OMB Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART)

Direct Federal Programs

Name of Program:

Section I: Program Purpose/Relevance/Federal Role

Ans.

Explanation (Required)

Evidence/Data (if available)

RMO Weighting

Weighted Score

1

Is the program purpose clear?

20%

2

Does the program address a specific problem, interest or need?

20%

3

Is the Federal role critical?

20%

4

Does the program make a significant, unique contribution to solving the problem?

20%

5

Does the program use the most efficient/effective mechanism to accomplish its goals?

20%

Total Section Score

Section II: Strategic Planning

Questions

Ans.

Explanation (Required)

Evidence/Data (if available)

RMO Weighting

Weighted Score

1

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

20%

2

Does the program have a limited number of annual performance goals that demonstrate progress toward achieving the long-term goals?

20%

3

Do all program partners (grantees, sub-grantees, contractors, etc.) commit to and report on performance that relates to and supports the output and outcome goals of the program?

20%

4

Is a comprehensive, independent, quality evaluation of the program conducted on a regular basis?

20%

5

Is the program budget aligned with the program goals in such a way that the impact of funding, policy, and legislative changes on performance is readily known?

20%

Total Section Score

Section III: Program Management

Questions

Ans.

Explanation (Required)

Evidence/Data (if available)

RMO Weighting

Weighted Score

1

Does the agency regularly collect timely and credible performance information and use it to manage the program?

15%

2

Are performance measurements used to increase accountability?

15%

3

Are all funds (Federal and partners’) obligated in a timely manner?

15%

4

Are all funds (Federal and partners’) spent for the intended purpose?

15%

5

Does the agency estimate and budget for the full annual costs of operating the program (including all administrative costs and allocated overhead)?

10%

6

Are the administrative costs reasonable?

10%

7

Does agency use cost comparisons and competitive sourcing for this program to achieve cost-effectiveness and when special expertise is needed?

10%

8

Does the program use strong financial management practices?

10%

Total Section Score

Section IV: Program Results

Questions

Ans.

Explanation (Required)

Evidence/Data (if available)

RMO Weighting

Weighted Score

1

Has the program demonstrated adequate progress in achieving its long-term outcome goal(s)?

20%

2

Does the program (including program partners) achieve its annual performance goals?

20%

3

Were program goals achieved within budgeted costs and established schedules?

20%

4

Does the performance of this program compare favorably to other programs with similar purpose and goals?

20%

5

Do comprehensive, independent, quality evaluations of this program indicate that the program is effective and achieving results?

20%

Total Section Score