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Sacramento County CCP approves AB 109 annual evaluation framework for funded programs
Summary
The Community Corrections Partnership voted unanimously May 29 to adopt an annual evaluation framework for AB 109-funded programs intended to collect inputs, process/output and outcome metrics, equity analysis and recommendations; submissions are expected by mid-August to inform the October AB 109 plan update.
The Sacramento County Community Corrections Partnership on May 29 approved an annual evaluation framework designed to standardize reporting and assessment of AB 109-funded programs and services.
Laura Foster, presenting the recommendation on behalf of the Community Corrections Partnership Advisory Board, said the framework is intended to give agencies more contextual information beyond quarterly claims so decision-makers can better assess program effectiveness. "This annual evaluation gives the agencies the chance to help us tell that story better and also have more information that you include in our AB 109 plan update," Foster said.
Framework and purpose
The framework presents nine categories for agency submissions, including program overview, inputs and resources, process/output metrics, outcome metrics, participant feedback, equity and inclusion analysis, implementation barriers, and recommendations for improvement. Foster and advisory board members described the submission this year as a test that will be refined over time; agencies may not be able to answer every category in the first cycle.
One submission per program category
Foster said the county will request a single evaluation per program category (for example, mental health diversion and collaborative courts would be submitted as one evaluation reflecting input from multiple partners) to avoid inconsistent or duplicative reporting. Agencies funded through AB 109 will work with CCPAB representatives and county staff to produce the submissions; lieutenant Chris Baker of the sheriff's office was named as a point of contact for the sheriff's reentry evaluation.
Outcome metrics and timeline
Member Walker asked where outcome metrics were captured; Foster said outcome metrics are included in the template and that agencies should propose outcome measures tied to their program intent. The partnership approved the framework and, if approved by the board, staff will distribute templates "immediately" so recipients can start work; Foster asked for submissions by mid-August to allow incorporation into the October draft AB 109 plan and final plan approvals through November and BSCC submission in December.
Vote and next steps
Member Kothari moved to approve the framework; Member Scott Lutz seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Foster said staff will work with program leads to compile evaluations and present findings to the advisory board and then to the partnership before finalizing the AB 109 plan.
Ending
Partnership members asked for clarity and offered to help agencies coordinate submissions; staff said they will facilitate meetings and technical assistance as needed.
