With the FFY 2019 SPP/APR submitted, many states are now turning their attention to the work that they must do for the upcoming FFY 2020–2025 SPP/APR submissions. IDC has developed several resources states can use to assess changes to indicators, review indicator reporting periods, and map out and document state activities related to stakeholder involvement and indicator target setting for the new SPP/APR. These resources include
- FFY 2020–25 Part B SPP/APR Changes at a Glance—provides a quick overview of indicator changes in the new FFY 2020–2025 SPP/APR. For each of the 17 SPP/APR indicators, the table denotes whether there will be no changes, minor changes and/or clarifications, changes to response rates and representativeness, changes to data sources, and new components.
- For FFY 2020 SPP/APR, What Data Will States Report?—provides a graphic display of each indicator and the data reporting year for the FFY 2020 SPP/APR due on February 1, 2022. State staff can use the graphic with internal and external stakeholders and other staff involved with the SPP/APR.
- SPP/APR Tasks and Timelines—outlines tasks and activities states should consider for the winter, spring, summer, and fall seasons of 2021. By using this resource, states can ensure they complete and appropriately document requisite activities within required timeframes.
- FFY 2020-2025 SPP/APR Stakeholder Requirements—shares the stakeholder requirements for the FFY 2020–2025 SPP/APR in a simple one-page format. States can use this resource with state staff and other partners when planning for the SPP/APR.
- Organizer Template for Part B SPP/APR Target Setting—provides a template within which states can briefly document information to consider when setting new SPP/APR targets for all indicators in the FFYs 2020–2025 SPP/APR collection.
- Indicator Organizer for Part B SPP/APR Stakeholder Involvement and Target Setting—is a supplemental document to the Organizer Template for Part B SPP/APR Target Setting resource within which states can capture more detailed information on stakeholder involvement in setting targets for individual SPP/APR indicators.
Implementing new requirements outlined in the FFY 2020–2025 SPP/APR instructions and measurement table can be a rigorous and daunting process for states. IDC’s suite of new SPP/APR resources can help states address this work, offering states multiple ways to systematically establish internal processes and timelines for addressing new SPP/APR requirements and document state efforts.
–Rachel Wilkinson