42 USC 3056k - Performance

U.S Code last checked for updates: Feb 22, 2025

§ 3056k.

Performance

(a)

Measures

(1)

Establishment and implementation of measures

(2)

Content

(A)

Composition of measures

(B)

Expected levels of performance

(C)

Agreement on expected levels of performance

(i)

First 2 years

(ii)

Third and fourth year

(D)

Factors

In reaching the agreements described in subparagraph (B), each grantee and the Secretary shall—

(i)

take into account how the levels involved compare with the expected levels of performance established for other grantees;

(ii)

ensure that the levels involved are adjusted, using an objective statistical model based on the model established by the Secretary in accordance with section 3141(a)(3)(A)(viii) 2

 So in original. Probably should be “3141(b)(3)(A)(viii)”.

of title 29; 3

 See References in Text note below.

and

(iii)

take into account the extent to which the levels involved promote continuous improvement in performance accountability on the core measures and ensure optimal return on the investment of Federal funds.

(E)

Adjustments based on economic conditions and individuals served during the program year

(3)

Limitation

(b)

Indicators of performance

(1)

Core indicators

The core indicators of performance described in subsection (a)(2)(A) shall consist of—

(A)

hours (in the aggregate) of community service employment;

(B)

the percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project;

(C)

the percentage of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the project;

(D)

the median earnings of project participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the project;

(E)

indicators of effectiveness in serving employers, host agencies, and project participants; and

(F)

the number of eligible individuals served, including the number of participating individuals described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(ii) or (b)(2) of section 3056p of this title.

(2)

Definitions of indicators

(c)

Evaluation

(d)

Technical assistance and corrective efforts

(1)

Initial determinations

(A)

In general

(B)

Technical assistance

(2)

National grantees

(A)

In general

(B)

Technical assistance and corrective action plan

(i)

In general

(ii)

Content

(iii)

Recompetition

(iv)

Use of core indicators

(3)

State grantees

(A)

In general

(B)

Technical assistance and corrective action plan

(i)

In general

(ii)

Content

(iii)

Competition

(4)

Special rule for implementation

(e)

Impact on grant competition

(Pub. L. 89–73, title V, § 513, as added Pub. L. 109–365, title V, § 501, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2580; amended Pub. L. 114–144, § 6(d), Apr. 19, 2016, 130 Stat. 343.)

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