Section Three:
Program Management

Section Three of the Program Assessment Rating Tool examines the role of Program Management in improving overall results. By being accountable for the goals and measures in Section Two, the PART focuses on the accountability and transparency of our front-line managers in meeting those goals. This section therefore addresses the relationship of effectively managing by our performance-oriented plans.

To receive a score of "Effective" in the Program Management section, it is important that the agency collect performance data-both for the program and for contractors. More importantly, the collection of performance data allows managers to set ambitious yet meaningful, performance targets for the program. This section reinforces the Administration's insistence that managers be held accountable for performance standards, results, and costs.

SAMPLE QUESTION:
Are federal managers and program partners held accountable for performance?

ELEMENTS OF A "YES" ANSWER:
Identify managers who are responsible for achieving program results and establish performance standards for them; require partners to achieve specific performance standards

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