Principal functions within this division include

Information development

• Researching, compiling, and processing qualitative and quantitative information to complete and support a range of policy analysis and evaluation needs;  
• Identifying user-friendly venues for data collection, distribution, and publication;

Information reporting

• Coordinating the development and reporting of the
  • Managing for Results(MFRs) measures of performance for the annual Administration budget preparation;
  • Formulating and preparing written reports to detail Administration programmatic accomplishments and challenges
  • StateStat - a measurement and management tool to evaluate State performance, monitor performance trends, and develop strategies to achieve improved performance.

Special projects

• Conducting special projects to support the Administration's legislative, regulatory, fiscal, and other programmatic needs;

Piecing Together the Healthcare Access Puzzle, April 30, 2008.

Partnership advocacy

• Promoting coordination with internal and external Departmental partners.