DTA data, SNAP PPT, Advisory Boards & TAFDC training

 

Attached is a powerpoint of DTA data updates that DTA data guru (MLRI's title!) Michael Cole shared on the 11/10 SNAP Coalition call. Note that DTA tracks a number of important data points including the SNAP and cash application volume, the DTA Assistance Line call volume (including dropped calls), the time it takes to approve an application, etc. This data is important context for the spikes in workload DTA has experienced since March, and DTA uses data like this to make changes to their operations. For additional data from DTA, see the monthly performance scorecards posted here. 

 

At a recent SNAP Coalition meeting there was interest in joining local DTA Advisory Boards. A number of SNAP Coalition members are active on their local DTA Advisory Board. The local Advisory Boards may meet monthly, quarterly, or randomly - it's up to the Boards to decide. (And all Boards are presently meeting by Zoom). Board members typically get updated information from the local DTA staff and active Boards often make recommendations to DTA Central on a range of issues - the annual state budget priorities, SNAP and cash policy priorities, issues surfacing at local offices or within geographic areas of concern (widespread power outage, closure of a major employer etc).  Attached is an application form and fact sheet about the Local Advisory Boards. If you are interested, check it out! 

 

If you are not a member, you can still listen in to the Advisory Board meetings - they are available to the public! DTA Open Meeting Notices are posted here: Upcoming events for Department of Transitional Assistance - 48 hours in advance of the meeting.