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 states that report format should contain: 1. Comparison of actual performance with established goals 2. Progress in meeting schedules 3. Status of expenditures in a format compatible with the work program, including a comparison of budgeted (approved) amounts and actual costs incurred 4. Cost overruns or underruns 5. Approved work program revisions 6. 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