NeighborWorks ReportingRocky Mountain District

SymposiumJune 28-30, 2011

Michael BanishImpact Analyst, Field Operations Division

Impact Analysis UnitTransforming good data into useful

information that demonstrates impactVisionOutcomesKey Deliverables and Indicators of

SuccessStaffing and Key Responsibilities

Reason for Reporting Report impact to funder (Congress)PIE Story

Districts get a piece based on production

Higher production=larger piece of the pie

Not a 1-to-1 ratioDistrict and OAD assessments

General Reporting TipsReporting ProtocolData Verification ProcessTipsReporting Issue Examples

Reporting ProtocolList of NWO Reportable ActivitiesWhat to reportData SourcesHow to report – who does what whenFormal documentAllows for staff changes and ease of

transitions

Data VerificationFlags in CounselorMaxFlags in ORSReview by Data Collection staff immediately

following submissionReview by DistrictData Validation Review by NWO

As these processes are taking place, your organization may be asked to revise their submission. It is a very tight timeline, so it might require some immediate effort, but it will improve the accuracy of the data.

Additional TipsEDs should be engaged in data quality controlEnter data in real time as much as possibleReport what you have by the deadlineResolve flags in both Cmax and ORS as soon as

possibleGuidance and Planning System (GPS) in CmaxCounselors should run the CounselorMax NWA

Audit Report regularly – weekly or bi-weekly

Reporting Issue Examples $4 million project counted too soon Foreclosure intake vs. counseling

outcomes Large rental portfolio but low rental

preservation (rehab) NSP funding not reported REO properties not tracked

Questions about Reporting?

Benchmark Reports and Future Data Pushback

St. Mary's Benchmark Report

Future Iterations of this Benchmark ReportNew regions and district structureUpdated with FY2011 dataMore interactive Comparison groups of NWOs

DiscussionDo you have any issues with the

current reports?

What would YOU like to see in future reports?

What NeighborWorks data would be most helpful to you?

Questions or Comments?Michael BanishImpact Analyst

Field Operations DivisionCincinnati Officembanish@nw.org

513-569-5880