31 U.S.C. §§ 1115–1116 -- United States Code Performance Requirements

Represent statutory requirements in 31 U.S.C. §§ 1115–1116 and selected related statutory notes as a reusable StratML Part 2 performance-requirements template for the responsible federal organizations.

Other Information

Status: Independent pilot prepared on October 14, 2026. This is a rendition of statutory requirements, not an official or agency-adopted annual performance plan, legal opinion, or determination of compliance. Type="Performance_Plan" denotes the target-oriented StratML representation; no fiscal-year execution cycle has been selected.

Source and currency: Official OLRC Title 31 bulk USLM XML, release point Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026), retrieved October 14, 2026. Source: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip. Section-page URLs returned errors during retrieval; the bulk XML supplied the source text.

Scope: All current main-text subsections of §§ 1115–1116 are represented as objectives or, for § 1115(h), retained definitions. Selected notes included are Format of Performance Plans and Reports under § 1115 and Merit Systems Protection Board under § 1116. Other statutory notes, editorial history, and Executive Order 13450 are present in the source but not fully converted. No claim of comprehensive coverage of the Code or of agency compliance obligations is made.

Interpretation: Goal groupings, noun Names, active-verb summaries, indicator dimensions, value-chain stages, and verb-based target descriptors are editorial interpretations. Exact provision text is retained in objective OtherInformation, with governing introductory language where applicable. Conditions, permissions, alternatives, and exclusions control over shorthand labels. Cross-referenced provisions have not been comprehensively resolved; applicability requires review, including the definition of agency in 5 U.S.C. § 306(f).

Responsibilities: Organization identifies the United States of America as the logical jurisdiction. Objective-level stakeholders identify statutory offices or classes of responsible actors; generic agency duties have not been assigned to particular agencies. Office incumbents are not named. This pilot does not cover private regulated entities; a separate program-level example is needed to test that use case.

Official drafting limitation: §§ 1115(f) and 1116(e) state that drafting official plans and updates under those sections shall be performed only by federal employees. The proposed freelancer role concerns an independent statutory rendition, tooling, source maintenance, and quality control. The pilot does not establish authority for a contractor to draft official agency submissions.

Measurement: Statutory deliverables and content requirements are represented as target conditions. They measure fulfillment of planning/reporting requirements and do not establish program effectiveness. Numeric targets retain their legal comparison condition in Description and OtherInformation; Part 2 does not provide a dedicated minimum/maximum operator here. No actual results, baselines, invented dates, aggregate scores, or noncompliance findings are supplied. Missing evidence must not be interpreted as zero or failure.

Dates: Recurring deadlines, relative deadlines, and conditional historical duties remain in prose unless a specific reporting cycle can be established. The preparation date is not the date of enactment or effective date. PublicationDate records October 14, 2026 as the date designated by the submitter for publication of this StratML rendition, not publication of the underlying statutes.

Schema: Validated against the designated Part 2 v2.2.10 schema embedded in StratML-Prompting-Guide(3).html, Library version 1, modified October 12, 2026. Its root version attribute retains 2.2.2016-02-16; the schema supplied in that guide, not remembered older structures, governs validation. Qualitative UnitOfMeasurement uses ... as a display convention, not a substantive measurement unit.

Potential utility (inferred): Link these requirements to agency plans, published performance evidence, statutory sources, and GSA’s U.S. Strategy Data Fellowship work. Such links could reveal coverage gaps, related objectives, responsibility assignments, and amendment impacts. Neither the source provisions nor this pilot establish a statutory requirement to use StratML specifically.

Review limitation: Automated XSD validation establishes structural validity only. Independent substantive review, applicability review, source-update checks, and validation of linked evidence remain necessary before reliance or expansion.

Inferred statements: The Vision, Mission, and Values were inferred with assistance from ChatGPT to express the intended purpose and guiding principles of this independent statutory rendition. They are not quotations from the U.S. Code or officially adopted statements of the United States Government or any agency. Accountability, Transparency, Evidence, and Coordination reflect themes in the planning and reporting requirements; Fidelity expresses a guiding principle for their rendition in StratML. These statements create no additional legal obligations.

Submitter's Note: This plan has been compiled from the source by ChatGPT and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part2.html

🏢Government of the United States of America

USG

The jurisdiction whose federal planning and reporting requirements are represented in this independent pilot.

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Coordinate governmentwide planning and receive agency performance information as specified in the source.

Implementation: Coordinate governmentwide planning and receive agency performance information as specified in the source. (Performer)

🏢United States Congress: Receive agency-plan availability notifications and oversee statutory performance requirements.

Oversight: Receive agency-plan availability notifications and oversee statutory performance requirements. (Beneficiary)

Source & Submitter

Source:https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119...

Period: to

Published:2026-10-14

👤

Given name:Owen

Surname:Ambur

Email:Owen.Ambur@verizon.net

Vision

Transparent, accountable federal performance guided by reliable evidence.

Mission

To connect statutory performance requirements with responsible parties, measurable targets, and evidence of results.

Values

Accountability: Clearly assigned responsibilities and demonstrated fulfillment of applicable performance requirements.

Transparency: Accessible, searchable, machine-readable plans and reports that make intentions and results understandable.

Evidence: Accurate, reliable data supporting performance assessment and improvement.

Coordination: Aligned contributions among agencies, officials, and other parties supporting shared objectives.

Fidelity: Faithful representation of statutory requirements, including their conditions, exceptions, permissions, and limitations.

Goal 1: Government Performance Plans 🔗

Develop, publish, and maintain governmentwide performance plans with goals, contributors, joint leadership, indicators, milestones, and management responses.

Other Information

Grouping inferred from § 1115(a). Obligations belong to the OMB Director coordinating with agencies; constituent goals are not reproduced from any adopted governmentwide plan.

Objective 1.1: Plan Publication 🔗

Coordinate with agencies to develop the Federal Government performance plan, submit it with each federal budget, make all subsection (a) information concurrently available on a website described in § 1122, and update it at least annually.

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: .

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): In carrying out the provisions of section 1105(a)(28), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall coordinate with agencies to develop the Federal Government performance plan. In addition to the submission of such plan with each budget of the United States Government, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall ensure that all information required by this subsection is concurrently made available on a website described in section 1122 and updated periodically, but no less than annually. The Federal Government performance plan shall—

Editorial treatment: This summary and indicator are a representation of the stated provision, not a new legal duty or verified finding. Evaluate all conditions and cross-references before judging fulfillment.

Performance Indicators

1.1.1: Plan Publication

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Coordinated	Coordinate with agencies to develop the Federal Government performance plan, submit it with each federal budget, make all subsection (a) information concurrently available on a website described in § 1122, and update it at least annually.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 1.2: Performance Goals 🔗

Establish performance goals defining levels to be achieved in the submission year and the next fiscal year for each Federal Government priority goal required under § 1120(a).

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(1).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(1). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(1).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/a/1.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (1) establish Federal Government performance goals to define the level of performance to be achieved during the year in which the plan is submitted and the next fiscal year for each of the Federal Government priority goals required under section 1120(a) of this title ;

Governing introductory language: In carrying out the provisions of section 1105(a)(28), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall coordinate with agencies to develop the Federal Government performance plan. In addition to the submission of such plan with each budget of the United States Government, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall ensure that all information required by this subsection is concurrently made available on a website described in section 1122 and updated periodically, but no less than annually. The Federal Government performance plan shall—

Performance Indicators

1.2.1: Performance Goals

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Established	Establish performance goals defining levels to be achieved in the submission year and the next fiscal year for each Federal Government priority goal required under § 1120(a).

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(1). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 1.3: Contributors 🔗

Identify agencies, organizations, program activities, regulations, tax expenditures, policies, and other activities contributing to each governmentwide performance goal during the current fiscal year.

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(2).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(2). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(2).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/a/2.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (2) identify the agencies, organizations, program activities, regulations, tax expenditures, policies, and other activities contributing to each Federal Government performance goal during the current fiscal year;

Performance Indicators

1.3.1: Contributors

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Identified	Identify agencies, organizations, program activities, regulations, tax expenditures, policies, and other activities contributing to each governmentwide performance goal during the current fiscal year.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(2). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 1.4: Lead Officials 🔗

Identify, as appropriate, at least 2 jointly responsible lead Government officials for each governmentwide performance goal, including at least 1 from the Executive Office of the President and at least 1 from a contributing agency.

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(3).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(3). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(3).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/a/3.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (3) for each Federal Government performance goal, identify, as appropriate, not fewer than 2 lead Government officials who shall jointly be responsible for coordinating the efforts to achieve the goal, of whom— (A) not less than 1 shall be from the Executive Office of the President; and (B) not less than 1 shall be from an agency identified as contributing to the Federal Government performance goal described in paragraph (2);

Performance Indicators

1.4.1: Lead Officials

Type	Start Date	End Date	Number of officials	Status	Description
Target			2	Identified	Identify, as appropriate, at least 2 jointly responsible lead Government officials for each governmentwide performance goal, including at least 1 from the Executive Office of the President and at least 1 from a contributing agency.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(3). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The numeric comparison condition is retained in the target Description and must not be reduced to equality. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 1.5: Indicators 🔗

Establish common performance indicators with quarterly targets assessing overall progress and each identified contributor’s individual contribution.

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(4).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(4). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(4).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/a/4.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (4) establish common Federal Government performance indicators with quarterly targets to be used in measuring or assessing— (A) overall progress toward each Federal Government performance goal; and (B) the individual contribution of each agency, organization, program activity, regulation, tax expenditure, policy, and other activity identified under paragraph (2);

Performance Indicators

1.5.1: Indicators

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Established	Establish common performance indicators with quarterly targets assessing overall progress and each identified contributor’s individual contribution.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(4). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 1.6: Milestones 🔗

Establish clearly defined quarterly milestones.

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(5).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(5). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(5).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/a/5.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (5) establish clearly defined quarterly milestones; and

Performance Indicators

1.6.1: Milestones

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Established	Establish clearly defined quarterly milestones.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(5). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 1.7: Management Challenges 🔗

Identify governmentwide or crosscutting major management challenges and describe plans to address them, including relevant performance goals, indicators, and milestones.

Stakeholders:

🏢Office of Management and Budget: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(6).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(6). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(6).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/a/6.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (6) identify major management challenges that are Governmentwide or crosscutting in nature and describe plans to address such challenges, including relevant performance goals, performance indicators, and milestones.

Performance Indicators

1.7.1: Management Challenges

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Identified	Identify governmentwide or crosscutting major management challenges and describe plans to address them, including relevant performance goals, indicators, and milestones.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(a)(6). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Goal 2: Agency Performance Plans 🔗

Publish agency performance plans and preserve the content, responsibility, applicability, and preparation safeguards specified by statute.

Other Information

Grouping inferred from § 1115(b)–(h). Definitions retained verbatim: (h) Definitions .— For purposes of this section and sections 1116 through 1125, and sections 9703 and 9704, the term— (1) “agency” has the same meaning as such term is defined under section 306(f) of title 5 ; (2) “crosscutting” means across organizational (such as agency) boundaries; (3) “customer service measure” means an assessment of service delivery to a customer, client, citizen, or other recipient, which can include an assessment of quality, timeliness, and satisfaction among other factors; (4) “efficiency measure” means a ratio of a program activity’s inputs (such as costs or hours worked by employees) to its outputs (amount of products or services delivered) or outcomes (the desired results of a program); (5) “major management challenge” means programs or management functions, within or across agencies, that have greater vulnerability to waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement (such as issues identified by the Government Accountability Office as high risk or issues identified by an Inspector General) where a failure to perform well could seriously affect the ability of an agency or the Government to achieve its mission or goals; (6) “milestone” means a scheduled event signifying the completion of a major deliverable or a set of related deliverables or a phase of work; (7) “outcome measure” means an assessment of the results of a program activity compared to its intended purpose; (8) “output measure” means the tabulation, calculation, or recording of activity or effort that can be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative manner; (9) “performance goal” means a target level of performance expressed as a tangible, measurable objective, against which actual achievement can be compared, including a goal expressed as a quantitative standard, value, or rate; (10) “performance indicator” means a particular value or characteristic used to measure output or outcome; (11) “program activity” means a specific activity or project as listed in the program and financing schedules of the annual budget of the United States Government; and (12) “program evaluation” means an assessment, through objective measurement and systematic analysis, of the manner and extent to which Federal programs achieve intended objectives.

Objective 2.1: Plan Publication 🔗

Make a performance plan covering each budget program activity available on the agency’s public website no later than the first Monday in February of each year, and notify the President and Congress of its availability.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: .

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the head of each agency shall make available on a public website of the agency, and notify the President and the Congress of its availability, a performance plan covering each program activity set forth in the budget of such agency. Such plan shall—

Qualification: Deadline recurs annually. No specific fiscal year or calendar deadline is instantiated in this template.

Performance Indicators

2.1.1: Plan Publication

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Published	Make a performance plan covering each budget program activity available on the agency’s public website no later than the first Monday in February of each year, and notify the President and Congress of its availability.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.2: Performance Goals 🔗

Establish performance goals defining levels to be achieved in the submission year and the next fiscal year.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(1).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(1). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(1).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/1.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (1) establish performance goals to define the level of performance to be achieved during the year in which the plan is submitted and the next fiscal year;

Governing introductory language: Not later than the first Monday in February of each year, the head of each agency shall make available on a public website of the agency, and notify the President and the Congress of its availability, a performance plan covering each program activity set forth in the budget of such agency. Such plan shall—

Performance Indicators

2.2.1: Performance Goals

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Established	Establish performance goals defining levels to be achieved in the submission year and the next fiscal year.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(1). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.3: Goal Measurement 🔗

Express performance goals in objective, quantifiable, and measurable form unless an alternative form is authorized under subsection (c).

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(2).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(2). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(2).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/2.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (2) express such goals in an objective, quantifiable, and measurable form unless authorized to be in an alternative form under subsection (c);

Performance Indicators

2.3.1: Goal Measurement

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Expressed	Express performance goals in objective, quantifiable, and measurable form unless an alternative form is authorized under subsection (c).

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(2). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.4: Goal Contributions 🔗

Describe how performance goals contribute to the agency strategic plan’s general goals and objectives and to Federal Government performance goals.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(3).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(3). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(3).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/3.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (3) describe how the performance goals contribute to— (A) the general goals and objectives established in the agency’s strategic plan required by section 306(a)(2) of title 5 ; and (B) any of the Federal Government performance goals established in the Federal Government performance plan required by subsection (a)(1);

Performance Indicators

2.4.1: Goal Contributions

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Described	Describe how performance goals contribute to the agency strategic plan’s general goals and objectives and to Federal Government performance goals.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(3). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.5: Priority Goals 🔗

Identify performance goals designated as agency priority goals under § 1120(b), if applicable.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/4.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (4) identify among the performance goals those which are designated as agency priority goals as required by section 1120(b) of this title , if applicable;

Performance Indicators

2.5.1: Priority Goals

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Identified	Identify performance goals designated as agency priority goals under § 1120(b), if applicable.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.6: Goal Achievement 🔗

Describe how goals will be achieved, including human capital, training, data and evidence, information technology, skills, modernization investments, upgrades, stakeholder feedback, other resources and strategies, milestones, internal and external contributors, interagency measurement and achievement efforts, and responsible goal leaders.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(5).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(5). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(5).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/5.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (5) provide a description of how the performance goals are to be achieved, including— (A) the human capital, training, data and evidence, information technology, and skill sets required to meet the performance goals; (B) the technology modernization investments, system upgrades, staff technology skills and expertise, stakeholder input and feedback, and other resources and strategies needed and required to meet the performance goals; (C) clearly defined milestones; (D) an identification of the organizations, program activities, regulations, policies, operational processes, and other activities that contribute to each performance goal, both within and external to the agency; (E) a description of how the agency is working with other agencies and the organizations identified in subparagraph (D) to measure and achieve its performance goals as well as relevant Federal Government performance goals; and (F) an identification of the agency officials responsible for the achievement of each performance goal, who shall be known as goal leaders;

Performance Indicators

2.6.1: Goal Achievement

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Described	Describe how goals will be achieved, including human capital, training, data and evidence, information technology, skills, modernization investments, upgrades, stakeholder feedback, other resources and strategies, milestones, internal and external contributors, interagency measurement and achievement efforts, and responsible goal leaders.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(5). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.7: Performance Indicators 🔗

Establish a balanced set of indicators to measure or assess progress toward each goal, including customer service, efficiency, output, and outcome indicators as appropriate.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(6).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(6). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(6).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/6.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (6) establish a balanced set of performance indicators to be used in measuring or assessing progress toward each performance goal, including, as appropriate, customer service, efficiency, output, and outcome indicators;

Performance Indicators

2.7.1: Performance Indicators

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Established	Establish a balanced set of indicators to measure or assess progress toward each goal, including customer service, efficiency, output, and outcome indicators as appropriate.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(6). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.8: Results Comparison 🔗

Provide a basis for comparing actual program results with established performance goals.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(7).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(7). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(7).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/7.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (7) provide a basis for comparing actual program results with the established performance goals;

Performance Indicators

2.8.1: Results Comparison

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Provided	Provide a basis for comparing actual program results with established performance goals.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(7). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.9: Data Reliability 🔗

Describe how the agency will ensure measurement-data accuracy and reliability, identifying verification and validation methods, sources, required accuracy, limitations, and compensation for limitations where needed.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(8).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(8). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(8).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/8.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (8) a description of how the agency will ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data used to measure progress towards its performance goals, including an identification of— (A) the means to be used to verify and validate measured values; (B) the sources for the data; (C) the level of accuracy required for the intended use of the data; (D) any limitations to the data at the required level of accuracy; and (E) how the agency will compensate for such limitations if needed to reach the required level of accuracy;

Performance Indicators

2.9.1: Data Reliability

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Described	Describe how the agency will ensure measurement-data accuracy and reliability, identifying verification and validation methods, sources, required accuracy, limitations, and compensation for limitations where needed.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(8). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.10: Management Challenges 🔗

Describe major management challenges and identify planned responses, performance goals, indicators, milestones, and the officials responsible for resolving the challenges.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(9).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(9). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(9).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/9.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (9) describe major management challenges the agency faces and identify— (A) planned actions to address such challenges; (B) performance goals, performance indicators, and milestones to measure progress toward resolving such challenges; and (C) the agency official responsible for resolving such challenges; and

Performance Indicators

2.10.1: Management Challenges

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Described	Describe major management challenges and identify planned responses, performance goals, indicators, milestones, and the officials responsible for resolving the challenges.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(9). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.11: Program Priorities 🔗

Identify low-priority program activities based on their contribution to the agency’s mission and goals, with an evidence-based justification for each designation.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(10).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(10). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(10).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/b/10.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (10) identify low-priority program activities based on an analysis of their contribution to the mission and goals of the agency and include an evidence-based justification for designating a program activity as low priority.

Performance Indicators

2.11.1: Program Priorities

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Identified	Identify low-priority program activities based on their contribution to the agency’s mission and goals, with an evidence-based justification for each designation.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(10). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.12: Alternative Forms 🔗

Use an OMB-authorized alternative form when the agency, in consultation with the OMB Director, determines that objective, quantifiable, measurable goals are infeasible; provide the descriptive performance criteria or explanation of infeasibility specified in subsection (c).

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads and OMB Director: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(c).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(c). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(c).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/c.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (c) Alternative Form .— If an agency, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, determines that it is not feasible to express the performance goals for a particular program activity in an objective, quantifiable, and measurable form, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may authorize an alternative form. Such alternative form shall— (1) include separate descriptive statements of— (A) (i) a minimally effective program; and (ii) a successful program; or (B) such alternative as authorized by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with sufficient precision and in such terms that would allow for an accurate, independent determination of whether the program activity’s performance meets the criteria of the description; or (2) state why it is infeasible or impractical to express a performance goal in any form for the program activity.

Qualification: Conditional permission: OMB may authorize an alternative, not an unconditional duty to adopt one. Preserve the alternatives in (c)(1) and (c)(2).

Performance Indicators

2.12.1: Alternative Forms

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Used when Necessary	Use an OMB-authorized alternative form when the agency, in consultation with the OMB Director, determines that objective, quantifiable, measurable goals are infeasible; provide the descriptive performance criteria or explanation of infeasibility specified in subsection (c).

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(c). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.13: Program Activities 🔗

Preserve the significance of every program activity constituting a major agency function or operation when aggregating or consolidating activities for compliance.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(d).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(d). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(d).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/d.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (d) Treatment of Program Activities .— For the purpose of complying with this section, an agency may aggregate, disaggregate, or consolidate program activities, except that any aggregation or consolidation may not omit or minimize the significance of any program activity constituting a major function or operation for the agency.

Qualification: Agencies may aggregate, disaggregate, or consolidate; the restriction applies to aggregation or consolidation.

Performance Indicators

2.13.1: Program Activities

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Preserved	Preserve the significance of every program activity constituting a major agency function or operation when aggregating or consolidating activities for compliance.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(d). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.14: Classified Appendix 🔗

Use the permitted annual-plan appendix only for portions both specifically authorized to be kept secret under Executive-order national-defense or foreign-policy criteria and properly classified under that order.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(e).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(e). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(e).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/e.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (e) Appendix .— An agency may submit with an annual performance plan an appendix covering any portion of the plan that— (1) is specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy; and (2) is properly classified pursuant to such Executive order.

Qualification: Submission of the appendix is permitted, not mandatory, under § 1115(e); § 1116(d) separately requires classified update information in that appendix.

Performance Indicators

2.14.1: Classified Appendix

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Used if Applicable	Use the permitted annual-plan appendix only for portions both specifically authorized to be kept secret under Executive-order national-defense or foreign-policy criteria and properly classified under that order.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(e). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.15: Federal Employees 🔗

Assign drafting of performance plans under § 1115 only to federal employees and treat the section’s functions and activities as inherently governmental.

Stakeholders:

👥Federal employees: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(f).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(f). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(f).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/f.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (f) Inherently Governmental Functions .— The functions and activities of this section shall be considered to be inherently governmental functions. The drafting of performance plans under this section shall be performed only by Federal employees.

Qualification: An independent statutory rendition does not constitute an agency-adopted performance plan.

Performance Indicators

2.15.1: Federal Employees

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Assigned	Assign drafting of performance plans under § 1115 only to federal employees and treat the section’s functions and activities as inherently governmental.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(f). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 2.16: Plan Preparation 🔗

Have the Performance Improvement Officer or functional equivalent collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or their functional equivalents to prepare the § 1115(b)(5) portion of the annual plan.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency Performance Improvement Officers and collaborating officers: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(g).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1115(g). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1115(g).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1115/g.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (g) Preparation of Performance Plan .— The Performance Improvement Officer of each agency (or the functional equivalent) shall collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Information Officer (or the functional equivalent), the Chief Data Officer (or the functional equivalent), and the Chief Financial Officer (or the functional equivalent) of that agency to prepare that portion of the annual performance plan described under subsection (b)(5) for that agency.

Qualification: Specific officer roles and functional-equivalent alternatives are retained in the source text.

Performance Indicators

2.16.1: Plan Preparation

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Coordinated	Have the Performance Improvement Officer or functional equivalent collaborate with the Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or their functional equivalents to prepare the § 1115(b)(5) portion of the annual plan.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1115(g). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Goal 3: Agency Performance Reporting 🔗

Publish agency performance updates comparing results with goals and explaining performance, data quality, evaluations, and applicable safeguards.

Other Information

Grouping inferred from § 1116. The 2024 amendment changed the annual deadline to not later than 150 days after fiscal year-end and removed former subsections (f)–(i); superseded text is not treated as a current duty.

Objective 3.1: Update Publication 🔗

Make an agency performance update available on the agency’s public website and to OMB.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(a).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(a). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(a).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/a.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (a) The head of each agency shall make available on a public website of the agency and to the Office of Management and Budget an update on agency performance.

Performance Indicators

3.1.1: Update Publication

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Available	Make an agency performance update available on the agency’s public website and to OMB.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(a). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.2: Update Timeliness 🔗

Compare actual achievement with agency-plan goals and publish the update no later than 150 days after each fiscal year ends; provide more frequent actual-performance updates for indicators supplying significant-value data at reasonable administrative burden.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(1).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(1). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(1).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/b/1.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (1) Each update shall compare actual performance achieved with the performance goals established in the agency performance plan under section 1115(b) and shall occur not later than 150 days after the end of each fiscal year, with more frequent updates of actual performance on indicators that provide data of significant value to the Government, Congress, or program partners at a reasonable level of administrative burden.

Qualification: Maximum of 150 elapsed days, not a minimum or exact-duration target. Additional update frequency is conditioned on data value and reasonable burden. A dated deadline requires the applicable fiscal year-end.

Performance Indicators

3.2.1: Publication Delay

Type	Start Date	End Date	Days after fiscal year-end	Status	Description
Target			150	Published	Compare actual achievement with agency-plan goals and publish the update no later than 150 days after each fiscal year ends; provide more frequent actual-performance updates for indicators supplying significant-value data at reasonable administrative burden.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(1). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The numeric comparison condition is retained in the target Description and must not be reduced to equality. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.3: Alternative Results 🔗

Describe results against the specifications of authorized alternative-form goals, including whether performance failed to meet minimally effective or successful program criteria.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(2).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(2). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(2).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/b/2.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (2) If performance goals are specified in an alternative form under section 1115(c), the results shall be described in relation to such specifications, including whether the performance failed to meet the criteria of a minimally effective or successful program.

Qualification: Applies when § 1115(c) alternative-form goals are used.

Performance Indicators

3.3.1: Alternative Results

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Described	Describe results against the specifications of authorized alternative-form goals, including whether performance failed to meet minimally effective or successful program criteria.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(b)(2). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.4: Performance History 🔗

Review success in achieving goals and include actual results for the 5 preceding fiscal years.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(1).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(1). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(1).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/1.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (1) review the success of achieving the performance goals and include actual results for the 5 preceding fiscal years;

Performance Indicators

3.4.1: Performance History

Type	Start Date	End Date	Number of preceding fiscal years	Status	Description
Target			5	Reviewed	Review success in achieving goals and include actual results for the 5 preceding fiscal years.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(1). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The numeric comparison condition is retained in the target Description and must not be reduced to equality. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.5: Plan Evaluation 🔗

Evaluate the current fiscal year’s performance plan relative to performance toward goals during the update period.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(2).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(2). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(2).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/2.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (2) evaluate the performance plan for the current fiscal year relative to the performance achieved toward the performance goals during the period covered by the update;

Performance Indicators

3.5.1: Performance

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Evaluated	Evaluate the current fiscal year’s performance plan relative to performance toward goals during the update period.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(2). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.6: Unmet Goals 🔗

Explain why each unmet goal was not met, provide plans and schedules for achieving it, and explain any impracticality or infeasibility and recommended action.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(3).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(3). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(3).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/3.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (3) explain and describe where a performance goal has not been met (including when a program activity’s performance is determined not to have met the criteria of a successful program activity under section 1115(c)(1)(A)(ii) or a corresponding level of achievement if another alternative form is used)— (A) why the goal was not met; (B) those plans and schedules for achieving the established performance goal; and (C) if the performance goal is impractical or infeasible, why that is the case and what action is recommended;

Performance Indicators

3.6.1: Unmet Goals

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Explained	Explain why each unmet goal was not met, provide plans and schedules for achieving it, and explain any impracticality or infeasibility and recommended action.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(3). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.7: Waiver Effectiveness 🔗

Describe the use of any § 9703 waiver and assess its effectiveness in achieving performance goals.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(4).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(4). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(4).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/4.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (4) describe the use and assess the effectiveness in achieving performance goals of any waiver under section 9703 of this title ;

Performance Indicators

3.7.1: Waiver Effectiveness

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Described	Describe the use of any § 9703 waiver and assess its effectiveness in achieving performance goals.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(4). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.8: Human Capital 🔗

Review performance goals and evaluate the performance plan relative to strategic human capital management.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(5).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(5). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(5).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/5.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (5) include a review of the performance goals and evaluation of the performance plan relative to the agency’s strategic human capital management;

Performance Indicators

3.8.1: Human Capital

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Reviewed	Review performance goals and evaluate the performance plan relative to strategic human capital management.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(5). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.9: Data Reliability 🔗

Describe how measurement-data accuracy and reliability are ensured, including methods, sources, required accuracy, limitations, and compensation for limitations where needed.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(6).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(6). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(6).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/6.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (6) describe how the agency ensures the accuracy and reliability of the data used to measure progress towards its performance goals, including an identification of— (A) the means used to verify and validate measured values; (B) the sources for the data; (C) the level of accuracy required for the intended use of the data; (D) any limitations to the data at the required level of accuracy; and (E) how the agency has compensated for such limitations if needed to reach the required level of accuracy;

Performance Indicators

3.9.1: Data Reliability

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Described	Describe how measurement-data accuracy and reliability are ensured, including methods, sources, required accuracy, limitations, and compensation for limitations where needed.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(6). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.10: Program Evaluations 🔗

Include summary findings of program evaluations completed during the update period.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(7).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(7). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(7).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/7.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (7) include the summary findings of those program evaluations completed during the period covered by the update; and

Performance Indicators

3.10.1: Program Evaluations

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Included	Include summary findings of program evaluations completed during the update period.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(7). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.11: Agency Review 🔗

Include a summary of findings from the agency review under § 1121(c).

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(8).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(8). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(8).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/c/8.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (8) include a summary of the findings of the review of the agency under section 1121(c).

Performance Indicators

3.11.1: Summary Findings

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Included	Include a summary of findings from the agency review under § 1121(c).

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(c)(8). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.12: Classified Information 🔗

Make update information available in the § 1115(e) classified appendix when it is both specifically authorized to be kept secret under Executive-order national-defense or foreign-policy criteria and properly classified under that order.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(d).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(d). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(d).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/d.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (d) If an agency performance update includes any program activity or information that is specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive Order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or foreign policy and is properly classified pursuant to such Executive Order, the head of the agency shall make such information available in the classified appendix provided under section 1115(e).

Qualification: Conditional classified handling requirement; this pilot does not disclose or assess classified material.

Performance Indicators

3.12.1: Classified Information

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Included in Appendix	Make update information available in the § 1115(e) classified appendix when it is both specifically authorized to be kept secret under Executive-order national-defense or foreign-policy criteria and properly classified under that order.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(d). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 3.13: Federal Employees 🔗

Assign drafting of agency performance updates under § 1116 only to federal employees and treat the section’s functions and activities as inherently governmental.

Stakeholders:

👥Federal employees: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(e).

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in 31 U.S.C. § 1116(e). (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: 31 U.S.C. § 1116(e).

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: /us/usc/t31/s1116/e.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): (e) The functions and activities of this section shall be considered to be inherently governmental functions. The drafting of agency performance updates under this section shall be performed only by Federal employees.

Performance Indicators

3.13.1: Federal Employees

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Assigned	Assign drafting of agency performance updates under § 1116 only to federal employees and treat the section’s functions and activities as inherently governmental.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from 31 U.S.C. § 1116(e). The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Goal 4: Publication and Addenda 🔗

Produce searchable, machine-readable plans and reports and supply the selected statutory reporting addenda.

Other Information

Selected statutory notes only. Other notes are deferred, not classified as inapplicable or repealed. The machine-readable requirement does not specify StratML.

Objective 4.1: Formats 🔗

Produce required strategic plans, performance plans, and performance updates in searchable, machine-readable formats for fiscal year 2012 and thereafter; make them available on a website described in § 1122; do not incur external-release printing expenses except when providing documents to Congress.

Stakeholders:

👥Agency heads: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Formats.

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Formats. (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Formats.

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: id0d9635a6-c3e9-11f1-aba8-8c3bea18e9e7.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): Format of Performance Plans and Reports Pub. L. 111–352, § 10 , Jan. 4, 2011 , 124 Stat. 3880 , as amended by Pub. L. 116–283, div. H, title XCVI, § 9601(c)(2)(B) , Jan. 1, 2021 , 134 Stat. 4827 , provided that: “(a) Searchable, Machine-readable Plans and Reports .— For fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year thereafter, each agency required to produce strategic plans, performance plans, and performance updates in accordance with the amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 2011 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of this title ] shall— “(1) not incur expenses for the printing of strategic plans, performance plans, and performance reports for release external to the agency, except when providing such documents to the Congress; “(2) produce such plans and reports in searchable, machine-readable formats; and “(3) make such plans and reports available on a website described in section 1122 of title 31 , United States Code. “(b) Web-based Performance Planning and Reporting.— “(1) In general .— Not later than June 1, 2012 , the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall issue guidance to agencies to provide concise and timely performance information for publication on a website described in section 1122 of title 31 , United States Code, including, at a minimum, all requirements of sections 1115 and 1116 of title 31, United States Code, except for section 1115(e). “(2) High-priority goals .— For agencies required to develop agency priority goals under section 1120(b) of title 31 , United States Code, the performance information required under this section shall be merged with the existing information required under section 1122 of title 31 , United States Code. “(3) Considerations .— In developing guidance under this subsection, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall take into consideration the experiences of agencies in making consolidated performance planning and reporting information available on a website described in section 1122 of title 31 , United States Code.”

Qualification: Source is Pub. L. 111–352 § 10(a), as amended. The source note’s OMB guidance, agency priority-goal information merger, and experience-consideration provisions are retained verbatim and represented separately in the next objective. StratML is a proposed implementation choice, not a named statutory format.

Performance Indicators

4.1.1: Machine-Readable Formats

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Used	Produce required strategic plans, performance plans, and performance updates in searchable, machine-readable formats for fiscal year 2012 and thereafter; make them available on a website described in § 1122; do not incur external-release printing expenses except when providing documents to Congress.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Formats. The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 4.2: Publication Guidance 🔗

Issue OMB guidance for concise and timely web-based performance information covering §§ 1115–1116 except § 1115(e); merge required information for applicable agency priority goals with § 1122 information, and consider agencies’ experience with consolidated web publication.

Stakeholders:

👥Office of Management and Budget and applicable agencies: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Publication Guidance.

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Publication Guidance. (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Publication Guidance.

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: id0d9635a6-c3e9-11f1-aba8-8c3bea18e9e7.

Qualification: Pub. L. 111–352 § 10(b) set June 1, 2012 as the guidance deadline. That historical deadline is not converted into a new future duty or presumed outstanding obligation. The agency information-merger duty is distinct from OMB’s guidance duties.

Performance Indicators

4.2.1: Publication Guidance

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Issued	Issue OMB guidance for concise and timely web-based performance information covering §§ 1115–1116 except § 1115(e); merge required information for applicable agency priority goals with § 1122 information, and consider agencies’ experience with consolidated web publication.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1115: Publication Guidance. The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

Objective 4.3: Case Addendum 🔗

Include in each annual MSPB report under § 1116 an addendum addressing specified alleged prohibited personnel-practice cases: outcomes of cases decided in the covered period, numbers filed in regional and field offices, numbers of petitions for review filed, and outcomes of cases or petitions decided regardless of filing date.

Stakeholders:

🏢Merit Systems Protection Board: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1116: Case Addendum.

Implementation: Carry out the applicable responsibility described in Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1116: Case Addendum. (Performer)

Other Information

Source citation: Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1116: Case Addendum.

Source release: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/120/xml_usc31@119-120.zip.

USLM locator: id0d98a5ca-c3e9-11f1-aba8-8c3bea18e9e7.

Source text (verbatim with whitespace normalized): Merit Systems Protection Board Pub. L. 112–199, title I, § 116(b) , Nov. 27, 2012 , 126 Stat. 1474 , provided that: “(1) In general .— Each report submitted annually by the Merit Systems Protection Board under section 1116 of title 31 , United States Code, shall, with respect to the period covered by such report, include as an addendum the following: “(A) Information relating to the outcome of cases decided by the Merit Systems Protection Board during the period covered by such report in which violations of section 2302(b)(8) or (9)(A)(i), (B)(i), (C), or (D) of title 5, United States Code, were alleged. “(B) The number of such cases filed in the regional and field offices, and the number of petitions for review filed in such cases, during the period covered by such report, and the outcomes of any such cases or petitions for review (irrespective of when filed) decided during such period. “(2) First report .— The first report described under paragraph (1) submitted after the date of enactment of this Act [ Nov. 27, 2012 ] shall include an addendum required under that paragraph that covers the period beginning on the effective date of this Act [see Effective Date of 2012 Amendment note set out under section 1204 of Title 5 , Government Organization and Employees] and ending at the end of the fiscal year in which such effective date occurs.”

Qualification: Pub. L. 112–199 § 116(b). Applies to MSPB and the allegations enumerated in the source note, not all federal agencies or all personnel cases. The first-report special period remains in the source text; no historical case numbers are invented.

Performance Indicators

4.3.1: Case Addendum

Type	Start Date	End Date	...	Status	Description
Target				Included	Include in each annual MSPB report under § 1116 an addendum addressing specified alleged prohibited personnel-practice cases: outcomes of cases decided in the covered period, numbers filed in regional and field offices, numbers of petitions for review filed, and outcomes of cases or petitions decided regardless of filing date.

Other Information

Target condition is derived from Statutory note under 31 U.S.C. § 1116: Case Addendum. The verb-based target descriptors, measurement dimension, and value-chain stage are editorial conventions. The ... unit is a qualitative-table display convention. No actual evidence has been assessed; this indicator does not measure the effectiveness of the underlying program.

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