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Plan: American Samoa PYs 2016-2017
Unified Plan U

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. b. 6. A. iii.

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  • III. Operational Planning Elements
    The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that support 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.

III. b. 6. A. iii. Explain How the State Board Will Assist the Governor in Aligning Technology and Data Systems Across Required One-stop Partner Programs (including Design and Implementation of Common Intake, Data Collection, Etc.) and How Such Alignment Will Improve Service Delivery to Individuals, Including Unemployed Individuals.

Current Narrative:

The ASWIB assists the Governor in aligning technology and data systems across core programs through a review of program implementation and the steps underway for system coordination. The ASWIB will receive regular updates on the status of alignment efforts and will make alignment recommendations to the core partners, as appropriate.

Alignment of technology and data systems will allow more programs to realize true one–stop service delivery, through identification of common customers and providing suitable referrals based on data. Additionally, alignment of technology and customer data will allow programs to leverage resources, eliminate duplication and provide new opportunities for innovative cross–program solutions. Technology and data system alignment will also improve customer’s service experience.

In order to align technology across core partners, an assessment of the processes, eligibility, enrollment, reporting and business needs of each of the core partners will be conducted. After the assessment is complete, research will be conducted to determine if there is technology available to meet those needs or if current technology systems could be upgraded to achieve one, integrated system.