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Federal Agency Performance Act of 2024

December 23, 2024

government-accountability federal-performance transparency data-management strategic-planning

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The Frame

What this does

The law changes how federal agencies track and report their success in meeting strategic objectives, requiring them to identify risks to their goals and strategies for improvement, which affects the transparency and management of federal programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Agencies

Agencies must conduct annual progress reviews, appoint co-leads for goals, and update their performance reporting.

Executive Office of the President

The office must provide a co-lead for each federal government performance goal.

Government Accountability Office

The agency is tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of the new law and reporting to Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 23, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This law mandates that federal agencies conduct annual reviews of their progress toward strategic goals and improves how performance data is reported to the public. It also requires the appointment of co-leads from both the White House and relevant agencies to oversee government-wide performance goals.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'covered goal' under this law?

A is any goal or objective established in an agency's strategic plan under section 306(a) of title 5.

Who is responsible for overseeing performance goals?

At least two lead officials are required for each goal: one from the Executive Office of the President and one from an agency contributing to that goal.

How often must agencies review their progress?

Agencies must review their progress toward strategic goals at least annually.

Why It Matters

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Shift to Presidential-Term Goal Setting

The law aligns federal priority goals with the Presidential term cycle, ensuring goals are updated at the start of each new administration.

Federal Government

Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body responsible for enacting the bill.”Map →

other31 USC“The United States Code section referenced in the bill.”Map →

organizationOffice of Management and Budget“Provides guidance to federal agencies on performance management.”Map →

personAgency Heads“The leaders of federal agencies.”Map →

organizationSenate“The legislative body responsible for enacting the bill.”Map →

otherUnited States Code“The legal code of the United States.”Map →

personDirector of the Office of Management and Budget“The official responsible for overseeing the federal budget and performance.”Map →

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