Data Management System

Red Flag: Access to only aggregate data reports (monthly, quarterly, or similar).

Access to individual data records is necessary to ensure data accuracy and consistency. State AT programs must have the ability to identify problems at the individual data record level either through direct access to individual records in the data system or the ability to obtain data exports/runs of individual records that can be readily produced/accessed when needed. State AT programs must ensure any data system used internally or by a subcontractor collects and aggregates data consistent with the OMB-approved APR instrument through comprehensive understanding of the data system structure and data aggregation tables. Without access to backend data tables programming structure, state AT programs will need to conduct comprehensive testing to ensure the system produces accurate aggregate data for APR reporting. The NATADS D2D system does not need this kind of testing and ongoing oversight as it was specifically developed and is maintained in conformance with the OMB-approved APR requirements.

Last updated January 2023