APR Engagement Levels
Tiers
Tier 1 – Rapid review for baseline evidence & options
Typical Cost: $
Typical timeline: 3-6 months
✓ Core analysis using primarily existing data
✓ Limited scenarios and stakeholder engagement
✓ Executive briefing or concise report
Tier 2 – Full evaluation/decision-ready analysis
Typical Cost: $$
Typical timeline: 6-12 months
✓ Expanded analysis with multiple scenarios and sensitivity testing
✓ Equity or distributional analysis
✓ Targeted stakeholder or expert engagement
✓ Detailed, decision-oriented reporting
Tier 3 – Deep study for strategic system enhancement
Typical Cost: $$$
Typical timeline: 12-24 months
✓ Comprehensive analysis and advanced modeling
✓ Dashboards, tools, or system design where applicable
✓ Implementation roadmap and governance guidance
Project Costs:
$ – Designates projects that cost $100k – $250k
$$ – Designates projects that cost $251k – $500k
$$$ – Designates projects that cost $501k – $750k
Example
Outcome Area: Improve Program Performance
Package: Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment
Tier 1 – Rapid Review
Goal: Provide baseline evidence and options for small departments, early-stage programs
Scope: Document review, stakeholder interviews, performance framework, quick findings memo
Cost: $
Timeline: 3-6 months
Tier 2 – Full Evaluation
Goal: Provide decision analysis for established programs
Scope: Provide strategic system insights for high-stakes programs with legislative reporting
Cost: $$
Timeline: 6-12 months
Tier 3: Deep Impact Study
Provide strategic system insights for high-stakes programs with legislative reporting
Scope: Statistical analysis, equity impact, cost-effectiveness analysis, implementation roadmap
Cost: $$$
Timeline: 12-24 months