Section 1890.12 - Evaluation Criteria(a) The Department will evaluate the Applicant's historical ability to complete Projects including, failure to follow program regulations, percentage of unspent funds from previous Grants, Applicants ability to complete Project activities, and any departmental determination of breach of Grant Agreements.(b) Each element listed below within the Application will be given a score based on the specific benefits of the individual Project and clarity including, but not limited to: (1) Problem Statement: Demonstrates a compelling need or problem, provides convincing data, case studies, interviews, or focus group results.(2) Performance Measures: Objectives are clear, appropriate, measurable, and include sufficient explanation of the longer-term benefits to final beneficiaries. The Performance Measures should show how the Project relates to Section 34019(f)(3)(B) Revenue and Taxation Code, as the overall objective of the program. The objectives should include measurable indicators for monitoring and evaluation purposes (quantity, quality, target group(s), time, and place).(3) Method of Evaluation: Methods, approaches, and strategies are realistic, reasonable, effective, outcome-oriented, and draw on best practices and the latest thinking and/or research to achieve the expected outputs, outcomes, and results, and the actions (and means) taken or provided to produce the results. The target group(s) in the Project is/are well defined and the purpose is to provide the information by which the Project outcomes can be identified, implementation problems solved, and progress assessed in relation to what was originally planned.(4) Administrative Support: The organization has credibility for this kind of work (strength, name recognition, a history of achievements, related mission and goals). The personnel and physical resources allocated to this Project are appropriate (e.g., internal staff expertise, use of external consultants, advisory committee).(c) The extent to which the Project is feasible shall be demonstrated by: (1) A timeline for Project completion, including readiness; and(d) Members of the panel may investigate referenced documents or other documents submitted to the Department to check the accuracy of the information provided. If the panel concludes the information provided is incorrect or the conclusions stated are not supported, the panel shall use its discretion to clarify the response from the Applicant, reduce the points, or reject the Application. If points are reduced or the Application is rejected, the panel will provide the justification to support its actions as outlined in this section. (1) Examples of referenced documents or other documents submitted to the Department include, without limitation, statistical data (e.g., arrests, collisions, other incidents related to impaired driving), or other documentation the Applicant has adopted for use in its operations submitted with the Project Application.(e) The Department will request any additional information needed by contacting the Applicant. The additional information requested from the Applicant shall be submitted via e-mail within ten calendar days from date of request.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 1890.12
1. New section filed 8-13-2020; operative 8-13-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 33). Note: Authority cited: Section 2402, Vehicle Code; and Section 34019, Revenue and Taxation Code. Reference: Section 34019, Revenue and Taxation Code.
1. New section filed 8-13-2020; operative 8/13/2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 33).