Quality Improvement Program

The Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials wishes to support Quality Improvement Programs in each member state. Each member state with an eligible quality program will be provided up to $3,000 per fiscal year (unless otherwise modified by the Board of Directors) to support an existing quality program or to start a quality program based on the Malcolm Baldrige Award criteria or other acceptable process as determined by the state Chief Executive Officer. To establish eligibility, the state Chief Executive Officer shall submit a letter to the Treasurer of WASHTO detailing that the state has completed a quality improvement program. This letter should include as a minimum, which fiscal year the request is for, the amount requested, and a summary of the planned expenditure. The summary of expenditure can detail specific individuals or can be directed towards non-financial awards to recognize team excellence. The Treasurer will be responsible for preparing the Quality Award check(s) and Certificate(s). Each state receiving these funds shall report to the WASHTO Board of Directors at its Spring Board of Directors meeting, sharing successful elements of its programs.