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NDOR UPDATES
Nebraska Transit Managers’ WorkshopJune 23-25, 2015
ABE ANSHASINDOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
Welcome
KARI RUSENDOR TRANSIT MANAGER
National Transit Database, Sponsored Services
Financial Desktop Review Reasonable Accommodation Rule Progress Updates What’s Next?
NATIONAL TRANSIT DATABASE
SPONSORED SERVICES UPT
Sponsored service is a public transportation service paid, in whole or in part, directly to the transit provider by a third party.
Veterans Administration
Medicare Medicaid Assisted Living
Centers Head Start Programs
SPONSORED SERVICES PASSENGER BOARDINGS
Beginning July 1st
FINANCIAL DESKTOP REVIEW
FTA REASONABLE MODIFICATION RULE
March 2015
To provide reasonable accommodations by making changes to policies, practices and procedures if needed by an individual with a disability to enable him or her to participate in the recipient’s program or activity.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULE
Cause a direct threat to the health or safety of others
Fundamental alteration of the service Undue financial burden
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
All policies will be updated to include new language and complaint procedures
Make complaint procedures readily accessible
Designate responsible employee to accept complaints and make decisions
NDOR ACTIONS
Develop policy language Create a complaint/application template Translate the template in required
languages Revise driver training Add requirements to site visit checklist
PRECISION COMPLIANCE
Updated policies Site visits Workshops
1.Statewide Mobility Management
Implementation
2.Needs Assessment
3.FTA Title VI Compliance
4.Rural Transit Driver Training
5.Technology
STATEWIDE TRANSIT INITIATIVE
ONLINE REIMBURSEMENT INVOICE
ONLINE OPERATING ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
WHAT’S NEXT?
INFORMATION MIGRATION
NO MORE PAPER!
DRIVER TRAINING RECORDS
REPORTS
TITLE IV
ONLINE TRAINING
QUESTIONS?
WAYNE MASEKPROCUREMENT SPECIALIST, 5310 COMPLIANCE
Vehicle file organization Vehicle disposal
VEHICLE FILES
File name by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Make and Year it was purchased
Copy of vehicle title and proof of insurance Pre-trip inspections Preventative maintenance records (including
receipts) Preventative maintenance records for wheelchair lift
(if applicable) Vehicle manufacturer maintenance schedule Mechanic’s inspection sheets Documentation for warranty claims and recalls
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QUESTIONS ABOUT VEHICLES?
Refer to the Manual Online
QUESTIONS?
RTAP REIMBURSEMENTS
Who can submit the form?• Transit System Employees (Transit
Managers and Drivers)What are the qualified activities?• NATP and NDOR sponsored events
Driver Training Title VI Workshops
RTAP REIMBURSEMENTS
What are allowable expenses?• Mileage• Registration Fees• Lodging (if not direct billed)• Meals• Wages (for drivers to attend required
training)• Airfare• Misc. Travel Expenses
RTAP REIMBURSEMENTS
How do I submit the form?• Forward the form and supporting documents
to Connie Trautwein (contact info on form)
Why can’t I include the expenses on my regular monthly invoice?
• RTAP is 100% reimbursement• Does not reduce your federal and state
operating assistance funds
RTAP REIMBURSEMENTS
DO NOT REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT ON BOTH YOUR
MONTHLY INVOICE AND AN RTAP
FORM!
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QUESTIONS ABOUT RTAP REIMBURSEMENT?
Instructions have been posted online Contact our office
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) DEPOSITS
All subrecipients are strongly encouraged to enroll!
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QUESTIONS?
The Power Point presentation will be available on the Transit Section web page.
COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED
Title VI
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Maintenance Records
Please send us the requested documentation for review.
QUESTIONS?
The Power Point presentation will be available on the Transit Section web page.
