Common use of Data Collection and Review Clause in Contracts

Data Collection and Review. An equity audit requires data collection from stakeholders across the VOM organization. Organizations collect data in many forms to provide them with a wide range of influences that contribute to better service for all residents of the VOM. Data collection can come from a variety of sources, including but not limited to the following: • Listening sessions with stakeholders/community leadership; • Organization observations; • Focus group interviews with community members; • Reviews of VOM policies, mission statement, vision statement, and ordinances; • Information provided on the organization’s website; • Organization climate surveys; • Attrition and retention reports; and • State reports based on the organization. Several community characteristics help tell the story of data. These include race, gender and gender identity, family income, national origin. Data indicators for community achievement include job opportunities; incarceration rates; restorative opportunities within the community with criminal justice system; and family and community engagement and leadership etc.