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EVALUATION FRAMEWORK

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The performance measures of the CEDS outline are based on the following goals and objectives:

  1. Number of jobs created after implementation of the CEDS,
  2. Number and types of investments undertaken in the region,
  3. Number of jobs retained in the region,
  4. Amount of private sector improvements in the region after implementation of the CEDS, and
  5. Changes in the economic environment of the region.

The CEDS will be monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure implementation of the plan. Staff of the District and the CEDS Committee will be responsible for reviewing and updating the CEDS to ensure that the strategic plan is a vital and living document. Additionally, the staff and committee will update the plan annually through an annual report.

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 

An evaluation will be reviewed annually to determine the effectiveness of the program. Also, the changes that may affect the priorities or available funding will be noted in the annual reports. The annual meeting will be organized and managed by North Delta PDD. Prior to the annual meeting members will be responsible for data collection and doing assessments concerning the action plan, goals, objectives, and activities.

The performance measures and evaluation process will focus on the following:

  • Goals, objectives, and activities addressing current and expected conditions.
  • Current resources are appropriate for implementing the plan and if different or additional resources are now available.
  • Schedules and budgets are feasible.
  • Implementation problems, such as technical, political, legal, or coordination issues with other individuals or organizations are present.
  • Outcomes have occurred as expected.
  • Changes in county/city/town resources impacted plan implementation (i.e. funding, personnel, and equipment).
  • Changes in programming or government structures justify changes to the plan.
  • New agencies or staff should be included.
  • Project completion.
  • Percent complete verses percent of resources allocated.
  • Under/over spending.
  • Achievement of the goals, objectives, and activities.
  • Resource allocation (e.g. If there had been more money would the activity have been more successful?).
  • Timeframes.
  • Budgets.
  • Lead/support agency commitment.
  • Resources (funding, personnel [have people reassigned or left the organization?]).
  • Feasibility (Is this still an appropriate measure?)

Short-term indicators of successful projects will include performance based indicators such as project completion; completion of projects within the allotted budget and schedule; funding status; and dollar amounts invested in the region. Long-term projects will include clear milestones (i.e. grant application, funding awards, construction kick-off and interim deliverables). Projects that are not successful will be reviewed with a lesson learned approach; alternative options will be discussed and implemented for unsuccessful projects.

The CEDS will be updated every five years; the strategic plan will reflect the results of the evaluations of all stakeholders. The updated plan will be available for public comment. After the comment period, comments will be addressed by North Delta PDD and the committee. The final CEDS will be distributed to the participating jurisdictions, the CEDS Committee, appropriate staff of North Delta PDD, and local economic development organizations.

METRICS TO MONITOR