I. Welcome and Introductions

II. Review of Agenda

III. Recap of July 2016 Conference Calls

IV. Goals for the September 1st and 2nd Meeting

• Review and refine “Guiding Principles” for research methodology discussion
  
  
• Discuss framework and possible research methodologies for each policy
  
  
• Obtain recommendations for the initial cohort
  
  

V. Overview of Evaluation Responsibilities

VI. Public Comment

VII. BREAK

VIII. Policy Framework and Research Methodologies—MTW Statutory Objective #1: Reduce Cost and Achieve Greater Cost-Effectiveness in Federal Expenditures

• Simplification of the Rent Calculation
  
  

IX. BREAK FOR LUNCH

X. Policy Framework and Research Methodologies—MTW Statutory Objective #1: Reduce Cost and Achieve Greater Cost-Effectiveness in Federal Expenditures (continued)

• Studying Fungibility through the MTW Block Grant
  
  
• Regionalization, as per the FY 2016 Appropriations Act
  
  

XI. BREAK

XII. Policy Framework and Research Methodologies—MTW Statutory Objective #1: Reduce Cost and Achieve Greater Cost-Effectiveness in Federal Expenditures (continued)

• Other Topics
  
  
• Public Comment
  
  

XIII. Policy Framework and Research Methodologies—MTW Statutory Objective #2: Give Incentives to Families with Children Whose Heads of Household are Either Working, Seeking Work, or Participating in Job Training, Educational, or Other Programs that Assist in Obtaining Employment and Becoming Economically Self-Sufficient

• Rent Reform, in combination with work requirements, time limits, and supportive services
  
  
• Work Requirements and/or time limits, without rent reform
  
  

XIV. Wrap-Up and Adjourn