North Carolina § 120-36 - 12. Functions of Program Evaluation Division.

§ 120-36. 12. Functions of Program Evaluation Division.

The Division has the following functions: To evaluate the merits of a program or an activity of a State agency, or a program or an activity of a non-State entity conducted or provided using State funds. To develop quantitative indicators to be used in an evaluation of a program or an activity of a State agency, or a program or an activity of a non-State entity conducted or provided using State funds. To determine, in consultation with the Fiscal Research Division, the cost of programs or activities of a State agency, or programs or activities of a non-State entity conducted or provided using State funds. Repealed by Session Laws 2018-101, s. 1, effective June 26, 2018. To make unannounced visits to a State agency or non-State entity when needed to evaluate a program or an activity of the State agency or non-State entity. To submit an evaluation report to the Committee, as provided in G.S. 120-36.14. To determine the extent to which a State agency or non-State entity has implemented any of the recommendations of the Committee concerning the State agency or non-State entity. Repealed by Session Laws 2018-101, s. 1, effective June 26, 2018. To make periodic reports of the activities and recommendations of the Division and Committee and of any savings achieved by the implementation of Division or Committee recommendations. To receive reports alleging improper activities or matters of public concern listed in G.S. 126-84. The individual making the report may, at the individual's discretion, remain anonymous. Any report received under this subdivision, in whatever form, is confidential, shall not be a "public record" as defined by G.S. 132-1, and becomes available to the public only as provided in G.S. 120-131. To administer measurability assessments pursuant to Chapter 143E of the General Statutes. History (2007-78, s. 3; 2008-196, s. 2(a); 2018-101, s. 1.) Program Evaluation Division Study of Occupational Licensing of Military-Trained Applicants and Military Spouses - Session Laws 2019-201, s. 2(a), (b), provides: "(a) The Program Evaluation Division, in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, shall study the extent to which the provisions of G.S. 93B-1 5.1 have improved the ability of military-trained applicants and military spouses to become licensed by occupational licensing boards in the State. All occupational licensing boards, as that term is defined in G.S. 93B-1 , shall cooperate with the Program Evaluation Division in conducting this study, including providing data on its compliance with the provisions of G.S. 93B-15.1 . In conducting the study, the Program Evaluation Division shall consider, among other things, the following: "(1) Whether the criteria in G.S. 93B-15.1 should be expanded to allow for the licensure of more military-trained applicants and military spouses. "(2) The effectiveness of publishing information on the criteria for licensure of military spouses, as required by G.S. 93B-15.1 , and whether there are additional platforms on which this information should be published to ensure broader dissemination to military spouses. "(3) The feasibility and effectiveness of including a question about military status, including status as a military spouse, on applications for licensure. "(4) Determining what steps can be taken to provide or enhance continuing education programs to assist military spouses in maintaining an active occupational license, even if issued by another state. "(5) Providing training for at least one employee in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on the licensure process outlined in G.S. 93B-15.1 for military-trained applicants and military spouses, and considering ways in which to disseminate information about this employee's availability to applicants. "(6) Whether to develop a process for annually gathering data from all occupational licensing boards on the number of military-trained applicants and military spouses who (i) were licensed pursuant to G.S. 93B-15.1 or under the existing licensure, certification, or registration requirements established by occupational licensing boards and (ii) were denied licensure. The data shall include a summary of the reasons military-trained applicants and military spouses were denied licensure, but shall not disclose any identifying information about any applicant. "(b) By February 1, 2020, the Program Evaluation Division shall report the findings of its study and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government and to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs." Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2011-382, s. 1, provides: "The Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee shall include in the 2011-2012 Work Plan for the Program Evaluation Division of the General Assembly a study to evaluate the Division of Motor Vehicles' Commission Contract for the Issuance of Plates and Certificates program, authorized in G.S. 20-63(h) , to determine the cost-effectiveness and savings that can be effected by changing or maintaining the current operating procedures and to develop any plans or practices that, if implemented, would result in increased operating efficiency of the Division of Motor Vehicles' Commission Contract program." Session Laws 2011-382, s. 2, provides: "The Program Evaluation Division shall submit its findings and recommendations for Section 1 of this act to the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee, the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee, and the Fiscal Research Division at a date to be determined by the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee." Session Laws 2011-382, s. 3, provides: "The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not cancel or amend any commission contracts for any reason other than malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of the commission contractor until the study required by this act is complete and final recommendations have been acted upon by the Joint Legislative Program Evaluation Oversight Committee." Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2008-196, s. 2(a), effective August 8, 2008, added subdivision (10). Session Laws 2018-101, s. 1, effective June 26, 2018, rewrote the section.