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E. Output and Performance/Outcome Measurements 1. The OYS uses an Outcomes Framework (OF) for monitoring and results reporting. The OF focuses on specific changes in youth and family conditions, behaviors, or satisfaction to be achieved. In responding to the RFP, qualified applicants must commit to specific standardized performance targets (statements describing the number of youth who will achieve high levels of success and/or achieve significant change in their conditions or behaviors) directly related to those target areas described in this RFP. 2. The applicant will commit to these performance targets as well as any additional performance targets as articulated in the RFP (finalized with the OPA) as part of the provider's contractual responsibility. The applicant will track and report progress toward these targets through a standard outcome reporting format and meet periodically with the OPA to review results and make necessary modifications and corrections. 3. Within this OF, applicants must: a) Base their programs on a thorough assessment of objective data about the risk and protective factors in communities being served. b) Design and implement programs for youth based on research or evaluation that provides evidence that the programs used prevent or reduce risk factors and establish or strengthen protective factors. c) Evaluate their programs to assess their progress toward achieving the outcomes, performance targets, and milestones. Furthermore, such evaluation shall be used to improve and strengthen the programs, to revise timelines, and to refine the outcomes, performance targets, and milestones. d) Use appropriate computer hardware and Microsoft Access and Excel software to record, monitor, and report various data. 4. In order to facilitate the implementation of the Outcomes Framework, the OYS will: a) Provide training in developing outcomes, performance targets, and milestones. b) Provide training in using hardware and software to evaluate the progress of the programs. c) Sponsor training opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and technical assistance directed towards enhancing service delivery. F. Performance Targets Applicants shall develop performance targets as mutually agreed upon with the OYS. G. Reporting Requirements for Program and Fiscal Data 1. Timely program and fiscal reports as specified by the OPA will generally be due quarterly and at the end of each budget period. Contracts are programmatically and fiscally monitored by the OPA. Monitoring includes the review of program reports and services; budgets and revisions (as approved by the OPA); invoices and expenditure reports; and any issues applicable to services provided. 2. Monitoring may take place at a variety of locations including the OPA, applicant's administrative office, and the sites of the service delivery. 6