The Mandates & The Models

Coverage of the Latest IT Initiatives, Mandates and Innovations From the Decision Makers in Government.

Government Performance Logic Model

Discover Model IT Performance Indicators In 5 Key Areas Using the Proven “Logic Model” Approach

OMB Technology Performance Sticking Points:* • Mission-aligned performance measures are demonstrated in the Exhibit 300 to link projects with agency goals • Major IT projects are within 10% of cost, schedule and performance objectives • Demonstration of savings achieved and quantifi able performance improvements on all A-76 competitions • Information systems are verifi ably certifi ed and accredited to ensure information security • IT security is integrated with the Federal Enterprise Architecture • Agencies must use mission-aligned performance information to make project management and IT portfolio management decisions • Agencies must develop a documented agency policy for using Earned Value Management • Project managers are trained and certifi ed according to project risk *Source: Offi ce of Management and Budget

Performance Reference Model (PRM) and Business Reference Model (BRM) Agencies must learn about the application of these models in order to remain compliant with OMB requirements. The PRM and BRM allow for the simplifi cations of management and clarifi cation of performance measures in federal programs. OMB expects budgets justifi cations to align with both of these models! GTPS 2004 can help you achieve the required alignment.

“OMB offi cials are not looking just at current individual program and project performance. They’re looking at an agency’s overall track record on performance.” — Government Computer News citing Karen Evans, Administrator for the Offi ce of e- Government and IT, Offi ce of Management and Budget, August 16, 2004