Justification and Expected Results Sample Clauses
The "Justification and Expected Results" clause requires parties to explain the reasoning behind a particular action, decision, or requirement within the agreement, as well as to outline the anticipated outcomes. In practice, this clause might be used to support a request for additional resources by detailing the necessity and the benefits expected from the investment, or to clarify why a specific project milestone is important and what results are projected upon its completion. Its core function is to provide transparency and rationale, helping all parties understand the purpose and intended impact of certain provisions, thereby reducing misunderstandings and supporting informed decision-making.
Justification and Expected Results. The parties to this Agreement have determined that this computer matching program is justified because it is the most efficient and expeditious means of obtaining and processing the information needed by CA-DSS to verify the immigration status of Benefit Applicants for, and recipients of, TANF and SNAP. It is expected that this matching program will enable CA-DSS to rapidly confirm the eligibility of Benefit Applicants with proper immigration status, identify those Benefit Applicants who require further checks to confirm proper eligibility status, administer sponsor deeming and agency reimbursement requirements, and to identify and prevent improper payments to those Benefit Applicants whose immigration status does not entitle them to receive TANF and SNAP administered by CA-DSS. Available alternatives to the use of this computer matching program for verifying immigration status would impose a much greater administrative and processing burden, would result in higher annual administrative costs, and would protract the average case response time. The anticipated savings from the use of the SAVE Program, including administrative costs and savings derived by eliminating fraudulent benefit payments, is $20,071,766 based on historical savings. Using a computer matching program, CA-DSS can process, in an extremely expeditious manner, a higher volume of queries with reduced overall labor demands. Additionally, because of the rapid response capability provided by this computer matching program, there will be a greater deterrent effect on applicants seeking to fraudulently receive entitlement benefits administered by CA-DSS as compared to a much slower mail- in procedure. One of the major objectives of IRCA, to reduce incentives for undocumented entry and presence in the United States, is furthered by this matching program’s deterrent effect. Finally, this system also supports efforts to curb waste, fraud, and abuse within federally-funded entitlement programs.
Justification and Expected Results. ED and DHS-USCIS have determined that a computer matching program is the most efficient, expeditious, and effective means of obtaining and processing the information needed by ED to verify the immigration status of applicants for the Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs. The alternative to using a computer matching program for verifying immigration status would be for each school to submit a verification request through SAVE to verify each student attending the school who identified themselves as an “Eligible noncitizen” on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This would impose a greater administrative burden and delayed response times. Using the computer matching program, SAVE can usually provide responses within seconds of when ED inquiries. Applicants who require second-step additional verification are provided a response in as little as 72 hours from ED’s second-step additional verification request. ED expects that this computer matching program will enable it to quickly and efficiently verify the status of applicants for the purpose of determining their eligibility for Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs. The matching program will also quickly identify those applicants who require third level verification before the institution of higher education can independently determine whether the applicant meets the eligibility requirements of the Title IV Student Financial Assistance Programs. ED estimates that this computer matching program costs $1,885,741 per 21-month processing period to operate. Given an estimated processing time of 15 minutes per applicant, an average cost per record to process a DHS verification of $7.58 per application, and approximately 690,193 applicants, verification of immigration status in the absence of computer matching (i.e., each school completing their students’ verifications) would cost institutions approximately $5,231,663 per processing year. Computer matching reduces the number of applicants requiring manual verification by approximately 96.7% since the administrative cost to institutions is reduced from $5,231,663 to $172,892 for a total savings of $5,058,771for the processing year. (Attached is a detailed cost/benefit analysis). In addition to the savings in administrative costs, the computer matching program provides identification of categories of immigration statuses allowing ED to deny eligibility to non-citizens who are not Title IV eligible under the law (and who, without th...
Justification and Expected Results. Section 5301 provides an option to sentencing judges to deny all or selected Federal benefits (including Title IV, HEA student financial assistance) to individuals convicted of drug trafficking or possession. Section 5301 is one of a number of provisions enacted by Congress with the intent of reducing the demand for illegal drugs. It represents a strong objective that Federal benefits not be used to support individuals engaged in illicit drug activities. DOJ is administering this law in a manner designed to achieve these objectives to the maximum extent possible. The agencies have determined that a computer matching program is the most efficient, expeditious, and effective means of obtaining and processing the information needed by ED to determine whether Title IV, HEA applicants have been convicted of certain drug-related offenses and subsequently denied Federal student financial assistance pursuant to section 5301. By matching the names, dates of birth, and SSNs in the DFB/DPFD database with ED’s student financial aid records, ED is able to identify students who do not qualify for Federal student financial assistance pursuant to the provisions set forth in the Controlled Substances Act. Thus, ED avoids the cost of disbursing student financial assistance funds to individuals who do not qualify for Federal student financial assistance, but who would otherwise receive aid had the matching program not existed. Finally, a manual system would require ED to locate matched students after they have already enrolled in school. DOJ reports that about 18,924 individuals were actively debared from the receipt of certain Federal benefits, including Federal student financial assistance, as of November 2017. In addition, over 18 million individuals apply for Federal student financial assistance each award year. In view of these numbers, an automated matching program is the only practical method to prevent improper payments to applicants who are not eligible to receive the benefits administered by ED under Title IV of the HEA. For the award year cycle covering 2016-2017, a cost-benefit analysis demonstrated the benefit of using the computer matching program. While the cost of running the computer matching program was $5,563.96, the total cost avoidance, based upon Title IV, HEA student financial assistance denied in accordance with section 5301,was $355,680 (see Appendix A: Cost-Benefit Analysis). The cost benefit ratio is 0.015. As discussed above, there is no viable al...
Justification and Expected Results. ED and DoD have determined that a computer matching program is the most efficient, expeditious, and effective means of obtaining and processing the information needed by ED to identify applicants who are children of military personnel that died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. DoD will provide ED, from DoD’s DEERS system, with a list containing the dependent’s name, Social Security number (SSN), and date of birth; as well as, from DoD’s DMDC Data Base, the date of death of the parent or guardian of each child whose parent or guardian died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. By matching those data with ED’s Federal Student Aid Application File, ED will be able to identify Federal student aid applicants who meet the qualifications for increased Federal student financial assistance pursuant to sections 473(b) and 420R of the HEA. Because of the number of individuals who apply for Federal student financial assistance (more than 19 million annually), an automated matching program is the only practical method to identify applicants who may be eligible for increased amounts of Federal student assistance. This CMA will allow both ED and DoD to accomplish their statutory mandates under the HEA. There are no other data sources available with the information needed to comply with the legal requirements. The use of computer technology to transfer data between DoD and ED is faster and more efficient than the use of any manual process. Attached is a cost-benefit analysis for the 2015-16 academic year, demonstrating the benefit of using the computer matching program. The cost of running the computer matching program was $15,678, but the total quantifiable benefit to recipients is estimated to be $459,539 (See Appendix A: Cost-Benefit Analysis).
Justification and Expected Results. ED and DoD have determined that a matching program is the most efficient, expeditious, and effective means of obtaining and processing the information needed by ED to identify applicants who are children of military personnel who died as a result of U.S. military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. DoD will provide ED, from DoD’s DEERS system, with a list containing the dependent’s name, Social Security number (SSN), and date of birth; as well as, from DoD’s DMDC Data Base, the date of death of the parent or guardian of each child whose parent or guardian died as a result of performing military service in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001. By matching those data with ED’s Federal Student Aid Application File, ED will be able to identify Federal student aid applicants who meet the qualifications for increased Federal student financial assistance pursuant to sections 473(b) and 420R of the HEA. Because of the number of individuals who apply for Federal student financial assistance (more than 18.5 million annually), an automated matching program is the only practical method to identify applicants who may be eligible for increased amounts of Federal student assistance. ED will disclose the data received from DoD to the Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System to determine the amounts and types of Title IV, HEA program assistance that an applicant will receive. This CMA will allow both ED and DoD to accomplish their statutory mandates under the HEA. There are no other data sources available with the information needed to comply with the legal requirements. The use of computer technology to transfer data between DoD and ED is faster and more efficient than the use of any manual process. Attached is a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) for the 2018–19 academic year, adjusted for three years of inflation since the previous CBA, and demonstrating the benefit of using the matching program. The cost of running the matching program was $20,815, but the total quantifiable benefit to recipients is estimated to be $627,908 (See Appendix A: Cost-Benefit Analysis).
Justification and Expected Results. An audit report issued by ED’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) in January 1997 concluded that numerous Title IV, HEA program recipients were falsely claiming veteran status as independent students. Such recipients thus erroneously obtained higher payments (or increased amounts) of Title IV, HEA program assistance when they only were qualified to receive lower payment amounts as dependent students. In conducting its study, OIG confirmed veteran status claims made by applicants on the FAFSA with VA. As a result of this matching program, ED expects to eliminate the ability of applicants to incorrectly claim veteran status, thereby preventing improper payments to applicants who are not veterans. Matching computer records during application processing is the most efficient and expeditious means of obtaining the information needed to verify veteran status. ED has conducted a Cost/Benefit Analysis (CBA) for this matching program. This analysis indicated that the estimated total costs to ED and VA are $282,946 per 24-month processing year. The total benefits derived from conducting this match are estimated to be approximately $75,109,260 per 24-month processing year. The detailed CBA is provided in Attachment 1.
Justification and Expected Results