4.1: Agency-Wide Evaluation Plans

Focus evaluation resources on high priority issues.

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An agency-wide evaluation plan developed with senior policy and program officials can focus evaluation resources on high priority issues - for example, questions that are most important for improving program results-and on rigorous methodologies that produce actionable insights.

Stakeholder(s):

• Department of Labor: Example: The Department of Labor has a Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) that works closely with program offices to develop and implement evaluation agendas set by policy officials. It also promotes high standards for data systems; monitors and reviews research and evaluation plans initiated by DOL agencies to ensure they are consistent with departmental goals and the highest standards of empirical rigor; works to institutionalize an evidence-based culture through seminars and forums on evaluation topics and findings; and maintains an active connection with outside experts to ensure that the Department is aware of relevant research and evaluation findings and activities.


• Chief Evaluation Office (CEO)

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