2006 Utah Code - 62A-4a-117 — Performance monitoring system.

     62A-4a-117.   Performance monitoring system.
     (1) As used in this section:
     (a) "Performance goals" means a target level of performance or an expected level of performance against which actual performance is compared.
     (b) "Performance indicators" means actual performance information regarding a program or activity.
     (c) "Performance monitoring system" means a process to regularly collect and analyze performance information including performance indicators and performance goals.
     (2) On or before May 1, 1996, the director, in cooperation with the board, shall develop a performance monitoring system of each area in the child welfare system, including foster care and other substitute care, child protective services, and adoption.
     (3) On or before June 1, 1996, the director shall submit a description of that monitoring system to the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel for review.
     (4) The division shall fully implement a performance monitoring system on or before October 1, 1996.
     (5) Before January 1 each year the director shall submit a written report describing the difference between actual performance and performance goals for the prior fiscal year to the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel and the Joint Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee. The report shall include:
     (a) a summary of the division's efforts during the prior fiscal year to implement the Performance Milestone Plan;
     (b) a summary of how performance must be improved to achieve full implementation of the Performance Milestone Plan;
     (c) data on the extent to which new and experienced division employees have received training pursuant to statute and division policy; and
     (d) an analysis of the use and efficacy of family preservation services, both before and after removal of children from their homes.

Amended by Chapter 46, 2006 General Session
Amended by Chapter 75, 2006 General Session