4: Budget and Performance Integration

ESTABLISH BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE INTEGRATION

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USDA continues to improve how it integrates performance information into its budget decisions. Beginning with the FY 2005 President’s Budget, the Department integrated budget with performance throughout the budget formulation process. This integration includes the use of OMB’s Program Assessment Rating Tools (PART). PART is used to assess and improve program performance so that the Federal Government can achieve better results. USDA program analysts and budget staff are working closely with mission area and agency representatives to establish budget priorities based on USDA’s strategic goals and desired outcomes. The Department continues to improve its performance information annually. USDA’s plans include: Continue using performance information during all stages of the budget formulation process; Systematically evaluating programs and integrating the results of those evaluations into the budget decision-making process, for example, relying upon PART assessments in budget formulation; and Aligning the budget with the Department’s strategic plan to keep the focus on results and effective management.

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