MPO UPWP Reporting Timelines and Guidelines
This manual outlines important timelines and formats for the development and reporting of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) as mandated for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). Key reporting deadlines are defined for Q1 to Q4 invoices, along with the development timeline starting from January. The reporting format must include performance comparisons, progress updates, expenditure status, and other relevant data as specified in 23 CFR 420.117. These guidelines ensure compliance with funding regulations and help streamline reporting processes for MPOs.
MPO UPWP Reporting Timelines and Guidelines
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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 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
