Government Executive
May 15, 2002
Create a healthy mix of output and outcome goals. Use intermediate goals and measures to show progress. Set multi-year measures. Communicate. Communicate. Communicate. Strategic plans, GPRA reports and budget documents should, in a reader-friendly format, discuss goals and measures and explain funding decisions. Also, make sure everyone - from the agency head to line employees - understands how their day-to-day work affects the agency's mission. Involve outside stakeholders in the process. Most federal programs rely on other entities to be successful. Get their buy-in and comments early on. Develop performance goals before sitting down to work on the budget. Ensure that budget and strategic planning staffs work together.
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