Narrative: p. 3.

DSB continues to work on improving understanding and accuracy of its reporting and measuring of the performance accountability measures for Section 116 of WIOA.  Using the data reported on the RSA 911 and ETA 9169, DSB has worked to stay informed about our performance measures to develop guidance on our expected levels of performance. Using the ETA 9169 for PY17 and PY18, DSB met with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to determine an expected Measurable Skill Gains Rate for the state. In PY17, Arkansas achieved 22.7% Measurable Skill Gains, and in PY18 we achieved 25.2%. Both agencies have been working to improve accuracy in documenting our measurable skill gains and intend to continue to do so moving forward.  DSB and ARS averaged the 2 previous year’s performance to obtain the rate of 23.9%. Therefore, the agencies mutually agreed that a suggested target of 24%  for PY 2020 and 25% for PY 2021 gave us confidence in our ability to achieve the rate and continue to improve accuracy for Program Years 2020 and 2021.

Based on the data reported in the RSA 911, DSB continues to monitor and track performance measures related to WIOA. In Program Year 18, DSB reported 131 participants (33%) to be employed in the 2^nd Quarter After Exit, 65 Participants (18.4%) to be employed in the 4^th Quarter After Exit, and 46 participants (35%) to have retained employment with the same employer in 2^nd and 4^th Quarter After Exit. DSB continues to track the data for PY 19 as there is a delay in wage quarter reporting. As a state Arkansas reported a median 2^nd Quarter earnings of $5240.93, while DSB reported $6,623.43 as an agency. DSB continues to work on improving its measures and working with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to ensure consistency, accuracy, and growth in our performance measures for Program Years 2020 and 2021.