HUD requires that each HMIS implementation has a plan with community standards for data collection and entry. The HMIS Lead Agency, NCCEH in our system, is responsible for developing and implementing this plan. Data Quality can be measured in completeness (not missing), timeliness (quick entry), and accuracy (true to program records). Since our implementation began back in 2019, our plan has revolved around Federal Reporting seasons mostly. The Data Center has now drafted a Data Quality Plan that will include regular year-round review and support of core data elements.
Our new Data Quality Plan has two main components:
- Data Benchmarks designated by Project Type
- Regular reports highlighting sections that don't meet benchmarks sent by the Data Center