MPO Operating Manual

Manual is…about 95% Complete

Manual is not…collection of new

regulations/procedures…meant to be all inclusive

Today, lets focus on… UPWP/Reporting Timelines Reporting Format

UPWP Development Timeline

UPWP Development January: Controller closes previous year

and provides estimated PL funds for upcoming year

February: MPOs notified of estimated PL funds for budgeting purposes

April 15: MPOs submit draft UPWP, NDOR reviews

June 1: MPOs adopt/approve UPWP and submit to NDOR, NDOR concurs and FHWA/FTA begin review

July 1: PL funding obligated and agreements signed

Reporting Timeline

Invoicing/Reporting Timeline November 29 (60 days after Sep 30): Q1

invoice and report due March 1 (60 days after Dec 31): Q2 invoice

and report due May 30 (60 days after Mar 31): Q3 invoice

and report due August 29 (60 days after June 30): Q4

invoice and report due. August 29: Last date MPO reimbursement

request will be accepted for previous year Above deadlines also apply to consultant

invoices

Reporting Format

23 CFR 420.117 states that report format should contain:1. Comparison of actual performance with established goals2. Progress in meeting schedules3. Status of expenditures in a format compatible with the work program, including a comparison of budgeted (approved) amounts and actual costs incurred4. Cost overruns or underruns5. Approved work program revisions6. Other pertinent supporting data

Grouped Projects in the TIP

Minor Safety Projects – Small scale safety projects that are not regionally significant

Recreational Trails – all projects using RTP funds

Transportation Alternatives – all projects using TAP funds