Friday, November 23, 2007
MTCU Update: Agreement Streamlining Changes
On November 15, Deanna attended the MTCU Service Delivery Advisory Group meeting, which provided information on the changes to contract administrative processes, program and policy coherence, and the new service delivery model. We’ll review the most pressing item here, but will post presentations on all topics within the next few days.
Changes to Contract Administrative Processes
As MTCU engages in transforming the Ontario Employment Benefits and Support Measures (OESBM) (read about EBSMs in detail on this federal government web site) infrastructure, agreements are being extended and contract administration streamlined. OEBSM agreements can be extended for up to 18 months effective December 1, 2007, with two main requirements: (1) demonstrated need for the program and (2) no performance issues.
As of December 1, MTCU is also introducing two initiatives to ease external administrative requirements (note that these changes apply to all OESBM programs, not just those coming up for renewal):
1) Increased Budget Flexibility: the 10% cap will be removed, and while rationales are still needed for budget changes, approvals will be much quicker, based on principle of prior written approval. This should reduce the need for amendments.
2) Budget Negotiation: MTCU will be looking at history of expenditure patterns and will forecast a budget for service providers for new budgets. MTCU says this will allow for maximum use of funds across programs. Note that end-date extensions do not require a new proposal.
All service providers should receive a letter detailing these changes by early December, and will be contacted by local MTCU staff to discuss extensions and flexibilities.
Changes to Contract Administrative Processes
As MTCU engages in transforming the Ontario Employment Benefits and Support Measures (OESBM) (read about EBSMs in detail on this federal government web site) infrastructure, agreements are being extended and contract administration streamlined. OEBSM agreements can be extended for up to 18 months effective December 1, 2007, with two main requirements: (1) demonstrated need for the program and (2) no performance issues.
As of December 1, MTCU is also introducing two initiatives to ease external administrative requirements (note that these changes apply to all OESBM programs, not just those coming up for renewal):
1) Increased Budget Flexibility: the 10% cap will be removed, and while rationales are still needed for budget changes, approvals will be much quicker, based on principle of prior written approval. This should reduce the need for amendments.
2) Budget Negotiation: MTCU will be looking at history of expenditure patterns and will forecast a budget for service providers for new budgets. MTCU says this will allow for maximum use of funds across programs. Note that end-date extensions do not require a new proposal.
All service providers should receive a letter detailing these changes by early December, and will be contacted by local MTCU staff to discuss extensions and flexibilities.
Labels: LMDA, Meetings_and_Events, MTCU_Updates
