Agency Priority GoalsTrump AdministrationTA_0d7c944a-1661-11e7-9683-0176647280a4_f5ada696-41c5-11e9-9d14-cf76db0f6739To document agency priority goals for the Trump Administration_f5ada74a-41c5-11e9-9d14-cf76db0f6739Customer ExperienceImprove the Customer Experience at USDA_f5ada7fe-41c5-11e9-9d14-cf76db0f6739005APG18001Department of AgricultureUSDA will effectively deliver farm and conservation programs to America's farmers, ranchers and foresters, ultimately increasing their ability to prosper and grow. By September 2019, the Department will enhance the customer experience for farmers, ranchers, and foresters at USDA service centers as well as improve and expand service delivery channels by establishing an effective framework to serve customers in-person and online._f5ada7fe-41cg8-11e9-9d14-cf76db0f6739Information TechnologyModernize USDA's Information Technology_f5ada7fe-41c5-11e9-9d14-cf76db0fpx39005APG18002Department of AgricultureModernize information technology and data analytics capabilities across the Department, resulting in a USDA that is customer-focused, evidence-based, and efficient in the use of American taxpayer's dollars. By September 30, 2019, provide all USDA leadership with one click access to key administrative data allowing the Department to make informed and data driven decisions._a1a40eaa-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Patent ProcessingAccelerate Patent Processing_a1a418c8-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739006APG18003Department of CommerceBy September 30, 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will reduce patent pendency to less than 15 months for first action pendency and less than 24 months for total pendency from end of fiscal year 2017 results of 16.3 months and 24.2 months, respectively._a1a41a1c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Flood ImpactsMitigate Flood Impacts_a1a41d78-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739006APG18004Department of CommerceBy September 30, 2019, NOAA National Weather Service will improve decision support services by demonstrating a new flood inundation mapping capability serving 25 million people (i.e., 8 percent of the U.S. continental population) residing in flood-vulnerable freshwater basins and delivering an enhanced excessive rainfall outlook product that extends the lead time of high risk predictions from two to three days._a1a41eb8-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Trade BarriersRemove Foreign Trade Barriers_a1a41fda-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739006APG18006Department of CommerceITA will facilitate fair competition in international trade for U.S. firms and workers by improving the number of trade barriers reduced, removed, or prevented by 10 percent annually in fiscal years 2018 and 2019._a1a4211a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739CensusPrepare to Conduct a Complete and Accurate 2020 Decennial Census_a1a42250-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739006APG18077Department of CommerceThe U.S. Census Bureau will prepare to conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Decennial Census U.S. population count by conducting the 2018 End-to-End Census Test and analyzing and incorporating the results, initiating In-Field Address Canvassing by September 30, 2019, and designing for optimal self-response with a nationwide target of 60.5 percent in 2020._a1a42386-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Financial ManagementBegin audit and use its findings to achieve a positive opinion for the DoD._a1a424da-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739007APG18007Department of DefenseBy September 30, 2019, make demonstrable progress toward a sustainable clean audit opinion of DoD financial statements._a1a42610-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Force ReadinessImprove the Department's ability to measure, assess, and understand readiness._a1a42746-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739007APG18008Department of Defense_a1a428d6-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Regulatory BurdenReduce Regulatory Burden_a1a42a0c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739007APG18009Department of DefenseReduce Regulatory Burden by eliminating unnecessary Federal Rules (E.O. 13771) by September 30, 2019._a1a42b4c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Regulatory BurdenImprove the Access to and the Quality and Transparency of Regulatory Burden Options for K-12 Students_a1a42c96-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739018APG18010Department of EducationK-12 StudentsBy September 30, 2019, the Charter School Program (CSP) will support the creation and expansion of 300 new charter schools nationally. The new charter schools will enroll an estimated 50,000 students. Additionally, by September 30, 2019, the Department will disseminate eight resources, at least one per quarter, on evidence-based and promising practices related to school choice._a1a42dcc-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Privacy & Data SecurityImprove Student Privacy and Data Security at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) Through Outreach and Compliance Efforts_a1a42f0c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739018APG18012Department of EducationInstitutions of Higher Education (IHEs)By September 30, 2019, the Department will increase information security program outreach activities to IHEs by 40 percent in order to help protect Federal systems and data privacy and security and commence audits of IHEs subject to A-133 and Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), resulting in 36 IHEs (from a baseline of zero) completing an audit of GLBA-related information security safeguards with no significant findings._a1a4304c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Regulatory ReliefProvide Regulatory Relief to Education Stakeholders_a1a4318c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739018APG18013Department of EducationEducation StakeholdersBy September 30, 2019, the Department will reduce the regulatory burden on education stakeholders by submitting to OMB no less than 25 deregulatory actions (against a baseline of zero (0) for FY 2015 and 2016)._a1a432d6-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Customer ServiceImprove Borrowers' Access to Quality Customer Service_a1a4342a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739018APG18094Department of EducationBorrowersBy September 30, 2019, Federal Student Aid will improve customers' access to and availability of quality customer service by decreasing the overall average speed of answer to 60 seconds or less, decreasing abandoned rates to three percent or less and requiring all non-default federal student loan servicers to expand and standardize call center hours._a1a43560-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739NANot Available_a1a43722-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739019APG18073Department of EnergyNot Available_a1a4388a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Border SecurityEnhance Southern Border Security_a1a439ca-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739024APG18014Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Border PatrolImprove security along the southwest border of the U.S. between ports of entry. By September 30, 2019, DHS will implement the Operational Control (OPCON) framework between ports of entry in 100 percent of U.S. Border Patrol Sectors along the southwest border as the means to enhance security._a1a43b14-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739CybersecurityStrengthen Federal Cybersecurity_a1a43c86-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739024APG18015Department of Homeland SecurityStrengthen the defense of the federal network through the increased dissemination of cyber threat and vulnerability information in near real time to federal agencies. By September 30, 2019, federal agencies will mitigate 90 percent of significant (critical and high) vulnerabilities identified through DHS scanning of their networks within a designated timeline._a1a43e2a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Lead-Based PaintProtect Families From Lead-Based Paint and Other Health Hazards_a1a43f74-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739025APG18016Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFamiliesProtect families from lead-based paint and other health hazards by making an additional 23,500 at-risk housing units healthy and lead-safe by the end of FY 2019._a1a440dc-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739HomelessnessReduce the Average Length of Homelessness_a1a44226-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739025APG18017Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentReduce the average length of homelessness in communities by an average of 3 days by the end of FY 2019._a1a44398-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Economic OpportunityPromote Economic Opportunity for HUD-Assisted Residents_a1a44500-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739025APG18075Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHUD-Assisted ResidentsPromote economic opportunity for HUD-assisted residents by encouraging self-sufficiency and financial stability, as measured by increasing the proportion of households who exit HUD-assisted housing for positive reasons._a1a44654-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Rental AssistanceEnhance Rental Assistance_a1a447b2-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739025APG18082Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentTransform assisted housing by transitioning 105,000 additional Public Housing units to a more sustainable platform by the end of FY 2019._a1a44924-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Cyber ThreatsCombate Cyber-Enabled Threats and Attacks_a1a44a82-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739011APG18096Department of JusticeBy September 30, 2019, the Department of Justice will combat cyber enabled threats and attacks by conducting 8,400 computer intrusion program deterrence, detections, disruptions and dismantlements, and by favorably resolving 90 percent of its cyber defendant cases._a1a44bd6-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Violent CrimeViolent Crime Reduction_a1a44d98-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739011APG18097Department of JusticeBy September 30, 2019, the Department of Justice will combat violent crime by increasing the number of gang/violent crime enterprise dismantlements (non-CPOT) by 30 percent; favorably resolving 90 percent of federal violent crime cases; and increasing the percent of National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) "hits/leads," that is, the linkage between two or more separate crime scene investigations by 40 percent. As part of the enhanced Project Safe Neighborhoods program, the U.S. Attorney's Offices will develop and implement district-specific violent crime strategies._a1a44f00-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Drug TraffickingDisrupt Drug Trafficking to Curb Illicit Drug Use_a1a45054-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739011APG18098Department of JusticeBy September 30, 2019, the Department of Justice will increase the number of disruptions and dismantlements of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) to 402; complete 2,785 diversion investigations; increase the number of diversion criminal investigations initiated to 1,725. The DEA will continue ongoing efforts to implement its Threat Prioritization Process (TEPP)._a1a451d0-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Shared ServicesAdministration: Implement an Enterprise-Wide Shared Services Model_a1a45338-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739012APG18027Department of LaborBy September 30, 2019, begin implementation of an enterprise-wide shared services model for DOL core administrative functions._a1a454aa-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Opioid EpidemicCombat the Opioid Epidemic_a1a45626-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739012APG18028Department of LaborBy September 30, 2019, reduce the percentage of initial opioid prescriptions and duration of new opioid prescriptions for federal employees with work-related injuries by 30 percent from the FY 2016 baseline._a1a457ac-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Miner InjuriesWorker Safety: Reduce Miner Injuries_a1a4591e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739012APG18070Department of LaborMinersBy September 30, 2019, reduce the reportable injury rate associated with powered haulage equipment, the primary cause of miners' injuries, by 10 percent per year based on a rolling 5-year average per 200,000 hours worked._a1a45b44-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Trenching & Excavation HazardsWorker Safety: Reduce Trenching and Excavation Hazards_a1a45cd4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739012APG18071Department of LaborBy September 30, 2019, increase trenching and excavation hazards abated by 10 percent compared to FY2017 through inspections and compliance assistance at workplaces covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration._a1a45ebe-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739ApprenticeshipsJob Creation: Apprenticeship Expansion_a1a46058-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739012APG18089Department of LaborEnroll 1 million new apprentices (including registered programs, industry-recognized apprenticeships, and other non-registered programs) over the next five years to enable more Americans to obtain jobs that pay a family-sustaining wage through high quality earn-and-learn opportunities. By September 30, 2019, DOL will enroll 280,000 new apprentices as part of the agency's broader efforts to promote and expand apprenticeship.opportunities. By September 30, 2019, DOL will enroll 280,000 new apprentices as part of the agency's broader efforts to promote and expand apprenticeship._a1a461de-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739IT ModernizationDecrease the Department's IT operation and maintenance costs and mitigate security risks imposed by legacy systems._a1a4636e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739014APG18030Department of State / United States Agency for International DevelopmentBy September 30, 2019, the Department will improve its IT service delivery by reducing the average time associated with providing new IT capabilities by 20 percent (baseline to be determined in FY 2018), managing 100 percent of workforce digital identities through a central Enterprise Identity Management solution, from a baseline of zero, and increasing workforce access to cloud-based email and business data from any device from 10 percent to 100 percent._a1a464fe-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739VisasVisa Security_a1a4668e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739014APG18031Department of State / United States Agency for International DevelopmentUnder Executive Order 13780 (Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States), the interagency identified additional critical data points that should be collected from every visa applicant to enhance border security and visa security screening protocols. By September 30, 2019, the Department will update the DS-160 and DS-260 nonimmigrant and immigrant visa application forms and add the newly-collected fields to our data sharing feeds for interagency partners._a1a46814-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Food Security & ResilienceIncrease food security and resilience in Feed the Future countries._a1a469c2-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739014APG18064Department of State / United States Agency for International DevelopmentFeed the Future CountriesBy September 30, 2019, Feed the Future will exhibit an average reduction in the prevalence of poverty and stunting of 20 percent, across target regions in Feed the Future's focus countries, since the beginning of the initiative in FY 2010._a1a46ba2-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Maternal & Child HealthSupport the global effort to prevent child and maternal deaths._a1a46d32-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739014APG18065Department of State / United States Agency for International DevelopmentBy September 30, 2019, U.S. global leadership and assistance to prevent child and maternal deaths will annually reduce under-five mortality in 25 maternal and child health U.S. Government-priority countries by an average of 2 deaths per 1000 live births per year as compared to 2017._a1a46ed6-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739ProcurementProcurement Reform_a1a4707a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739014APG18066Department of State / United States Agency for International DevelopmentTo advance collaboration and co-creation in USAID's partnering and procurement approaches (i.e. program design through solicitation and implementation) to move beyond a traditional business model and embrace new partners and innovative solutions to development challenges. By September 30, 2019, USAID will have increased the use of collaborative partnering methods and co-creation within new awards, measured by dollars and percentage of procurement actions (to be determined after baselines established in FY 2018)._a1a4728c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Category ManagementIncrease consolidation of spending on common goods and services (not related to assistance) to maximize cost-efficiency and standardization._a1a47480-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739014APG18067Department of State / United States Agency for International DevelopmentBy September 30, 2019, meet or exceed Federal targets for Best-In-Class (BIC) contract awards._a1a47656-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739HIV/AIDSAchieve control of the HIV epidemic._a1a4782c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739014APG18068Department of State / United States Agency for International DevelopmentBy September 30, 2019, new infections are fewer than deaths from all causes in HIV-positive patients in up to 13 high-HIV burden countries through leadership by State and implementation by USAID; the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its Agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the National Institutes of Health; the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Treasury; and the Peace Corps._a1a47a20-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Endangered SpeciesEnsure Clear, Quantitative Criteria for Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Plans_a1a47bec-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739010APG18019Department of the InteriorClarity for when a threatened or endangered species can be downlisted or delisted is important to ensuring that only the appropriate actions are taken to help the species without unnecessary impacts. By September 30, 2019, 100 percent of all Fish and Wildlife Service recovery plans will have quantitative criteria for what constitutes a recovered species._a1a47e30-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Public Lands LeasingImprove Access to Leasing Public Lands for Oil, Gas, and Mineral Extraction_a1a4816e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739010APG18020Department of the InteriorProviding access to these resources on public lands helps make our nation stronger by decreasing dependency on other nations, creating jobs, and helping drive economic growth. By September 30, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management will process 80 percent of Expressions of Interest (EOI) to lease public lands for oil, gas, or mineral extraction within 180 days._a1a483a8-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Priority AssetsImprove Condition of Priority Assets Necessary for Mission Delivery Across the Department of the Interior_a1a4860a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739010APG18021Department of the InteriorImprove the condition of the Department of the Interior's priority real property assets to the desired state suitable for public safety, stewardship, and access to our nation's treasures and resources. By September 30, 2019, the Department of the Interior will improve the condition of its priority real property assets such that 82 percent are in the desired state of acceptable condition._a1a48830-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Drilling ApplicationsImprove Processing of Drilling Applications_a1a48a1a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739010APG18022Department of the InteriorExtracting oil and gas resources on public lands improves our energy security, drives economic growth, and provides revenues collected on behalf of the American public. By September 30, 2019, the Bureau of Land Management will eliminate its backlog of fluid mineral Applications for Permits to Drill (APDs) that have been pending for 3 years or more._a1a48be6-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739WaterWater Conservation and Supply Enhancement_a1a48df8-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739010APG18023Department of the InteriorBureau of ReclamationWestern StatesIncrease the available water supply in the Western States through conservation-related programs to help provide a more sustainable and secure water supply, reducing the impact of drought for the benefit of the public and the economy. By September 30, 2019, the Bureau of Reclamation will facilitate water conservation capacity of 53,800 acre-feet to help reduce the impact of drought._a1a48fd8-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Species Status AssessmentsSpecies Status Assessments (SSAs) for Listings with State Input_a1a491c2-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739010APG18083Department of the InteriorFish and Wildlife ServiceState Fish & Wildlife AgenciesAll Fish and Wildlife Service decisions on species listings under the Endangered Species Act will be informed by state fish and wildlife agencies. By September 30, 2018, 100 percent of proposed species listings will be based on best available information that includes state input and/or data provided through participation in Species Status Assessments_a1a493d4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739FraudFraud Prevention_a1a495be-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739015APG18036Department of the TreasuryReduce the amount of unprotected identity theft tax refunds paid by 2 percent by December 31, 2019 (based on data reporting lag)._a1a497b2-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Illicit FinanceU.S.-Mexico Strategic Dialogue on Illicit Finance (SDIF)_a1a499ec-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739015APG18037Department of the TreasuryMexicoBy September 2019, increase U.S. and Mexican effectiveness against transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), including drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), operating in the United States and Mexico through the Strategic Dialogue on Illicit Finance (SDIF) by taking enforcement actions, sharing key illicit finance information, safeguarding our financial systems against threats, and increasing the effectiveness and capacity of AML/CFT regimes._a1a49be0-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Business Qualification/PermittingImproved Business Qualification/Permitting Process (TTB)_a1a49dd4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739015APG18086Department of the TreasuryReduce average approval times for alcohol and tobacco business permits by at least 20 percent (from 96 days to 75 days) and achieve the 75-day standard for 85 percent of applicants by September 30, 2019._a1a4a004-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Surface Transportation FatalitiesReduce Surface Transportation-Related Fatalities_a1a4a202-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739021APG18034Department of TransportationDOT will work to reduce surface transportation-related fatalities by 2019, with specific focus on reducing motor vehicle-related roadway fatalities to 1.02 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled by September 30, 2019._a1a4a400-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Transportation ProjectsSimplify and Enhance Environmental Review Process for Major Transportation Projects_a1a4a63a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739021APG18035Department of TransportationDOT will maintain accountability by posting and tracking at least 90 percent of its funded projects for which environmental reviews are required by the end of FY 2018. Long range, by the end of FY 2021, DOT will reduce the median time to complete those environmental reviews to 24 months._a1a4a856-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Regulatory BurdenControlling Regulatory Burden_a1a4aa90-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739021APG18087Department of TransportationDOT will implement regulatory reform initiatives by evaluating existing regulations in order to lower regulatory burdens on industry and the public. In conjunction with the release of the agency's Fall Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, the Department will implement a regulatory reform agenda through the end of FY 2019, focusing specifically on providing for two deregulatory actions for every new regulatory action proposed and achieving a total incremental cost of all regulatory and deregulatory actions of less than -$35 million per year for FY 2018._a1a4adc4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Aviation FatalitiesReduce Aviation-Related Fatalities_a1a4b008-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739021APG18090Department of Transportation"U.S.-Owned Commercial Aviation DOT will work to reduce commercial air carrier fatalities per 100 million persons on board to no more than 5.9 by September 30, 2019. Long term, DOT is committed to reduce fatalities by 50 percent over 18-year period (until FY2025). U.S. General Aviation DOT will work to reduce general aviation fatal accidents to no more than 1.05 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours by September 30, 2019. Long term, DOT seeks to reduce general aviation fatal accidents more than 0.96 fatal accidents per 100,000 flight hours by FY2028._a1a4b224-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Transportation InfrastructureImprove Conditions of America's Transportation Related Infrastructure_a1a4b472-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739021APG18095Department of TransportationDOT will maintain good conditions of airport runway surfaces, National Highway System bridges, and ride quality per Vehicle Mile Traveled on the National Highway System, as well as reverse the trend of the growing Transit State of Good Repair backlog through FY 2019. DOT will develop improved ways of tracking transportation infrastructure condition and, in the near term, focus on data available for roadway, runway, and transit infrastructure._a1a4b68e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Claims & AppealsAppeals Improvement and Modernization Act Implementation_a1a4b8b4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739029APG18038Department of Veterans AffairsImprove VA's claims and appeals process by implementing the new, streamlined framework authorized by the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. By September 30, 2019, VA has fully implemented the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 and is adjudicating appeals under the new appeals system and the legacy system._a1a4bc74-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Community CareImprove Veterans' health outcomes and experiences._a1a4bf3a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739029APG18039Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransImprove Veterans' health outcomes and experiences by consolidating all VA-purchased care programs into one modernized community care program. By September 30, 2019, the percent of Veterans who are satisfied with receiving community care will increase from 73 percent (FY17Q4) to 79 percent._a1a4c17e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Veteran Customer ExperienceIncrease Veteran trust in VA._a1a4c44e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739029APG18091Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransVA will increase Veteran trust in VA. By September 30, 2019, Veterans' positive responses will increase from 67 percent (FY17, Q4) to 90 percent to the statement, "I trust VA to fulfill our country's commitment to Veterans."_a1a4c70a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Veteran Suicide PreventionIdentify and provide interventions for at-risk Veterans._a1a4c944-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739029APG18092Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) will proactively identify and provide interventions for at-risk Veterans, both those using VHA care and those using other care systems, to prevent suicide and overdose death. VHA will increase the use of interventions for Veterans at-risk for suicide through the use of predictive modeling and enhanced engagement strategies. By September 30, 2019, the rate at which Veterans targeted through predictive modeling algorithms within the VHA system and that receive core recommended interventions will increase to 90 percent. By September 30, 2019, VA will partner with Health and Human Services(HHS)/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and 17 cities in a "Mayor's Challenge" to develop community plans to end Veteran suicide outside the VHA system._a1a4cc00-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739PermittingAccelerate Permitting-Related Decisions_a1a4ce80-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739020APG18042Environmental Protection AgencyBy September 30, 2019, EPA will reduce by 50 percent the number of permitting-related decisions that exceed six months._a1a4d0c4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739CleanupsAccelerate the Pace of Cleanups and Return Sites to Beneficial Use_a1a66290-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739020APG18043Environmental Protection AgencyBy September 30, 2019, EPA will make an additional 102 Superfund sites and 1,368 brownfields sites ready for anticipated use (RAU)._a1a66556-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Air QualityImprove Air Quality by Implementing Pollution Control Measures to Reduce the Number of Nonattainment Areas_a1a6679a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739020APG18045Environmental Protection AgencyBy September 30, 2019, EPA, in close collaboration with states, will reduce the number of nonattainment areas to 138 from a baseline of 166._a1a66a2e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Environmental ComplianceIncrease Environmental Law Compliance Rate_a1a66c72-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739020APG18046Environmental Protection AgencyThrough September 30, 2019, EPA will increase compliance by reducing the percentage of Clean Water Act (CWA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permittees in significant noncompliance with their permit limits to 21 percent from a baseline of 24 percent._a1a66eac-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739ChemicalsMeet New Statutory Requirements to Improve the Safety of Chemicals in Commerce_a1a67136-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739020APG18047Environmental Protection AgencyBy September 30, 2019, EPA will complete in accordance with statutory timelines (excluding statutorily-allowable extensions): 100 percent of required EPA-initiated Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk evaluations for existing chemicals; 100 percent of required TSCA risk management actions for existing chemicals; and 80 percent of TSCA pre-manufacture notice final determinations._a1a67366-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Water InfrastructureEmpower Communities to Leverage EPA Water Infrastructure Investments_a1a675b4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739020APG18093Environmental Protection AgencyCommunitiesBy September 30, 2019, EPA will increase by $16 billion the non-federal dollars leveraged by EPA water infrastructure finance programs (Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act)._a1a67834-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Centralized ServicesExpansion of Centralized Services_a1a67a78-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739023APG18048General Services AdministrationGSA will develop and expand common solutions and service offerings for mission-support services, driving more efficient and effective processes that help agencies maximize mission delivery. Specifically, to eliminate redundancies and reduce government-wide fleet costs, GSA's Fleet program will partner with agencies to study their vehicle inventories to identify savings and efficiency opportunities, reviewing 25,000 vehicles annually in FY18 and FY19 and consolidating 500 and 5,000 vehicles, respectively, pending study results._a1a67cbc-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Leased BuildingsLeased Building Operations_a1a67f3c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739023APG18049General Services AdministrationGSA will generate savings for taxpayers by negotiating 55 percent of the lease office space agreements at or below market rates in FY 2018 and FY 2019._a1a68220-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Health SecurityIncrease capacity to prevent health threats originating abroad from impacting the United States._a1a684b4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739009APG18078Health and Human ServicesBy September 30, 2019, HHS will contribute to increasing the surveillance, workforce, emergency management, and laboratory capacity of 17 partner countries._a1a6873e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Data AnalysesIncrease combined analysis of disparate datasets in order to achieve better insights._a1a689a0-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739009APG18080Health and Human ServicesBy September 30, 2019 HHS will develop and implement an enterprise wide data governance model. This will enable more efficient and effective processes for sharing inter-agency data beyond a dataset's primary purpose. Two use cases of inter-agency data sharing through this process will be tested._a1a68c0c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Mental IllnessImprove treatment for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)._a1a68ee6-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739009APG18081Health and Human ServicesBy September 30, 2019, HHS wants at least 280 evidence-based CSC programs providing services to individuals with FEP, representing a 7-fold increase in the number of such programs compared to 2014._a1a691ac-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739OpioidsReducing Opioid Morbidity and Mortality_a1a693d2-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739009APG18088Health and Human Services"Reduce opioid-related morbidity and mortality through: 1) improving access to prevention, treatment and recovery support services; 2) targeting the availability and distribution of overdose-reversing drugs; 3) strengthening public health data and reporting; 4) supporting cutting-edge research; and 5) advancing the practice of pain management. Starting from the baseline of September 30, 2017, by September 30, 2019: 1.Reduce opioid prescribing as measured by morphine milligram equivalents (MME): a.Decrease by 25 percent the MME of opioid analgesics dispensed in U.S. outpatient retail pharmacies b.Decrease by 10 percent the morphine milligram equivalents (MME) in opioid analgesic prescriptions dispensed in U.S. outpatient retail pharmacies. 2.Increase naloxone access: a.Increase by 30 percent the number of prescriptions dispensed for naloxone in U.S. outpatient retail pharmacies. 3.Increase uptake of medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder: a.Increase by 25 percent the number of unique patients receiving prescriptions for buprenorphine in U.S. outpatient retail pharmacies (excluding implantable or long-acting injection products). b.Increase by 100 percent the number of prescriptions for long-acting injectable or implantable buprenorphine from retail, long-term care, and mail-order pharmacies in the U.S. c.Increase by 25 percent the number of prescriptions for extended-released naltrexone from retail, long-term care, and mail-order pharmacies in the U.S._a1a6967a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Commercial Crew ProgramFacilitate the development of and certify U.S. industry-based crew transportation systems._a1a69918-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739026APG18050National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationFacilitate the development of and certify U.S. industry-based crew transportation systems while maintaining competition, returning International Space Station (ISS) crew transportation to the United States. By September 30, 2019, the Commercial Crew Program, along with its industry partners, will complete at least one Certification Review, following un-crewed and crewed test flights to the ISS._a1a69b48-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739ExplorationDevelop new systems for the human exploration of deep space._a1a69dfa-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739026APG18051National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAchieve critical milestones in the development of new systems for the human exploration of deep space. By September 30, 2019, NASA will conduct the Ascent Abort-2 test of the Orion Launch Abort System, perform the green run hot-fire test of the Space Launch System's Core Stage at the Stennis Space Center, and roll the Mobile Launcher to the Vehicle Assembly Building to support the start of Exploration Mission-1 stacking operations._a1a6a0ca-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739International Space StationUse the International Space Station (ISS) as a testbed to demonstrate the critical systems necessary for long-duration missions._a1a6a30e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739026APG18052National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationBetween October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2019, NASA will initiate at least eight in-space demonstrations of technology critical to enable human exploration in deep space._a1a6a69c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739James Webb Space TelescopeRevolutionize humankind's understanding of the Cosmos and humanity's place in it._a1a6a9e4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739026APG18053National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationThe James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) will study every phase in the history of our universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang, to the formation of other stellar systems capable of supporting life on planets like Earth, to the evolution of our own solar system. By September 30, 2019, NASA will initiate on-orbit commissioning of Webb after launch._a1a6acbe-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Mars 2020Seek signs of life on Mars._a1a6afc0-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739026APG18054National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSeeking signs of life on Mars: Explore a habitable environment, search for potential biosignatures of past life, collect and document a cache of scientifically compelling samples for eventual return to Earth, and contribute to future human exploration of Mars. By August 5, 2020, NASA will launch the Mars 2020 rover. To enable this launch date, NASA will deliver the instrument payload for spacecraft integration by September 30, 2019._a1a6b25e-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739PartnershipsExpand Public and Private Partnerships_a1a6b498-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739422APG18055National Science FoundationExpand public and private partnerships to enhance the impact of NSF's investments and contribute to American economic competitiveness and security. By September 30, 2019, NSF's number of partnerships and/or award actions with other federal agencies, private industry, and foundations/philanthropies will grow by 5 percent, relative to the FY 2017 baseline, to make available infrastructure, expertise, and financial resources to the US scientific and engineering research and education enterprise._a1a6b768-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Employee TransfersEnable Federal Employees to Seamlessly Transfer From One Agency to Another, With Paperless Processing_a1a6ba24-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739027APG18056Office of Personnel ManagementFederal EmployeesBy September 30, 2019, OPM will ensure implementation of Employee Digital Record data standards and associated application program interfaces (APIs) that demonstrate an initial capability toward Federal employees being able to transfer between agencies using paperless processing._a1a6bc7c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739HiringImprove the Hiring Process_a1a6bf4c-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739027APG18057Office of Personnel ManagementFederal HR ProfessionalsStrengthen the capabilities of Federal HR professionals by relaunching a delegated examining (DE) certification program that creates a level standard for all HR delegated examiners. By September 30, 2019, at least 43 percent of delegated examiners will complete the updated certification program._a1a6c208-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739CapitalExpand Capital to Small Businesses in Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Urban Communities and Rural Areas_a1a6c456-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739028APG18058Small Business AdministrationEntrepreneursDisadvantaged Urban CommunitiesRural AreasEntrepreneurs in emerging markets do not have access to adequate capital to start or grow their business. By September 30, 2019, increase the number of loans by 5 percent from the FY 2017 baseline to small businesses in socially and economically disadvantaged urban communities and rural areas._a1a6c73a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739ContractsIncrease Federal Contracts to Disadvantaged Small Businesses_a1a6c9d8-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739028APG18059Small Business AdministrationDisadvantaged Small BusinessesIncrease the number of 8(a)-certified firms receiving federal contracts. By September 30, 2019, increase by 10 percent, from the FY 2017 baseline, the number of 8(a)-certified firms awarded federal contracts._a1a6cc44-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739ContractingMaximize Small Business Participation in Government Contracting_a1a6d3c4-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739028APG18060Small Business AdministrationSmall BusinessesThe SBA can help small businesses win Federal contracts set aside for them. By September 30, 2019, maximize the percent of federal contracts by exceeding the 23 percent awarded to small businesses._a1a6d6bc-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739Loan ProcessingReduce Loan Processing Time for Disaster Survivors_a1a6d9c8-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739028APG18061Small Business AdministrationDisaster SurvivorsIncrease the speed of loan application processing for survivors recovering from disasters. By September 30, 2019, increase the average number of loan applications processed from three to six applications per loan specialist per day._a1a6de46-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739HearingsImprove Hearings Pending_a1a6e12a-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739016APG18062Social Security AdministrationImprove customer service in the hearings process by prioritizing those individuals who have waited the longest for a hearing decision. By September 30, 2018, SSA will complete 97 percent of cases that begin the fiscal year 430 days old or older (complete ~374,000 cases). By September 30, 2019, complete 95 percent of cases that begin the fiscal year 350 days old or older (complete ~385,000 cases)._a1a6e382-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739SSIImprove Supplemental Security Income Payment Accuracy_a1a6e738-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f6739016APG18063Social Security AdministrationImprove the integrity of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program by focusing our efforts on reducing overpayments. By September 30, 2018, SSA will achieve an SSI overpayment accuracy rate of 94 percent. By September 30, 2019, SSA will achieve an SSI overpayment accuracy rate of 94 percent._a1a6ea08-41d9-11e9-bbe6-4822e10f67392017-10-012018-09-302019-03-08https://www.performance.gov/about/Performance.gov percent20Reports_FY2018_Q4.xlsx OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net