Older Americans Act Programs and Performance Management
ACL collects information and reports on the performance of Older Americans Act (OAA) programs through several data collection efforts, including annual performance data, the annual National Survey of OAA Participants (NSOAAP), and other evaluation studies. Portions of data are reported in the congressional budget justification submitted to Congress each year, as well as through several other mechanisms.
The following sections provide more detailed information on OAA performance data collection and reporting.
State Performance Reports on Home and Community-Based and Nutrition Services and Elder Rights (OAA Titles III and VII)
State Performance Reports (SPRs) are the way states report on services and supports funded by the OAA, such as supportive services, nutrition, and caregiver support. These reports include information about who the program participants are and the services they receive. SPRs also serve as a critical data source for performance management of OAA programs.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Performance Data
Information on the efforts of long-term care (LTC) ombudsmen, as reported by programs, includes data on staffing, facilities, beds, and types of complaints from residents.
- National Ombudsman Reporting System LTC Ombudsman Program Data
- More Information on State LTC Ombudsman Programs
Performance Outcomes
Through annual performance reports, federal agencies provide detailed information on their progress in meeting program performance objectives. Congress and the Office of Management and Budget use performance information to support budget decisions. Many state and local governments require similar systems of accountability to document results and justify funding.
National Survey of OAA Participants
To gather information on the performance of its programs, ACL surveys a sample of program participants. These national surveys provide a portrait of who receives services and how they rate the service quality. The instruments also measure characteristics such as the physical and social functioning of the people who receive services.
Research Briefs
- Aging in Place: Do Older Americans Act Title III Services Reach Those Most Likely to Enter Nursing Homes?
- Multiple Service Use Among OAA Title III Program Participants
- Multiple Chronic Conditions Among OAA Title III Program Participants
- Supporting Family Caregivers Through Title III of the OAA
- Use of Transportation Services among OAA Title III Program Participants
- OAA Service Users: Who Is At Risk for Becoming Medicare-Medicaid Eligible?
- Older Americans Benefit from Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs