantees must assure that their work program as a whole addresses all of the general standards.

EXAMPLES: Emergency Food and Medical Services, section 222(a)(5): General standards: One or more standards in Appendix A; Specific standards: One or more standards in Appendix D.

State Agency Assistance, (SEOOs), section 231: General standards: One or more standards in Appendix A; Specific standards: One or more standards in Appendix M.

(3) Title VII: Projects funded under Title VII must be consistent with the four legislative standards stated in Appendix O. Title VII grantees will note that there is considerable overlap among the four standards. Accordingly, any project goal which addresses one of these standards will simultaneously address portions of the others as well.

§ 1067.4-5 Setting goals consistent with standards.

(a) Measures are needed in order to determine whether programs and projects are effective. These measures will be the project goals developed locally by the grantee. Each grantee is already required to establish planning goals as part of its regular grant application process. The additional requirement established by this subpart is that such goals must be consistent with and directly related to the legislative standards of program and project effectiveness.

(b) As Title II also contains general standards in addition to the specific standards of effectiveness, project goals for Title II programs must be developed in such a manner as to insure that the activities undertaken in pursuing these goals will address the general Title II standards as well as the specific standards for that program.

(c) Project goals must be specific as to both the character and the extent of progress which should be accomplished during the funding period. Goals should be stated in terms which are clearly measurable and should define the quantity as well as the quality and character of the improvements to be achieved. In addition, they must be logically related to the legislative standards which they are designed to meet.

(d) The various appendices of this Instruction provide examples of project goals which address the legislative

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(a) Grantees should establish their local goals consistent with the standards of project effectiveness as part of their regular grant application process. For all projects funded under Titles II (except section 232) and IIIB, the general (for Title II) and specific standards to be addressed and the project goals established consistent with those standards should be listed in the first column of the OEO Form 419. For projects funded under section 232 this should be included in the Narrative Projects Description of the grant application. The activities described for each project goal should clearly indicate how the general as well as the specific standards of effectiveness will be addressed.

(b) For all projects funded under Titles I and VII the specific standards to be addressed and the project goals established consistent with these standards should be stated in the Narrative Project Description of the grant application.

(c) In reviewing and approving grantee applications for funding, CSA will be concerned not only with whether the grantee's goals are realistic and

consistent with the grantee's overall strategy, but also with whether such goals are consistent with the specific legislative purposes embodied in the standards of effectiveness.

(d) CSA will indicate its approval of the standards to be addressed and of the project goals developed by the grantee (as modified in the grant review process) by listing them as a special condition attached to the grant prior to funding. Once the grantee has acknowledged acceptance of these goals as stated in the special condition by signing and returning the grant, the grantee's performance over the course of the funding period will be assessed against the approved work program.

§ 1067.4-7 Reporting requirements.

It is not the intent of CSA to impose additional reporting burdens on grantees. Therefore, separate reports on progress in achieving standards of project effectiveness will not be required. Rather, grantees shall assess their progress in meeting project standards in their regular periodic reports, as required by CSA regulations: (1) For grantees under Titles II (except section 232) and III-B, in their Program Progress Review report, OEO Form 440 (see OEO Instruction 70311); and (2) for grantees under Title I, Section 232 of Title II, and Title VII, in their quarterly monitoring reports.

APPENDIX A-STANDARDS OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED Under TITLE II: LOCAL INITIATIVE AND GENERAL STANDARDS

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APPENDIX A-STANDARDS OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER TITLE II: LOCAL INITIATIVE AND GENERAL Standards-Continued

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APPENDIX B-STANDARDS OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER TITLE I AND TITLE II, SEC. 232: RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION

Reference

Title I, sec. 102

Title II, sec. 232.

Standards of effectiveness

1. Development of new approaches and/or meth-
ods that will aid in overcoming special problems
of poverty or otherwise further the purposes of
titles I and II through.

A. Support of projects designed to provide conclu-
sive information concerning the usefulness of a
program or technique thought to have the poten-
tial of major impact on an identified special
problem. The generation of persuasive knowl-
edge is the central goal of such efforts; the
major criterion of success is the utility of the
knowledge produced in designing projects which
meet carefully defined needs of the poor.

B. Support of individual or series of projects which
test specific program strategies or techniques to
Ideal with special problems of poverty. Such
demonstrations are designed to: (1) Provide an
experience base sufficient to determine the appli-
cability of the strategy or technique; and (2)
provide exposure for strategies and techniques to
increase their acceptance and application by
funding sources and policymakers.

C. Support of projects which: (1) Directly intervene
to change established institutions or, (2) establish
alternative institutions or mechanisms to serve
poor people.

Project management experi- II. Collection and maintenance of appropriate data
which is adequate to produce dissemination and
utilization of project results.

ence.

Examples of project goals

(NOTE.-R. & D. at a minimum, should contain testable hypotheses in conjunction with a fully developed research design associated with project activities.)

APPENDIX C-Standards of PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER TITLE II, SECS. 222(a)(II) AND 214: HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION

Reference

Title II, sec. 222(a)(11) and 214.

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I. Provision of assistance and appropriate housing Assist 50 families in obtaining FmHA mort-
services and social services in low-income fami- gages.
lies in order to help them acquire adequate, safe,
and sanitary housing.

APPENDIX D-Standards of PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNded Under Title II, SEC. 222(a)(5): EMERGENCY FOOD AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Reference

Title II, sec. 222(a)(5).

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I. Improvement in the nutritional status of the target Develop reduced priced meals for the elderly in 2 local hospital cafeterias.

population.

APPENDIX D-STANDARDS OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER TITLE II, SEC. 222(a)(5): EMERGENCY FOOD AND MEDICAL SERVICES-Continued

Reference

Standards of effectiveness

Examples of project goals

II. Reduction in hunger among the target population.. Certify 100 additional families for food

stamps.

APPENDIX E--StandardS OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED Under Title II, Sec. 222(a)(7): SOS

Reference

Title II, sec. 222(a)(7).

Standards of effectiveness

Identification and meeting of needs of older, poor persons above the age of 60 to assure them greater self-sufficiency.

I. Development and provision of employment services to older poor persons.

II. Development and provision of volunteer services to older poor persons.

III. Effective referral of older poor persons to existing health, transportation, education, housing, legal, consumer, transportation, education, and recreational and other services.

IV. Stimulation and creation of additional services and programs to remedy gaps and deficiencies in presently existing services and programs. V. Modification of existing procedures, eligibility requirement and program structures to facilitate the greater use of, and participation in, public services by older persons.

Examples of project goals

Locate 20 part-time jobs for elderly poor persons.

Recruit and train 25 teenagers to do odd jobs for disabled elderly. Provide effective referral and followup to 200 elderly persons annually.

Mobilize business and industry to provide $5,000 for elderly drop in centers.

Age limits will be raised for training programs offered by local community colleges to enable participation by the elderly.

VI. Development of all-season recreation and serv- Organize and train council of elders to
ice centers controlled by older persons.
operate 5 existing drop in centers.

APPENDIX F-STANDARDS OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER TITLE II, SEC. 222(a)(10): ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION

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APPENDIX G-STANDARDS OF PROGRAM AND PROJECT EFFECTIVENESS FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FUNDED UNDER TITLE II, SEC. 222(a)(12): ENERGY

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