Results Act: Observations on SBA's September 30, 1997, Strategic Plan.

Abstract

The Results Act is the centerpiece of a statutory framework to improve federal agencies' management activities. The Results Act was designed to shift the focus of attention of federal agencies from the amount of money they spend, or the size of their workloads, to the results achieved by their programs. Agencies are expected to base goals on their results-oriented missions, develop strategies for achieving their goals, and measure actual performance against the goals. The Results Act requires agencies to consult with the Congress in developing their strategic plans. This consultation gives the Congress the opportunity to help ensure that the agencies' missions and goals are focused on results, are consistent with the programs' authorizing laws, and are reasonable in light of fiscal constraints. The products of these consultations are to be clearer guidance to agencies on their missions and goals, which should lead to better information to help the Congress choose among programs, consider alternative ways to achieve results, and assess how well agencies are achieving them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 29, 1997
Accession Number
ADA331487

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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