Second Error Rate Pilot Report

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Appendix H. ERROR RATE COST ANALYSIS

Pilot States are asked to track the time utilized by different staff to complete each of the error rate pilot tasks. These tasks include:

• Preparation and training (including the CCB site visit);
• Drawing the sample;
• Record review process;
• Consolidating the data on the Data Report Forms;
• Reviewing the findings and responding to the three questions; and
• Discussion of causes/strategies and report preparation.

Costs per task are estimated by multiplying the length of time to conduct the task by the average hourly rate (salary + benefits) of the relevant staff person’s job classification. Each task may require time from different staff persons, e.g., staff time should be tracked according to job classification—Administrative Staff/Review Team, Computer Support, and Clerical Support—to allow for differing salary ranges. Within these job categories, costs will be estimated to conduct each of the activities listed above. Please note that States should include the time involved in the site visits as part of the first preparation and training activity.

In addition, States are asked to keep track of other indirect costs, e.g., materials, copying, postage, travel and other costs. The following template lists the categories of tasks, job classifications, time in hours, hours (salary + benefits) and total costs. A spreadsheet with each of the tasks is attached for States to use to enter their hours and cost information.

Appendix I. State Response Form >>

June, 2007