How do I check my entry/exit shelter project's data quality?

Date Created: June 23, 2026

What this is

This article will guide you on how to use data checkers to review your project's data quality, and how to address any issues or missing data.

What you need to know

Follow these steps

For E/E shelter projects, we recommend using the following data checkers to review your data quality. For best results, run the following data checkers in the order listed.

First Stop Data Checkers - The checkers in this folder are where you should start.

1. Run the Current Client Roster to confirm the right clients are enrolled in your project. If needed, you can exit clients from their enrollment within the data checker.
2. Next, run the Common Data Checker to find any missing common information for your clients. This includes data in your client's HMIS profile and one-time questions, such as disabling condition, prior residence, etc.
3. Next, the Assessment Data Checker will help you review additional data elements, such as  health insurance, income, etc.

Other Data Checkers - These data checkers can be used in any order.

1. Annual Assessment - If your ES project receives federal funding (for example, HUD COC/ESG funding sources), you can use this data checker to locate enrollments that are due for an annual assessment.

Program Specific Data Checkers - The data checkers in this folder are for specific funding. There are currently no data checkers for grants that fund emergency shelter projects. In the future, there will be additional data checkers released such as  RHY data checker  and the HYA data checker.