Section Two:
Strategic Program Planning

Section Two of the PART addresses the fundamental idea of Strategic Planning in government programs. Since federal funding and performance-based budgeting ask to show annual and long-term goals, we hold our strategic plan accountable for providing that blueprint to aid in the budget process. Due to that relationship, this section first addresses the congruency between our budget and our planning process

To receive a score of "Effective" in the Strategic Planning section, a program must identify specific outcome goals that support the program's mission. A majority of the outcome goals established are derived from the agency goals outlined in its GPRA Performance Reports. In this section, the evidence necessary to justify a "yes" answer are statements of the agency's goals.

SAMPLE QUESTION:
Does the program have a limited number of specific, ambitious long-term performance goals and measures that focus on outcomes and meaningfully reflect the purpose of the program?

ELEMENTS OF A "YES" ANSWER:
To assign a "yes" answer would require the identification of two or three specific, easily understood performance outcome goals directly related to the program's mission statement. It is important for the identified goals to be presented with clear time frames and performance targets, while holding program managers accountable in improving program performance.

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