HIV Open Data Project: CSAT GPRA Client Outcome Measures for Discretionary Programs

SAMHSA has a corporate strategy to standardize its client outcome measures wherever programs and grants would usually be collecting the same information items. This strategy addresses a requirement under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) to report program outcomes as a part of the Federal budgeting cycle. Recipients of grants for discretionary services programs will be required to collect these measures. SAMHSA's goal is to measure program performance using these measures. As a general guide, the approach to creating GPRA measures has been designed to minimize any increase in the time and financial costs associated with complying. The list of standard measures below was developed with input from programs across all parts of SAMHSA, and is intended to produce comparable outcome estimates for all SAMHSA efforts. - Record Management - Drug and Alcohol Use - Family and Living Conditions - Education, Employment, and Income - Crime and Criminal Justice Status - Mental and Physical Health Problems and Treatment - Social Connectedness - Follow-up Status - Discharge Status - Services Received Recipients of grants for discretionary services programs will be required to collect these measures at intake, discharge and 6-months post intake; and additionally at 3-months post intake for CSAT adolescent programs. Most grants already include intake items from this list appropriate to their goals and population.