Kristie Lee McKinley, Natural Resource Specialist, USDA NRCS ...

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeStreamlining Deliveryof Conservation Assistance2013 NACD Annual MeetingFor more information:www.nrcs.usda.govand search “CDSI”SLIDE 1

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeWhy the NRCS Streamlining Initiative?Concerns over the field office technical staff time spendingtoo much time administering contracts.Lack of time in field planning with customers (20‐40%?).Need for more efficient andeffective ways of doing business.Too many tools the field has to use.Software complex, time consuming,not integrated.Potential loss of technical expertise.https://nrcs.sc.egov.usda.gov/spa/streamline

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeCDSI’s focuses on deploying information technologythat effectively supports and aligns with the delivery ofNRCS conservation assistance.Integration of geospatial data throughoutthe planning process.Incorporates role‐based tasks that removes almost allfinancial assistance workload away from planners.Standardizes how planning and financialassistance is provided to our customers.Restructuring resource concerns that focus on sciencebasedanalysis that standardizes how planners evaluateland for technical and financial assistance.

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeExpected OutcomesBenefit to Clients:• 75% of F.O. staff time in the field with clients• Improved science‐based conservation planning• Integrated technical and financial assistance delivery• Expedited delivery of financial assistance• 24/7 online accessBenefit to NACD:• Ability for field office staff to have one tool thatsimplifies developing a conservation plan andcontract.Benefit to Working Lands:• More conservation on the ground SLIDE 4

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeAccomplishments• Redefined how the field will consistently conduct resourceinventory and assessments during planning.• Identified financial assistance tasks that will be completed throughautomated workflows, tasking, mobile computing, electronicsignature, a web‐based customer portal, and more centralized FAsupport staff.• Last year we completed the FA Desktop pilot, a prototype of theClient Gateway, and a Mobile Planner discovery project.• States have prepared for CDSI by participating in Foundationtraining and conservation plan cleanup for contracts andeasements.• States have developed plans for incorporating Programs SupportSpecialist positions that will be responsible for financialadministration duties in the future.SLIDE 5

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeCustomersClientGatewayCentralizedProgram SupportStaffConservationistConservationDesktopMobilePlannerConservationDesktopCDSI has designed three major IT businesssystems that interact to automateworkflow, manage and monitor processes,and provide access to data and tools.

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeWhen you login the Desktop opensto my Service CenterSLIDE 7

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativePreferencesSLIDE 8

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeOverview of DesktopSLIDE 9

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeEnter a New Plan Request for a Clientto create a New PlanSLIDE 10

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeSearch for Client with aPlan in ProcessSLIDE 11

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeView a Client’sPlanning Land UnitsSLIDE 12

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeEditing a Client’s Land UnitInformationSLIDE 13

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeView Business ObjectivesSLIDE 14

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeView Conservation ObjectivesSLIDE 15

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeForage InventoryEstimated Production Data Created from Soil SurveySLIDE 16

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeAnimal InventorySLIDE 17

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeGrazing ScheduleSLIDE 18

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeGrazing AssessmentRoughage and Hay SupplySLIDE 19

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeResource Concern AnalysisSheet, Rill and Wind ErosionSLIDE 20

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeIntegrated Erosion ToolSLIDE 21

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeResource Concern BenchmarkScreening and AssessmentsSLIDE 22

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeSpecial Environmental ConcernsSLIDE 23

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeAlternative SystemIdentify Practices to treatResource ConcernsSLIDE 24

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeEvaluation if Alternative SystemTreats Resource ConcernsSLIDE 25

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeSelect Practices from Alternativesthat Client Wants to ImplementSLIDE 26

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeComplete CPA‐52Environmental EvaluationSLIDE 27

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeGenerate a Signed CPA 52SLIDE 28

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeSchedule PracticesSLIDE 29

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeApprove PlansSLIDE 30

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeCreate Conservation ProductsSLIDE 31

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeCertify PracticesSLIDE 32

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeCreate a Cost Share ApplicationSLIDE 33

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeManage Financial AssistanceDocuments and TasksSLIDE 34

Conservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeQuestions?SLIDE 35

For more information, contact:Kevin Wickey, Acting ‐ Leader, CDSI, 304‐284‐7542Kevin.Wickey@wv.usda.govConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeConservation Delivery Streamlining InitiativeKristie McKinley, Resource Specialist, CDSI, 817‐509‐3744Kristie.mckinley@ftw.usda.govSLIDE 36