“Our primary goal in submitting this waiver request,” said DOES Director Gregg Irish, “is to ensure that federally funded programs under the Workforce Investment Act continue to provide improved services to our constituents.  A seamless, uncomplicated performance measurement process is germane to monitoring the federal return on investment.”

The change from performance measures to common measures would mean that, among other things, DOES would operate under a nine-measurement system. The waiver would afford the District the flexibility to customize, plan, and implement service delivery for various programs and easily facilitate system-wide performance accountability. The change would also allow the District to provide more concise information to congressional and legislative leaders and the general public concerning the use of public funds.