Transformation in Arizona Transformation in Arizona Presentation byPresentation by

Kent Ennis, Deputy Director,

Dennis Doby, Sr. Director Research Administration,

Arizona Department of Commerce

April 10th, 2008

Arizona Data Estimates and Arizona Data Estimates and Projections Task Force Projections Task Force

(ADEPT)(ADEPT)

- ADEPT Goal:

make recommendations to enhance estimates and projections process and

increase utilization of labor market information

Stakeholders Stakeholders

• Arizona Departments of– Commerce– Economic Security– Housing– Health Services– Transportation

• University of Arizona• Northern Arizona University• Arizona State University• Yuma Private Industry

Council• Mohave-LaPaz Local Workforce

Investment Board

• League of Arizona Cities &Towns

• Coconino County• Southeastern Arizona

Governments Organization• Central Arizona Association of

Governments• Maricopa Workforce

Connections• Maricopa Association of

Governments• Pima Association of

Governments

Data IssuesData Issues

• Key users lack full confidence in estimates/projections

• Users are seeking more current and frequently available data

• Data program managers have difficulty responding to all stakeholder requests

• Data programs are under-funded and under-staffed

Stakeholder Stakeholder RecommendationsRecommendations

• Governance– Mandate &

organizational delivery– Policy oversight and

technical guidance– Key policies and

procedures• Program Management

– Resource requirement– Staffing– Outreach and technical

support for users

• Data Collection – Work flow process– Data gaps

• Methods– Approach

Policy & ResearchPolicy & Research

• Recommendation #1:– Broaden Arizona’s demographic and

economic data-gathering mission to incorporate data collection, research AND analysis supporting state socioeconomic policymaking

– Initial Progress:Created ADOC planning team to assemble

stakeholder recommendations regarding new products

Work with Workforce Policy division to share staffing to ensure the analysis of data is available

Ongoing….

Organizational Organizational AlignmentAlignment

• Recommendation #2: – Align existing and expanded policy

analysis, data management, and data collection activities with the Arizona Department of Commerce

– Initial Progress: The Arizona Department of Economic

Security’s Research Division was transferred to the Arizona Department of Commerce in December 2007

Ongoing….

Greater TransparencyGreater Transparency

• Recommendation #3:

Appoint a population and demographic oversight group and a technical subcommittee– Initial Progress:

An updated Governor’s Executive Order is currently in motion to provide governance for the subcommittee

• Recommendation #4:

Continue efforts to increase transparency in population estimates process by providing open access to data and methods – Initial Progress:

Efforts have been made to include a hosted web presence and data review by stakeholders

Estimates Review ProcedureEstimates Review Procedure

• Recommendation #5: Develop a “user challenge process” for population estimates and projections

– Initial Progress: Increase Arizona’s leadership position

working with state, federal and cooperative programs

Working to enhance Council of Governments (COGs) and locality participation in data collection

State Investment State Investment CriteriaCriteria

• Recommendation #6: Develop criteria for making state investments in special data projects, management

needs or partnerships

– Initial Progress:

Working to develop funding

criteria and policies

Expanding Data Expanding Data

Collection CapacityCollection Capacity

– Provide expert staff• State Demographer• Chief Economist• Policy research & analysis• User aupport and technical outreach • Fund current FTEs and expand staffing

– Provide discretionary funding to support special policy, economic, or demographic research and user outreach

Aligning Workforce & Economic Development

• Arizona Planning Team – Review current Labor Market products

– Identify product needs with stakeholders

– Create industry specific products

• Coordination with WIA System– Participate in One-Stop and Interagency

planning meetings

– Provide information to the State Workforce Board

– Leverage Staffing

Questions Questions

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Discussion Discussion