Programmatic Oversight. (a)Program Analysis and Risk Assessment Program assessments are an evaluation tool or technique that may take many forms including joint risk assessments and self-assessments. These tools are based on the common concepts of identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities and provide an avenue for determining the current health and effectiveness of the FAHP and assessing future risk. Caltrans and the FHWA will jointly conduct Program Analyses and implement principles of Risk Management in assessing the health of the FAHP. Principles of Risk Management include assessing risk, prioritizing risk events and statements, and implementing response strategies to effectively manage risk. This will be accomplished by performing a joint Annual Program Analysis and Risk Assessment in core program areas. The Program Analysis will identify initiatives that could be accomplished to “close the gap” between the effectiveness of the current state of the program and the program vision of where it should be in three years. In order to accomplish this, a Risk Assessment will be conducted to identify future risk events or elements that may affect the program. In addition, information obtained from oversight activities and performance measures/indicators will be considered when performing the program analysis and risk assessment. The program analysis will outline response strategies and initiatives to effectively manage risk. Response strategies may include training, program reviews, updating manuals/guidance, and providing technology transfer/technical assistance. Each year both Caltrans and FHWA will update the program analysis and risk assessments to reflect the most current information, while maintaining a focus on the program vision. Program assessments may be prompted by national requirements, such as new laws or initiatives or the desire to strive for continual improvement. These may also include an FHWA review by Headquarters, the Resource Center or another Federal Government Agency, such as the Inspector General or the Government Accountability Office. These reviews may include verification of selected project level approval activities in order to verify their compliance with laws and regulations. These activities will be selected strategically based on findings from program assessments, reviews, or performance measures, while maintaining a focus on efficient project delivery. The Division Office has a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) documenting the process for c...
Programmatic Oversight. THE PARTNERSHIP shall provide coaching and consultation regarding programmatic issues to SULZBACHER leadership and PWC staff as necessary to assure the development and evolution of the PWC as an effective component in a sustainable system of integrated behavioral health.
