A representative from the Iowa Department of Human Services would like to hear from States that use data systems that automatically search other systems and import relevant data into one location to determine program eligibility and enrollment. Currently, Iowa's eligibility staff have to manually search a variety of data systems in order to find information used to establish eligibility for applicants and enrollees (e.g. UIB, wage data, social security benefits, VA benefits, etc.). Other terms used for this type of functionality may be 'data mining' or 'data brokering'.

A representative from the Oregon Department of Human Services would like to know if States use client swipe card systems to track and record attending for TANF clients participating in employment, training, and other self-sufficiency activities? If no, why not? If yes:

• How does the system and process works?
• For what other purposes is the card being used (electronic benefit transfer for program benefits)?
• How long has the system has been in place?
• Was it developed in-house or by a vendor?
• How was the system developed, implemented, and what was the timeline?
• What are the benefits of the system (cost savings, reduced errors, workload impact, client and partner convenience)?
• Were there implementation challenges and/or lessons learned?
• Have there been any changes made since implementation
• Are there any quality control procedures to check data?

The Peer TA Network would like to learn what what technology or data system(s) organizations use to measure program performance based on key program indicators (e.g., work participation, caseload dynamics)? If an organization does not use technology, how is program performance measured?

The Peer TA Network would like to learn about the technological characteristics of the technology or data system(s) that organizations use? Are tools web-based, and can they be accessed from any PC? Are they tied to any other data systems? If so, which ones? What are the job titles or job functions of the people within your organization who use it?

A representative from the District of Columbia Department of Human Services would like to know if any States have a database that centralizes all client information related to participation (i.e. time and attendance, case notes, etc), and is willing to share the solicitation used to acquire the system?