Form VETS-702 Technical Performance Narrative (TPN)

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VETS-702

HVRP Technical Performance Narrative (TPN)
U.S. Department of Labor
Veterans’ Employment and Training Service
Recipient Name:
Grant Number:
Address:

Program Year:
2023

Quarter: (Check applicable reporting quarter)
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Recipient Certification: As an authorized representative of the grant recipient, I attest to the completeness and
accuracy of the information contained in this report.
Name:
Title:

Date:

Please refer to the VETS-701 Technical Performance Report (TPR) for the period covered by this report. In the
TPN Action column of the TPR, yellow “!” and red “X” indicators require a narrative response or explanation in
the associated fields of this TPN.
All fields on this form are required. For any that are not applicable, please enter N/A. Contact your Grant
Officer’s Technical Representative (GOTR) or the National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) if you
are experiencing difficulties with your program.
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information collection is 4 hours per response for Quarters 1–4 and 1 hour per response for Quarters 5–8,
including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather the data needed, and
complete and review the information collection. The obligation to respond is required to obtain or retain
a benefit (38 U.S.C. 2021 and 2023). If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time
estimate(s) or suggestions for improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans'
Employment and Training Service, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.

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1. FAILED PERFORMANCE IN QUARTERS 1-4. Performance measures on the quarterly TPR flagged with a
red “X” TPN Action indicator failing to meet minimum performance expectations and require corrective
action.
For each measure showing a red "X" TPN Action indicator, please provide the following:
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The indicator(s) where performance failed to meet minimum performance expectations;
The underlying cause(s) for the failure;
Proposed action(s) to improve performance;
The timeline for actual performance to be aligned with planned performance; and
If the failure is related to a continuing issue from the previous quarter(s), include what remedies
you have previously taken to address and improve performance.

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2. MINIMAL PERFORMANCE IN QUARTERS 1–4. Performance measures on the quarterly TPR flagged with a
yellow “!” TPN Action indicator are meeting minimum performance expectations and do not require
corrective action. However, you are required to describe the results of your analyses of this
underperformance.
For each measure showing a yellow “!” TPN Action Indicator, please provide the following:
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The indicator where performance is minimally acceptable;
The underlying cause(s) for not not meeting the performance goal(s);
Remedies you are presently taking to address and improve performance; and
If the underperformance is related to a continuing issue from the previous quarter(s), include what
remedies you have previously taken to address and improve performance.

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3. FINANCIAL REVIEW.
Do the SF-425 and the TPR crosswalk? If “No,” please explain below why they do not
match, and notify your GOTR of the discrepancy.

Yes

No

4. IDENTIFYING ACHIEVEMENTS. Describe success stories, accomplishments, or achievements for your
program that you consider to be exemplary in nature. Attachments to this form are accepted.

5. GRANT-RELATED ACTIVITIES. Describe the current quarter’s community awareness activities, outreach
activities to veterans experiencing homelessness, job-driven training initiatives, and program linkages to the
activities offered through the American Job Centers. Describe any administrative or programmatic challenges
not already addressed that may adversely affect performance outcomes.

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6. PERSONNEL. Identify all staff who charged time to the grant. Additional staff rows are available on
pages 8-9.
• Enter the "Percent of Time" as a decimal. 1.0 or 100% is 40 hours per week; .5 or 50% is 20 hours
per week.
• If a position is vacant due to staff turnover, do not delete the position from the table.
o Enter “Vacant” in the Employee Name column;
o Retain the title in the Position Title column;
o Clear the entries for the Percentage of Time and Date Hired columns; and
o Update the Date Vacant column with the last date of position occupancy.
Employee Name:
Position Title:
Percent of Time: 0%

Date Hired:

Date Vacant:

Date Hired:

Date Vacant:

Date Hired:

Date Vacant:

Date Hired:

Date Vacant:

Date Hired:

Date Vacant:

Employee Name:
Position Title:
Percent of Time: 0%

Employee Name:
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Employee Name:
Position Title:
Percent of Time: 0%
Employee Name:
Position Title:
Percent of Time: 0%

Do the position titles and percentages of time shown above and on pages 8-9 match
the budget narrative in your grant award or most recently approved budget-related
amendment? If "No," contact your GOTR to explain why the grant personnel deviates
from the approved budget.

Yes

No

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Quarters 5–8
Reminder: Grant recipients are responsible for follow-up tracking activities and reporting outcomes for
participants 12 months after exit and continuing until the end of the grant's period of performance. Followup must be conducted on all exiters, even those who were not placed into employment by the grantee.
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Maintaining contact with HVRP exiters can be challenging. HVRP funding may be used to provide
incentives for continued contact, as long as it is consistent with your approved budget.
When following up with employed exiters, ask if they are experiencing any challenges that impact
their ability to maintain employment—such as transportation issues; offer any needed follow-up
services to support their continued success, consistent with your approved budget.
Contact your Director of Veterans’ Employment and Training (DVET)/GOTR or NVTAC if you are
having any difficulties in your program.

7. FAILED PERFORMANCE IN QUARTERS 5–8.
Performance measures on the quarterly TPR flagged with a red “X” TPN Action indicator are failing to meet
minimum performance expectations and require corrective action. If any of the post-exit Employment Rate
or Median Earnings measures show a red “X” TPN Action indicator, please provide the following:
•
•
•
•
•

The indicator(s) where performance failed to meet minimum performance expectations;
The underlying cause(s) for the failure;
Proposed actions to improve performance;
The timeline for actual performance to be aligned with planned performance; and
If the failure is related to a continuing issue from the previous quarter(s), include what remedies
you have previously taken to address and improve performance.

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8. MINIMAL PERFORMANCE IN QUARTERS 5–8.
Performance measures on the quarterly TPR flagged with a yellow “!” TPN Action indicator are meeting minimum
performance expectations and do not require corrective action. However, you are required to describe the results
of your analyses of this underperformance. If any of the post-exit Employment Rate or Median Earnings measures
in the performance report show a yellow “!” TPN Action indicator, please provide the following:
•
•
•
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The indicator(s) showing underperformance;
The underlying cause(s) for not meeting the performance goal(s);
Remedies you are presently taking to address and improve performance; and
If the underperformance is related to a continuing issue from the previous quarter(s), include
what remedies you have previously taken to address and improve performance.

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Additional fields for Section 7 Grant Staff, if needed.
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Employee Name:
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