Survey of Organizational Performance and Management Issues
United States Government Accountability Office
Questionnaire Contents
- Introduction
- Section 1 - Background
- Section 2 - Agency Strategic Goals
- Section 3a - Performance Measurement (Performance Measures)
- Section 3b - Performance Measurement (Performance Information)
- Section 3c - Performance Measurement (Hindrances)
- Section 4 - Agency Climate
- Section 4 - Agency Climate (Continued)
- Section 5 - Training
- Section 6 - GPRA Modernization Act of 2010
- Section 6a. - Cross-Agency Priority Goals
- Section 6b. - Agency Priority Goals
- Section 6c. - Quarterly Performance Reviews
- Section 7 - Program Evaluations
- Section 8 - Comments and Final Response Submission
Introduction
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the evaluation arm of Congress, is studying the use of performance
information in the federal government. We are surveying a random, nationwide sample of mid- and upper-level federal
managers governmentwide to obtain information on these managers' experiences and perceptions with regard to
organizational performance and management issues. This survey is consistent with similar surveys
that we administered in 1996, 1999, 2003, and 2007. As with past surveys, we will report survey responses in the
aggregate at the governmentwide and agency levels to inform the Congress on how federal managers are using performance
information to improve agency results.
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Section 1 - Background
• An independent agency (e.g., the Environmental Protection Agency).
• A cabinet-level department (e.g., the Department of Transportation). If you work for offices that support the Secretary of your department, please consider the cabinet-level department as "your agency."
• A major component of that cabinet-level department (e.g., the Federal Aviation Administration, the Army, or the Internal Revenue Service). If you are employed by a cabinet-level department but actually work in a major component of that department, please consider the major component as "your agency."
1. What is your current grade level? (Select one.)
If you answered "Other" above, please specify your grade level.
2. In total, for how many years have you been a supervisor and/or a manager in the federal
government? (Please specify the total number of years, rounding up to the nearest year.)
Number of years as a supervisor
or
If you have never been a supervisor or a manager in the federal government, please check the box to the right.
3. Number of employees you are responsible for
Section 2 - Agency Strategic Goals
4. For those program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you are involved with, to what extent, if at all,
do you consider your agency's strategic goals when participating in the following activities?
(Select one answer in each row.)
4a. Setting program priorities
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 39.3 | 35.5-43.1 |
To a great extent | 39.8 | 35.9-43.6 |
To a moderate extent | 13.5 | 10.7-16.2 |
To a small extent | 4.0 | 2.6 -5.8 |
To no extent | 1.2 | 0.5 -2.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.3 | 1.6 -3.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.0 | 0.0 -0.2 |
4b. Allocating resources
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 36.7 | 32.9-40.5 |
To a great extent | 37.7 | 34.0-41.5 |
To a moderate extent | 14.2 | 11.5-16.9 |
To a small extent | 5.9 | 4.2 -8.0 |
To no extent | 2.3 | 1.2 -4.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.9 | 2.2 -3.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.6 |
4c. Adopting new program approaches or changing work processes
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 30.2 | 26.6-33.7 |
To a great extent | 41.1 | 37.2-44.9 |
To a moderate extent | 18.0 | 15.1-21.0 |
To a small extent | 6.8 | 4.9 -9.2 |
To no extent | 1.2 | 0.6 -2.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.4 | 1.7 -3.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.8 |
4d. Developing or refining program performance measures
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 26.1 | 22.8-29.4 |
To a great extent | 38.7 | 34.9-42.5 |
To a moderate extent | 19.0 | 16.0-22.1 |
To a small extent | 9.5 | 7.0 -12.4 |
To no extent | 2.1 | 1.3 -3.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.6 | 3.5 -5.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.1 | 0.0 -0.3 |
Section 3a - Performance Measurement (Performance Measures)
For the following questions, please interpret "performance measures" in the broadest sense.
5. Are there performance measures for the program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you are involved with? (Select one.)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes - (Continue with question 6.) | 82.5 | 79.4-85.7 |
No - Skip to Section 3b - Performance Measurements (Performance Information) | 13.4 | 10.5-16.4 |
Do not know - Skip to Section 3b - Performance Measurements (Performance Information) | 2.3 | 1.3 -3.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.7 | 1.0 -2.8 |
6. To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements as they relate to
performance measures for the program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you are involved with?
(Select one answer in each row.)
6a. We have performance measures that tell us how many things we produce or services we provide. (Output measures)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 22.7 | 19.6-25.8 |
To a great extent | 30.5 | 26.9-34.1 |
To a moderate extent | 15.8 | 13.1-18.5 |
To a small extent | 7.6 | 5.7 -10.0 |
To no extent | 2.6 | 1.6 -4.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.2 | 1.9 -5.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 17.5 | 14.4-20.7 |
6b. We have performance measures that tell us if we are operating efficiently. (Efficiency measures)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 14.8 | 12.2-17.3 |
To a great extent | 26.9 | 23.5-30.3 |
To a moderate extent | 23.5 | 20.2-26.9 |
To a small extent | 12.1 | 9.6 -14.7 |
To no extent | 3.6 | 2.5 -4.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.5 | 0.7 -3.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 17.5 | 14.4-20.7 |
6c. We have performance measures that tell us whether or not we are satisfying our customers. (Customer service measures)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 15.7 | 12.8-18.5 |
To a great extent | 24.5 | 21.2-27.9 |
To a moderate extent | 22.3 | 19.1-25.4 |
To a small extent | 11.0 | 8.7 -13.2 |
To no extent | 5.2 | 3.8 -6.8 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.8 | 2.5 -5.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 17.6 | 14.5-20.8 |
6d. We have performance measures that tell us about the quality of the products or services we provide. (Quality measures)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 15.8 | 13.1-18.6 |
To a great extent | 28.2 | 24.7-31.7 |
To a moderate extent | 22.2 | 19.0-25.4 |
To a small extent | 9.6 | 7.7 -11.6 |
To no extent | 3.9 | 2.6 -5.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.6 | 1.4 -4.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 17.6 | 14.4-20.8 |
6e. We have performance measures that would demonstrate to someone outside of our agency whether or not we are achieving our intended results. (Outcome measures)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 16.5 | 13.9-19.1 |
To a great extent | 31.1 | 27.5-34.7 |
To a moderate extent | 22.6 | 19.4-25.8 |
To a small extent | 7.2 | 5.3 -9.5 |
To no extent | 2.8 | 1.5 -4.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.2 | 1.2 -3.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 17.7 | 14.5-20.8 |
6f. We have performance measures that tell us how equitably our products or services are distributed among our customers, as appropriate. (Social equity measures)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.3 | 5.5 -9.4 |
To a great extent | 17.1 | 14.1-20.1 |
To a moderate extent | 18.9 | 15.9-21.9 |
To a small extent | 10.7 | 8.6 -12.8 |
To no extent | 10.2 | 8.0 -12.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 18.2 | 15.2-21.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 17.7 | 14.5-20.8 |
Section 3b - Performance Measurement (Performance Information)
7. To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements? (Select one answer in each row.)
7a. My agency's performance information is easily accessible to managers at my level.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 16.4 | 13.6-19.2 |
To a great extent | 32.3 | 28.8-35.8 |
To a moderate extent | 29.6 | 25.9-33.2 |
To a small extent | 14.9 | 12.0-17.7 |
To no extent | 3.9 | 2.3 -6.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.0 | 1.8 -4.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.0 | 0.0 -0.2 |
7b. My agency's performance information is easily accessible to employees.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 10.0 | 7.7 -12.3 |
To a great extent | 23.6 | 20.5-26.6 |
To a moderate extent | 30.9 | 27.2-34.6 |
To a small extent | 24.6 | 21.1-28.0 |
To no extent | 6.6 | 4.8 -9.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.5 | 2.2 -5.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.2 -1.9 |
7c. My agency's performance information is easily accessible to the public, as appropriate.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.1 | 3.2 -5.2 |
To a great extent | 13.0 | 10.8-15.2 |
To a moderate extent | 21.6 | 18.6-24.7 |
To a small extent | 20.0 | 16.9-23.1 |
To no extent | 12.3 | 9.6 -15.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 27.9 | 24.3-31.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.1 | 0.3 -2.6 |
7d. My agency's performance information is available in a format that is easy to use.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.8 | 6.0 -9.9 |
To a great extent | 24.3 | 21.2-27.5 |
To a moderate extent | 33.4 | 29.7-37.1 |
To a small extent | 20.5 | 17.3-23.7 |
To no extent | 7.2 | 5.1 -9.8 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.6 | 4.7 -8.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.2 | 0.1 -0.5 |
7e. My agency has sufficient analytical tools for managers at my level to collect, analyze, and use performance information.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 10.2 | 7.8 -12.6 |
To a great extent | 26.0 | 22.7-29.3 |
To a moderate extent | 28.2 | 24.7-31.6 |
To a small extent | 21.6 | 18.4-24.8 |
To no extent | 8.6 | 6.4 -11.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.2 | 2.7 -6.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.2 | 0.3 -3.1 |
7f. I have access to the performance information I need to manage the program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that I am involved with.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 14.7 | 12.0-17.4 |
To a great extent | 37.0 | 33.2-40.7 |
To a moderate extent | 28.1 | 24.6-31.6 |
To a small extent | 12.4 | 9.9 -14.9 |
To no extent | 4.4 | 2.9 -6.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.8 | 1.7 -4.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.6 | 0.1 -1.8 |
7g. Performance information is available in time to manage the
program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that I am involved with.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 11.9 | 9.4 -14.4 |
To a great extent | 32.3 | 28.7-35.8 |
To a moderate extent | 31.3 | 27.6-35.1 |
To a small extent | 14.1 | 11.6-16.6 |
To no extent | 5.2 | 3.6 -7.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.4 | 2.2 -5.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.8 | 0.7 -3.5 |
7h. The program(s)/operation(s)/
project(s) that I am involved with have sufficient staff with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze
performance information.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 8.4 | 6.3 -10.8 |
To a great extent | 21.7 | 18.8-24.6 |
To a moderate extent | 31.6 | 27.9-35.2 |
To a small extent | 23.7 | 20.5-27.0 |
To no extent | 9.7 | 7.2 -12.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.1 | 2.7 -6.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.2 -2.0 |
8. For those program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you are involved with, to what extent,
if at all, do you use the information obtained from performance measurement when participating
in the following activities? (Select one answer in each row.)
8a. Developing program strategy
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 13.0 | 10.6-15.5 |
To a great extent | 36.1 | 32.3-39.9 |
To a moderate extent | 25.1 | 21.8-28.4 |
To a small extent | 13.3 | 10.6-16.0 |
To no extent | 5.0 | 3.7 -6.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.7 | 5.1 -8.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.2 -1.9 |
8b. Setting program priorities
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 15.3 | 12.7-17.9 |
To a great extent | 37.2 | 33.4-41.0 |
To a moderate extent | 24.8 | 21.4-28.1 |
To a small extent | 11.3 | 8.8 -13.9 |
To no extent | 4.6 | 3.4 -6.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.5 | 4.1 -7.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.3 | 0.6 -2.5 |
8c. Allocating resources
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 16.0 | 13.1-18.8 |
To a great extent | 34.7 | 31.0-38.5 |
To a moderate extent | 25.4 | 22.1-28.8 |
To a small extent | 10.5 | 8.2 -12.7 |
To no extent | 4.9 | 3.5 -6.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.5 | 4.0 -7.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 3.0 | 1.7 -4.9 |
8d. Identifying program problems to be addressed
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 17.5 | 14.5-20.4 |
To a great extent | 37.6 | 33.8-41.4 |
To a moderate extent | 25.4 | 22.1-28.8 |
To a small extent | 10.3 | 8.0 -12.6 |
To no extent | 3.9 | 2.7 -5.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.2 | 2.9 -5.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.1 | 0.5 -2.3 |
8e. Taking corrective action to solve program problems
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 19.4 | 16.3-22.6 |
To a great extent | 34.1 | 30.4-37.7 |
To a moderate extent | 26.7 | 23.2-30.2 |
To a small extent | 9.8 | 7.6 -12.0 |
To no extent | 4.3 | 3.1 -5.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.2 | 2.9 -5.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.5 | 0.6 -2.9 |
8f. Adopting new program approaches or changing work processes
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 13.0 | 10.5-15.4 |
To a great extent | 35.1 | 31.4-38.8 |
To a moderate extent | 27.7 | 24.2-31.2 |
To a small extent | 12.9 | 10.2-15.5 |
To no extent | 5.2 | 3.6 -7.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.4 | 3.1 -6.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.7 | 0.8 -3.1 |
8g. Coordinating program efforts with other internal or external organizations
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 11.4 | 8.9 -13.9 |
To a great extent | 32.1 | 28.4-35.8 |
To a moderate extent | 25.6 | 22.2-28.9 |
To a small extent | 17.1 | 14.1-20.1 |
To no extent | 6.6 | 4.9 -8.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.8 | 4.3 -7.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.4 | 0.7 -2.5 |
8h. Refining program performance measures
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.8 | 7.7 -11.9 |
To a great extent | 34.0 | 30.2-37.7 |
To a moderate extent | 23.5 | 20.3-26.7 |
To a small extent | 14.6 | 11.8-17.5 |
To no extent | 7.9 | 6.0 -10.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 7.5 | 5.7 -9.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 2.7 | 1.3 -4.8 |
8i. Setting new or revising existing performance goals
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 13.4 | 10.7-16.1 |
To a great extent | 31.8 | 28.1-35.5 |
To a moderate extent | 27.8 | 24.3-31.3 |
To a small extent | 13.9 | 11.2-16.5 |
To no extent | 6.3 | 4.7 -8.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.0 | 4.4 -7.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.9 | 0.3 -2.0 |
8j. Setting individual job expectations for the government employees I manage or supervise
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 18.4 | 15.2-21.6 |
To a great extent | 37.4 | 33.6-41.1 |
To a moderate extent | 25.4 | 22.1-28.8 |
To a small extent | 9.7 | 7.4 -11.9 |
To no extent | 5.0 | 3.5 -6.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.8 | 2.5 -5.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.2 -0.7 |
8k. Rewarding government employees I manage or supervise
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 17.4 | 14.3-20.4 |
To a great extent | 33.2 | 29.6-36.9 |
To a moderate extent | 25.6 | 22.2-29.0 |
To a small extent | 14.2 | 11.4-17.0 |
To no extent | 4.8 | 3.5 -6.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.2 | 2.9 -5.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.5 | 0.3 -1.0 |
8l. Developing and managing contracts
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.8 | 5.2 -8.6 |
To a great extent | 21.4 | 18.0-24.8 |
To a moderate extent | 17.0 | 14.1-20.0 |
To a small extent | 12.6 | 9.8 -15.3 |
To no extent | 10.4 | 8.2 -12.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 31.3 | 27.8-34.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.5 | 0.3 -0.8 |
8m. Identifying and sharing effective program approaches with others
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 8.2 | 6.3 -10.4 |
To a great extent | 32.9 | 29.1-36.6 |
To a moderate extent | 27.7 | 24.3-31.1 |
To a small extent | 16.1 | 13.3-18.9 |
To no extent | 8.2 | 6.1 -10.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.9 | 4.4 -7.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.0 | 0.6 -1.6 |
8n. Informing the public about how programs are performing
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.4 | 2.5 -4.5 |
To a great extent | 15.4 | 12.5-18.2 |
To a moderate extent | 16.0 | 13.4-18.6 |
To a small extent | 15.9 | 13.0-18.7 |
To no extent | 18.2 | 15.1-21.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 30.6 | 26.9-34.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.5 | 0.3 -1.0 |
8o. Streamlining programs to reduce duplicative activities
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.1 | 7.0 -11.7 |
To a great extent | 28.1 | 24.5-31.8 |
To a moderate extent | 24.4 | 21.1-27.6 |
To a small extent | 19.4 | 16.2-22.5 |
To no extent | 9.6 | 7.6 -11.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 8.3 | 6.5 -10.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.1 | 0.4 -2.2 |
Section 3c - Performance Measurement (Hindrances)
9. Based on your experience with the program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you are involved with,
to what extent, if at all, have the following factors hindered measuring performance
or using the performance information? (Select one answer in each row.)
9a. Difficulty determining meaningful measures
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 10.8 | 8.4 -13.2 |
To a great extent | 19.2 | 16.3-22.2 |
To a moderate extent | 30.8 | 27.2-34.4 |
To a small extent | 26.0 | 22.5-29.5 |
To no extent | 8.4 | 6.5 -10.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.3 | 2.9 -6.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.7 |
9b. Different parties are using different definitions to measure performance
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.3 | 7.3 -11.7 |
To a great extent | 23.0 | 19.6-26.4 |
To a moderate extent | 26.7 | 23.3-30.2 |
To a small extent | 21.8 | 18.5-25.0 |
To no extent | 10.3 | 8.2 -12.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 8.2 | 6.2 -10.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.7 | 0.2 -1.9 |
9c. Difficulty obtaining valid or reliable data
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 8.0 | 6.1 -10.2 |
To a great extent | 17.5 | 14.5-20.5 |
To a moderate extent | 28.9 | 25.3-32.4 |
To a small extent | 27.1 | 23.6-30.6 |
To no extent | 12.1 | 9.7 -14.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.8 | 4.0 -8.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.4 -1.4 |
9d. Difficulty obtaining data in time to be useful
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.9 | 4.3 -7.7 |
To a great extent | 14.9 | 12.1-17.6 |
To a moderate extent | 28.0 | 24.4-31.7 |
To a small extent | 29.5 | 26.0-33.1 |
To no extent | 14.8 | 12.3-17.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.7 | 3.9 -7.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.2 | 0.5 -2.3 |
9e. Lack of incentives (e.g., rewards, positive recognition)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 12.8 | 10.4-15.1 |
To a great extent | 19.0 | 15.9-22.0 |
To a moderate extent | 21.8 | 18.7-25.0 |
To a small extent | 22.3 | 19.0-25.7 |
To no extent | 16.6 | 13.6-19.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.7 | 4.7 -9.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.4 -1.4 |
9f. Difficulty resolving conflicting interests of stakeholders, either internal or external
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 8.6 | 6.5 -11.1 |
To a great extent | 16.6 | 13.5-19.7 |
To a moderate extent | 26.5 | 23.1-29.9 |
To a small extent | 25.9 | 22.5-29.3 |
To no extent | 12.9 | 10.5-15.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 8.4 | 6.6 -10.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.2 | 0.4 -2.7 |
9g. Difficulty distinguishing between the results produced by the program and results caused by other factors
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.7 | 5.7 -10.1 |
To a great extent | 14.6 | 11.9-17.3 |
To a moderate extent | 28.6 | 25.0-32.1 |
To a small extent | 28.6 | 25.0-32.3 |
To no extent | 12.8 | 10.3-15.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.6 | 5.0 -8.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.1 | 0.7 -1.7 |
9h. Existing information technology and/or systems not capable of providing needed data
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 8.5 | 6.5 -10.8 |
To a great extent | 15.0 | 12.3-17.8 |
To a moderate extent | 26.5 | 23.0-30.0 |
To a small extent | 26.5 | 23.1-29.8 |
To no extent | 14.4 | 11.8-17.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 7.9 | 5.7 -10.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.3 | 0.5 -2.7 |
9i. Lack of staff who are knowledgeable about gathering and/or analyzing performance information
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.8 | 5.9 -10.1 |
To a great extent | 18.5 | 15.4-21.6 |
To a moderate extent | 24.9 | 21.5-28.2 |
To a small extent | 28.4 | 24.8-31.9 |
To no extent | 14.2 | 11.6-16.8 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.2 | 3.8 -7.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.1 | 0.3 -2.6 |
9j. Lack of ongoing top executive commitment or support for using performance information to make program/funding decisions
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 8.1 | 6.2 -10.2 |
To a great extent | 13.0 | 10.3-15.6 |
To a moderate extent | 19.6 | 16.4-22.8 |
To a small extent | 27.3 | 23.8-30.9 |
To no extent | 21.8 | 18.7-24.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 9.8 | 7.6 -12.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.2 -0.7 |
9k. Lack of ongoing Congressional commitment or support for using performance information to make program/funding decisions
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.6 | 7.5 -11.6 |
To a great extent | 12.5 | 9.9 -15.0 |
To a moderate extent | 14.7 | 12.0-17.4 |
To a small extent | 14.0 | 11.3-16.7 |
To no extent | 14.5 | 11.6-17.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 34.3 | 30.6-38.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.2 -0.7 |
9l. Difficulty determining how to use performance information to improve the program
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.8 | 2.6 -5.2 |
To a great extent | 12.9 | 10.2-15.5 |
To a moderate extent | 24.5 | 21.2-27.8 |
To a small extent | 31.9 | 28.2-35.6 |
To no extent | 19.2 | 16.1-22.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 7.1 | 5.3 -9.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.7 | 0.4 -1.2 |
9m. Concern that performance information could be used against my program or agency
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.9 | 5.0 -9.2 |
To a great extent | 9.2 | 7.2 -11.5 |
To a moderate extent | 17.2 | 14.4-20.1 |
To a small extent | 22.2 | 19.0-25.4 |
To no extent | 32.5 | 28.8-36.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 10.8 | 8.5 -13.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.2 | 0.4 -2.7 |
9n. Concern that OMB will micromanage programs in my agency
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.8 | 6.0 -10.1 |
To a great extent | 10.3 | 8.0 -12.6 |
To a moderate extent | 13.4 | 11.0-15.8 |
To a small extent | 16.5 | 13.6-19.4 |
To no extent | 31.2 | 27.5-34.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 20.1 | 17.0-23.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.2 -1.9 |
Section 4 - Agency Climate
10. To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements? (Select one answer in each row.)
10a. Agency managers/supervisors at my level have the decision making authority they need to help the agency accomplish its strategic goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.3 | 7.2 -11.8 |
To a great extent | 26.5 | 23.1-30.0 |
To a moderate extent | 34.4 | 30.7-38.1 |
To a small extent | 21.9 | 18.7-25.0 |
To no extent | 6.8 | 5.0 -8.8 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.0 | 0.6 -1.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.2 | 0.0 -0.4 |
10b. Agency managers/supervisors at my level are held accountable for agency accomplishment of its strategic goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 17.3 | 14.6-20.0 |
To a great extent | 42.3 | 38.4-46.1 |
To a moderate extent | 23.5 | 20.2-26.7 |
To a small extent | 11.8 | 9.2 -14.5 |
To no extent | 3.4 | 1.9 -5.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.5 | 0.8 -2.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.2 | 0.1 -0.5 |
10c. Agency managers/supervisors at my level are held accountable for the results of the
program(s)/operation(s)/
project(s) they are responsible for.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 23.3 | 20.2-26.4 |
To a great extent | 44.8 | 41.0-48.7 |
To a moderate extent | 20.8 | 17.6-24.0 |
To a small extent | 7.1 | 5.0 -9.6 |
To no extent | 2.5 | 1.3 -4.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.1 | 0.7 -1.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.2 -0.7 |
10d. Agency managers/supervisors at my level use performance information to recognize employees for their performance.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 11.7 | 9.6 -13.9 |
To a great extent | 37.4 | 33.6-41.2 |
To a moderate extent | 31.0 | 27.3-34.7 |
To a small extent | 14.8 | 12.0-17.6 |
To no extent | 2.9 | 2.0 -4.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.9 | 1.1 -2.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.7 |
10e. Employees in my agency receive positive recognition for helping the agency accomplish its strategic goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.3 | 7.2 -11.5 |
To a great extent | 32.6 | 28.9-36.3 |
To a moderate extent | 28.7 | 25.2-32.1 |
To a small extent | 21.4 | 18.2-24.6 |
To no extent | 4.5 | 3.3 -6.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.0 | 0.6 -1.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 2.5 | 1.2 -4.8 |
10f. My agency is investing the resources needed to ensure that its performance data is of sufficient quality.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.2 | 4.4 -8.5 |
To a great extent | 22.1 | 18.9-25.4 |
To a moderate extent | 29.8 | 26.3-33.4 |
To a small extent | 25.0 | 21.5-28.4 |
To no extent | 5.6 | 4.0 -7.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 10.4 | 8.2 -12.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.3 -1.9 |
10g. My agency's top leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving results.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 24.4 | 21.1-27.7 |
To a great extent | 35.3 | 31.6-39.1 |
To a moderate extent | 20.6 | 17.5-23.8 |
To a small extent | 11.9 | 9.3 -14.4 |
To no extent | 4.4 | 2.9 -6.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.0 | 1.9 -4.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.6 |
10h. My agency's top leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to using performance information to guide decision making.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 12.4 | 9.9 -15.0 |
To a great extent | 32.3 | 28.6-36.0 |
To a moderate extent | 26.6 | 23.2-30.1 |
To a small extent | 13.3 | 10.7-15.9 |
To no extent | 5.1 | 3.6 -7.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 9.9 | 7.8 -12.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.1 -0.7 |
10i. My agency is investing in resources to improve the agency's capacity to use performance information.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.8 | 4.3 -7.6 |
To a great extent | 22.7 | 19.3-26.1 |
To a moderate extent | 26.3 | 23.0-29.7 |
To a small extent | 20.3 | 17.1-23.5 |
To no extent | 6.7 | 4.8 -9.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 17.6 | 14.8-20.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.7 | 0.2 -1.9 |
10j. Agency managers/supervisors at my level take steps to align program performance measures with agencywide goals and objectives.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 11.8 | 9.6 -14.1 |
To a great extent | 34.0 | 30.3-37.7 |
To a moderate extent | 33.3 | 29.5-37.0 |
To a small extent | 13.3 | 10.6-16.0 |
To no extent | 3.9 | 2.4 -6.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.3 | 2.5 -4.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.1 -0.8 |
10k. Agency managers/supervisors at my level effectively communicate performance information on a routine basis.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.6 | 7.6 -11.6 |
To a great extent | 31.6 | 28.0-35.3 |
To a moderate extent | 34.1 | 30.4-37.8 |
To a small extent | 17.0 | 14.1-19.9 |
To no extent | 4.8 | 3.1 -6.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.4 | 1.5 -3.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.2 -0.8 |
10l. Agency managers/supervisors at my level take steps to ensure that performance information is useful and/or appropriate.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.9 | 6.2 -9.9 |
To a great extent | 31.7 | 28.0-35.3 |
To a moderate extent | 35.9 | 32.1-39.6 |
To a small extent | 15.8 | 13.0-18.6 |
To no extent | 5.0 | 3.2 -7.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.8 | 1.9 -3.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.0 | 0.4 -2.0 |
10m. Agency managers/supervisors at my level use performance information to share effective program approaches with others.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.9 | 5.4 -8.8 |
To a great extent | 27.4 | 23.9-31.0 |
To a moderate extent | 32.0 | 28.3-35.6 |
To a small extent | 21.5 | 18.3-24.6 |
To no extent | 7.3 | 5.3 -9.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.6 | 3.2 -6.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.6 |
Section 4 - Agency Climate (Continued)
The items listed in question 11 below focus on the program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you are responsible for.
11. To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements? (Select one answer in each row.)
11a. The individual I report to periodically reviews with me the results or outcomes of the
program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that I am responsible for.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 19.8 | 16.6-22.9 |
To a great extent | 31.1 | 27.5-34.6 |
To a moderate extent | 24.7 | 21.2-28.2 |
To a small extent | 15.4 | 12.6-18.1 |
To no extent | 7.4 | 5.5 -9.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.3 | 0.8 -2.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.4 | 0.2 -0.7 |
11b. Funding decisions for the
program(s)/operation(s)/project(s)
I am responsible for are based on
results or outcome-oriented performance information.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.1 | 4.3 -8.4 |
To a great extent | 20.3 | 17.0-23.7 |
To a moderate extent | 22.3 | 19.1-25.6 |
To a small extent | 21.7 | 18.5-24.8 |
To no extent | 15.3 | 12.5-18.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 13.7 | 11.3-16.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.6 | 0.3 -1.1 |
11c. Changes by management above my level to the program(s)/
operation(s)/project(s) I am
responsible for are based on results or outcome-oriented performance information.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.2 | 3.7 -7.1 |
To a great extent | 19.3 | 16.1-22.4 |
To a moderate extent | 25.1 | 21.7-28.4 |
To a small extent | 24.5 | 21.0-28.0 |
To no extent | 14.2 | 11.5-16.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 10.9 | 8.9 -13.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.8 | 0.5 -1.4 |
11d. I have sufficient information on the validity of the performance data I use to make decisions.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.1 | 5.3 -9.2 |
To a great extent | 29.0 | 25.4-32.5 |
To a moderate extent | 34.2 | 30.5-37.9 |
To a small extent | 15.9 | 13.2-18.7 |
To no extent | 7.3 | 5.3 -9.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.6 | 4.0 -7.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.9 | 0.3 -2.1 |
12. To what extent, if at all, do you believe that the following persons or entities
pay attention to your agency's use of performance information in management decision making? (Select one answer in each row.)
12a. Department Secretary (if applicable)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.4 | 5.6 -9.5 |
To a great extent | 14.5 | 11.9-17.1 |
To a moderate extent | 15.8 | 12.9-18.7 |
To a small extent | 11.9 | 9.5 -14.3 |
To no extent | 11.7 | 8.9 -14.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 37.4 | 33.7-41.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.3 | 0.6 -2.4 |
12b. Agency head other than Department Secretary (if applicable)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 11.3 | 9.1 -13.5 |
To a great extent | 20.0 | 16.9-23.0 |
To a moderate extent | 17.4 | 14.5-20.3 |
To a small extent | 13.0 | 10.4-15.6 |
To no extent | 9.2 | 6.8 -12.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 26.5 | 23.0-29.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 2.7 | 1.4 -4.5 |
12c. The individual I report to
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 20.8 | 17.7-23.9 |
To a great extent | 32.6 | 29.0-36.2 |
To a moderate extent | 26.1 | 22.6-29.6 |
To a small extent | 12.0 | 9.5 -14.6 |
To no extent | 5.2 | 3.6 -7.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.7 | 1.7 -4.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.6 | 0.1 -1.8 |
12d. Employees that report to me
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 10.7 | 8.3 -13.0 |
To a great extent | 29.1 | 25.5-32.6 |
To a moderate extent | 30.3 | 26.8-33.9 |
To a small extent | 18.3 | 15.2-21.5 |
To no extent | 6.0 | 4.4 -7.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.4 | 3.2 -5.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.3 | 0.6 -2.4 |
12e. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.1 | 5.5 -8.9 |
To a great extent | 14.4 | 11.7-17.0 |
To a moderate extent | 17.5 | 14.5-20.4 |
To a small extent | 11.4 | 8.9 -13.9 |
To no extent | 9.4 | 6.9 -12.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 39.4 | 35.6-43.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.9 | 0.3 -2.1 |
12f. Other federal agencies
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.2 | 1.4 -3.4 |
To a great extent | 8.7 | 6.5 -11.4 |
To a moderate extent | 13.7 | 11.4-16.0 |
To a small extent | 16.5 | 13.5-19.6 |
To no extent | 13.0 | 10.3-15.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 44.9 | 41.1-48.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.9 | 0.3 -2.0 |
12g. Congressional committees
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.4 | 4.6 -8.7 |
To a great extent | 10.8 | 8.5 -13.1 |
To a moderate extent | 12.1 | 9.9 -14.3 |
To a small extent | 14.7 | 12.0-17.4 |
To no extent | 12.5 | 9.7 -15.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 41.6 | 37.8-45.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.8 | 0.9 -3.3 |
12h. The audit community (e.g., GAO, Inspectors General)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.8 | 7.6 -12.0 |
To a great extent | 18.1 | 15.0-21.1 |
To a moderate extent | 15.6 | 13.0-18.1 |
To a small extent | 12.6 | 9.8 -15.4 |
To no extent | 7.7 | 5.6 -10.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 35.1 | 31.5-38.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.1 | 0.5 -2.2 |
12i. The general public
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.1 | 2.7 -5.9 |
To a great extent | 5.8 | 4.5 -7.2 |
To a moderate extent | 14.7 | 12.1-17.3 |
To a small extent | 18.5 | 15.6-21.3 |
To no extent | 18.5 | 15.4-21.6 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 37.1 | 33.2-40.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.4 | 0.6 -2.9 |
Section 5 - Training
13. During the past 3 years, has your agency provided, arranged, or paid for training that would
help you to accomplish the following tasks? (Select one answer in each row.)
13a. Conduct strategic planning
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 44.8 | 40.9-48.6 |
No | 55.0 | 51.1-58.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.2 | 0.1 -0.5 |
13b. Set program performance goals
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 51.7 | 47.8-55.5 |
No | 48.1 | 44.2-51.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.6 |
13c. Develop program performance measures
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 47.4 | 43.5-51.3 |
No | 51.9 | 48.0-55.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.7 | 0.4 -1.1 |
13d. Assess the quality of performance data
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 39.0 | 35.1-42.8 |
No | 60.1 | 56.2-63.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.0 | 0.6 -1.5 |
13e. Use program performance information to make decisions
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 44.2 | 40.3-48.0 |
No | 54.5 | 50.6-58.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.4 | 0.5 -2.8 |
13f. Link the performance of program(s)/operation(s)/
project(s) to the achievement of agency
strategic goals
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 44.7 | 40.9-48.6 |
No | 53.7 | 49.9-57.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.5 | 0.8 -2.7 |
Section 6 - GPRA Modernization Act of 2010
You may have been involved in some of the activities required by the GPRA Modernization Act--such as, cross-agency priority goals, agency priority goals, and quarterly performance reviews related to agency priority goals--but may not be aware of their relationship to the Act. Please answer these questions to the best of your ability.
14. Prior to receiving this questionnaire, which of the following statements best describes your awareness of the
GPRA Modernization Act of 2010? (Select one.)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
I had never heard of the GPRA Modernization Act. | 48.8 | 44.9-52.6 |
I had heard of the GPRA Modernization Act, but had no knowledge of its requirements. | 13.4 | 10.9-16.0 |
I had heard of the GPRA Modernization Act and had a low level of knowledge of its requirements. | 19.3 | 16.4-22.3 |
I had heard of the GPRA Modernization Act and had moderate knowledge of its requirements. | 15.7 | 12.9-18.4 |
I had heard of the GPRA Modernization Act and had extensive knowledge of its requirements. | 2.5 | 1.7 -3.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.3 | 0.1 -0.9 |
Section 6a. - Cross-Agency Priority Goals
1. Exports - Double U.S. exports by the end of 2014.
2. Entrepreneurship and Small Business - Increase federal services to entrepreneurs and small businesses with an emphasis on 1) startups and growing firms and 2) underserved markets.
3. Broadband - As part of expanding all broadband capabilities, ensure 4G broadband coverage for 98 percent of Americans by 2016.
4. Energy Efficiency - Reduce energy intensity (energy demand/$ real GDP) 50 percent by 2035 (2010 as base year).
5. Veteran Career Readiness - By September 30, 2013, increase the percent of eligible service members who will be served by career readiness and preparedness programs from 50 percent to 90 percent in order to improve their competitiveness in the job market.
6. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education - In support of the President's goal that the U.S. have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020, the Federal Government will work with education partners to improve the quality of STEM education at all levels to help increase the number of well-prepared graduates with STEM degrees by one-third over the next 10 years, resulting in an additional 1 million graduates with degrees in STEM subjects.
7. Job Training - Ensure our country has one of the most skilled workforces in the world by preparing 2 million workers with skills training by 2015 and improving coordination and delivery of job training services.
8. Cybersecurity - Achieve 95% use of critical cybersecurity capabilities on federal executive branch information systems by 2014, including strong authentication, Trusted Internet Connections (TIC), and Continuous Monitoring.
9. Sustainability - By 2020, the Federal Government will reduce its direct greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent and will reduce its indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 13 percent by 2020 (from 2008 baseline).
10. Real Property - The Federal Government will manage real property effectively to generate $3 billion in cost savings by the end of 2012.
11. Improper Payments - The Federal Government will reduce the government-wide improper payment rate by at least two percentage points by FY 2014.
12. Data Center Consolidation - Improve IT service delivery, reduce waste and save $3 billion in taxpayer dollars by closing at least 1,200 data centers by FY 2015.
13. Closing Skills Gaps - By September 30, 2013, close the skills gaps by 50 percent for 3 to 5 critical Federal Government occupations or competencies, and close additional agency-specific high risk occupation and competency gaps.
14. Strategic Sourcing - Reduce the costs of acquiring common products and services by agencies' strategic sourcing of at least two new commodities or services in both 2013 and 2014 that yield at least a 10 percent savings.
15. How familiar are you with one or more of the cross-agency priority goals? (Select one.)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Very familiar - Continue with question 16. | 14.5 | 12.0-17.1 |
Somewhat familiar - Continue with question 16. | 43.1 | 39.2-46.9 |
Not familiar - Skip to Section 6b - Agency Priority Goals | 40.5 | 36.7-44.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 1.9 | 1.0 -3.3 |
16. To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements as they relate to one or more of the
cross-agency priority goals listed above? (Select one answer in each row.)
16a. I have been involved in creating the cross-agency priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.0 | 1.0 -3.4 |
To a great extent | 3.0 | 1.7 -4.8 |
To a moderate extent | 7.0 | 5.0 -9.3 |
To a small extent | 10.1 | 7.7 -12.5 |
To no extent | 31.7 | 28.1-35.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.7 | 2.5 -5.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 42.6 | 38.8-46.4 |
16b. The program(s)/operation(s)/
project(s) I am involved with contribute to the achievement of one or more cross-agency priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.5 | 4.9 -8.5 |
To a great extent | 11.6 | 9.2 -14.1 |
To a moderate extent | 17.3 | 14.1-20.4 |
To a small extent | 11.0 | 8.7 -13.3 |
To no extent | 7.4 | 5.5 -9.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.6 | 2.2 -5.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 42.6 | 38.8-46.4 |
16c. I have collaborated outside of my program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) to help achieve the cross-agency priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.0 | 2.7 -5.6 |
To a great extent | 6.9 | 5.3 -8.9 |
To a moderate extent | 12.0 | 9.4 -14.7 |
To a small extent | 11.4 | 9.0 -13.9 |
To no extent | 18.6 | 15.5-21.8 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.2 | 2.7 -6.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 42.8 | 39.0-46.6 |
16d. Cross-agency priority goals have had an impact on decision making regarding the
program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) I am involved with.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.3 | 3.0 -5.9 |
To a great extent | 9.4 | 7.1 -12.1 |
To a moderate extent | 13.3 | 10.6-16.0 |
To a small extent | 12.1 | 9.6 -14.6 |
To no extent | 12.4 | 9.9 -15.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.9 | 4.2 -8.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 42.6 | 38.8-46.4 |
16e. My agency has communicated to its employees about its progress in contributing to relevant cross-agency priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.4 | 2.1 -5.2 |
To a great extent | 8.4 | 6.4 -10.9 |
To a moderate extent | 10.9 | 8.5 -13.2 |
To a small extent | 15.6 | 12.7-18.5 |
To no extent | 14.4 | 11.7-17.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.6 | 3.1 -6.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 42.6 | 38.8-46.4 |
Section 6b. - Agency Priority Goals
• Further improve the high payment accuracy of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
• Assist rural communities to build and maintain prosperity through increased agricultural exports.
• Accelerate the protection of clean, abundant water resources by implementing high impact targeted practices through USDA's Forest Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Farm Service Agency programs on 4 million acres within critical and /or impaired watersheds.
• With mutual accountability, assistance from the United States and the international community will continue to help improve the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's (GIRoA) capacity to meet its goals and maintain stability.
• Through our more than 200 diplomatic missions overseas, the Department of State will promote U.S. exports in order to help create opportunities for U.S. businesses.
• Strengthen diplomacy and development by leading through civilian power.
• Advance progress toward sustained and consolidated democratic transitions in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Iran, Syria, and West Bank/Gaza.
• Strengthen local civil society and private sector capacity to improve aid effectiveness and sustainability, by working closely with our implementing partners on capacity building and local grant and contract allocations.
• Advance low emissions climate resilient development.
• Increase food security in Feed the Future initiative countries in order to reduce prevalence of poverty and malnutrition.
• By September 30, 2013, the Global Health Initiative (GHI) will support the creation of an AIDS-free generation, save the lives of mothers and children, and protect communities from infectious diseases by: a) decreasing incident HIV infections in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-supported Sub-Saharan African countries by more than 20%; b) reducing the all-cause mortality rate for children under five by 4.8 deaths/1,000 live births in USAID priority countries; c) increasing the percent of births attended by a skilled doctor, nurse, or midwife by 2.1% in USAID priority countries; and d) increasing the number of people no longer at risk for lymphatic filariasis (in the target population) from 7.7 million to 63.7 million in USAID-assisted countries.
• Expand broadband service to communities.
• Advance commercialization of new technologies by reducing patent application pendency and backlog.
• Expand markets for U.S. exporters.
• Weather Ready Nation: Improve local weather warnings and lead times.
• Improve cybersecurity compliance.
• Improve the care and transition of wounded, ill, and injured (WII) warriors.
• Improve energy performance.
• Reform the DOD acquisition process.
• Improve audit readiness.
• Improve outcomes for all children from birth through third grade.
• At least 9 states will implement a plan to collect and report disaggregated data on the
status of children at kindergarten entry.
• Prepare all students for college and career.
•All states will adopt internationally-benchmarked college-and-career-ready standards.
• Improve learning by ensuring that more students have an effective teacher.
• Demonstrate progress in turning around the nation's lowest-performing schools.
• Make informed decisions and improve instruction through the use of data.
• Improve student's ability to afford and complete college.
• Save low-income families money and energy through weatherization retrofits.
• Reduce the Department's Cold War legacy environmental footprint.
• Reduce the cost of batteries for electric drive vehicles to help increase the market for Plug-In Hybrids and All Electric Vehicles and thereby reduce petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Make solar energy as cheap as traditional sources of energy.
• Reduce consumer energy use and costs for household appliances.
• Prioritization of scientific facilities to ensure optimal benefit from federal investments.
• Make significant progress toward securing the most vulnerable nuclear materials worldwide within four years.
• Maintain the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and dismantle excess nuclear weapons to meet national nuclear security requirements as assigned by the President through the Nuclear Posture Review.
• Improve public health protection for persons served by small drinking water systems by strengthening the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of those systems.
• Increase transparency and reduce burden through e-reporting.
• Clean up contaminated sites and make them ready for use.
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks.
• Improve, restore, or maintain water quality by enhancing nonpoint source program accountability, incentives, and effectiveness.
• Manage customer agency real estate portfolio needs in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner.
• GSA will increase the sustainability of the Federal supply chain by increasing the sale of green product and service offerings to 5 percent of total business volume.
• Drive greater transparency and openness in government.
• Improve the quality of early childhood education.
• Improve patient safety.
• Increase the number of health centers certified as Patient Centered Medical Homes.
• Reduce cigarette smoking.
• Reduce foodborne illness in the population.
• Improve health care through meaningful use of health information technology.
• Improve the efficiency of the process to detain and remove criminal aliens from the United States.
• Ensure resilience to disasters by strengthening disaster preparedness and response capabilities.
• Strengthen aviation security counterterrorism capabilities by using intelligence driven information and risk-based decisions.
• Improve program effectiveness by awarding funds fairly and quickly.
• Prevent foreclosures.
• Reduce vacancy rates.
• Preserve affordable rental housing.
• Reduce homelessness.
• Increase the energy efficiency and health of the nation's housing stock.
• Increase the approved capacity for production of energy from domestic renewable resources to support a growing economy and protect our national interests while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Enable capability to increase the available water supply in the western states through conservation related programs to ensure adequate and safe water supplies.
• Reduce violent crime in Indian communities.
• Identify vulnerable resources and implement coordinated adaptation strategies to mitigate risks of changing climate.
• Build the next generation of conservation and community leaders by supporting youth employment at the Department of the Interior.
• Improved production accountability, safety, and environmental protection of oil and gas operations through increased inspection of high-risk oil and gas production cases.
• Better inform the Intelligence Community, thereby increasing the ability to protect Americans from terrorism and other threats to national security-both at home and abroad.
• Reduce gang violence.
• Protect the American people from financial and healthcare fraud.
• Protect those most in need of help-with special emphasis on child exploitation and civil rights.
• Reduce time lost to injury or illness for federal workers.
• Reduce worker fatalities.
• Improve opportunities for America's workers to succeed in a knowledge-based economy through industry-recognized credentials.
• Improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to better support veterans.
• Use the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover to explore and quantitatively assess a local region on the surface of Mars as a potential habitat for life, past or present.
• Develop the nation's next generation Human Space Flight (HSF) system to allow for travel beyond low Earth orbit (LEO).
• Sustain operations and full utilization of the International Space Station (ISS).
• Enable bold new missions and make new technologies available to government agencies and U.S. industry.
• Develop a diverse and highly qualified science and technology workforce.
• Increase the number of entrepreneurs emerging from university laboratories.
• Increase opportunities for research and education through public access to high-value digital products of NSF-funded research.
NRC was not required to have agency priority goals for fiscal years 2012-2013.
(NRC respondents were directed to skip questions 17 and 18 that focused on agency priority goals.)
• Ensure high quality Federal employees.
• Maintain speed of national security background investigations.
• Reduce Federal retirement processing time.
• Increase health insurance choices for Americans.
• Improve performance culture in five GEAR pilot agencies to inform the development of government-wide policies.
• Process business loans as efficiently as possible.
• Increase small business participation in government contracting.
• Process disaster assistance applications efficiently.
• Expand access to long term capital.
• Faster hearing decisions.
• Reduce Supplemental Security Income (SSI) overpayments.
• With mutual accountability, assistance from the United States and the international community will continue to help improve the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's (GIRoA) capacity to meet its goals and maintain stability.
• Through our more than 200 diplomatic missions overseas, the Department of State will promote U.S. exports in order to help create opportunities for U.S. businesses.
• Strengthen diplomacy and development by leading through civilian power.
• Advance progress toward sustained and consolidated democratic transitions in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain, Yemen, Iran, Syria, and West Bank/Gaza.
• Strengthen local civil society and private sector capacity to improve aid effectiveness and sustainability, by working closely with our implementing partners on capacity building and local grant and contract allocations.
• Advance low emissions climate resilient development.
• Increase food security in Feed the Future initiative countries in order to reduce prevalence of poverty and malnutrition.
• By September 30, 2013, the Global Health Initiative (GHI) will support the creation of an AIDS-free generation, save the lives of mothers and children, and protect communities from infectious diseases by: a) decreasing incident HIV infections in the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-supported Sub-Saharan African countries by more than 20%; b) reducing the all-cause mortality rate for children under five by 4.8 deaths/1,000 live births in USAID priority countries; c) increasing the percent of births attended by a skilled doctor, nurse, or midwife by 2.1% in USAID priority countries; and d) increasing the number of people no longer at risk for lymphatic filariasis (in the target population) from 7.7 million to 63.7 million in USAID-assisted countries.
• Reduce risk of aviation accidents.
• Improve the Nation's intercity passenger rail service.
• Reduce roadway fatalities.
• Air traffic control systems can improve the efficiency of airspace.
• Increase electronic transactions with the public to improve service, prevent fraud, and reduce costs.
• Increase voluntary tax compliance.
• Improve accuracy and reduce the amount of time it takes to process Veterans' disability benefit claims.
• House 24,400 additional homeless Veterans and reduce the number of homeless Veterans to 35,000.
17. How familiar are you with one or more of your agency's priority goals? (Select one.)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Very familiar - Continue with question 18. | 40.9 | 37.2-44.6 |
Somewhat familiar - Continue with question 18. | 40.6 | 36.7-44.4 |
Not familiar - Skip to Section 6c - Quarterly Performance Reviews | 16.5 | 13.6-19.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 2.0 | 1.2 -3.1 |
18. To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements as they relate
to your agency's priority goals? (Select one answer in each row.)
18a. I have been involved in creating my agency's priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.0 | 3.3 -7.4 |
To a great extent | 6.8 | 4.9 -9.1 |
To a moderate extent | 11.7 | 9.1 -14.8 |
To a small extent | 13.8 | 11.1-16.5 |
To no extent | 39.8 | 36.1-43.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.1 | 3.1 -5.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 18.8 | 15.8-21.8 |
18b. My agency's priority goals reflect the highest priorities of my agency.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 15.3 | 12.9-17.8 |
To a great extent | 28.9 | 25.4-32.4 |
To a moderate extent | 18.6 | 15.4-21.7 |
To a small extent | 8.0 | 6.0 -10.4 |
To no extent | 3.8 | 2.3 -5.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.7 | 4.8 -9.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 18.7 | 15.7-21.7 |
18c. My agency's priority goals measure if the program is achieving its intended purpose, instead of focusing solely on what can easily be measured.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.5 | 5.8 -9.4 |
To a great extent | 22.8 | 19.6-26.1 |
To a moderate extent | 21.2 | 18.0-24.3 |
To a small extent | 10.8 | 8.4 -13.2 |
To no extent | 4.6 | 3.0 -6.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 14.0 | 11.2-16.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 19.2 | 16.2-22.2 |
18d. My agency has communicated to employees about its progress toward achieving priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.1 | 5.6 -8.6 |
To a great extent | 23.9 | 20.6-27.3 |
To a moderate extent | 20.2 | 17.2-23.1 |
To a small extent | 17.3 | 14.2-20.4 |
To no extent | 8.5 | 6.2 -11.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.8 | 2.4 -5.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 19.3 | 16.2-22.4 |
18e. The program(s)/operation(s)/
project(s) I am involved with contribute to the achievement of one or more of
my agency's priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 17.4 | 14.7-20.1 |
To a great extent | 24.2 | 20.9-27.5 |
To a moderate extent | 19.9 | 16.6-23.1 |
To a small extent | 10.4 | 8.1 -13.2 |
To no extent | 5.7 | 4.0 -7.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.1 | 1.9 -4.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 19.4 | 16.3-22.4 |
18f. I have collaborated outside of my
program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) to help achieve one or more of my
agency's priority goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 9.6 | 7.6 -11.7 |
To a great extent | 17.8 | 14.7-20.9 |
To a moderate extent | 16.9 | 14.0-19.8 |
To a small extent | 14.2 | 11.5-17.0 |
To no extent | 16.0 | 13.2-18.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.4 | 4.5 -8.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 19.1 | 16.0-22.2 |
18g. My agency uses the information collected on agency priority goals to make decisions regarding
the
program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) I am involved with.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.4 | 5.8 -9.3 |
To a great extent | 21.8 | 18.4-25.1 |
To a moderate extent | 17.2 | 14.3-20.1 |
To a small extent | 11.2 | 8.8 -13.6 |
To no extent | 7.5 | 5.7 -9.8 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 16.0 | 13.1-18.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 18.9 | 15.9-21.9 |
Section 6c. - Quarterly Performance Reviews
When we refer to "quarterly performance reviews" in the following questions, we refer to all aspects of these reviews, including preparation, review and follow-up.
19. How familiar are you with your agency's quarterly performance reviews? (Select one.)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Very familiar - Continue with question 20. | 11.8 | 9.3 -14.4 |
Somewhat familiar - Continue with question 20. | 21.3 | 18.1-24.5 |
Not familiar - Skip to Section 7 - Program Evaluations | 66.0 | 62.3-69.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 0.9 | 0.5 -1.3 |
20. To what extent, if at all, do you agree with the following statements as they relate to your agency's quarterly performance reviews? (Select one answer in each row.)
20a. Overall, the program(s)/
operation(s)/project(s) that I am involved with has been the subject of these reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.2 | 2.8 -6.0 |
To a great extent | 8.7 | 6.5 -11.2 |
To a moderate extent | 9.3 | 7.1 -11.9 |
To a small extent | 6.0 | 4.3 -8.1 |
To no extent | 1.7 | 1.2 -2.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.9 | 1.7 -4.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.3 | 63.6-70.9 |
20b. These reviews are held on a regular, routine basis.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.7 | 4.0 -7.8 |
To a great extent | 10.7 | 8.3 -13.6 |
To a moderate extent | 8.0 | 5.9 -10.4 |
To a small extent | 4.2 | 2.8 -6.2 |
To no extent | 0.7 | 0.3 -1.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.7 | 2.6 -5.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.0 | 63.3-70.6 |
20c. These reviews focus on goals and objectives that are aligned with my agency's strategic and performance plans.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.6 | 4.8 -8.9 |
To a great extent | 9.8 | 7.6 -12.4 |
To a moderate extent | 8.7 | 6.7 -11.1 |
To a small extent | 3.3 | 1.9 -5.1 |
To no extent | 0.6 | 0.3 -1.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.5 | 2.3 -5.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.4 | 63.8-71.0 |
20d. Agency leadership actively participates in these reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 7.8 | 5.8 -10.2 |
To a great extent | 10.6 | 8.2 -13.1 |
To a moderate extent | 6.9 | 5.1 -9.0 |
To a small extent | 2.1 | 1.1 -3.5 |
To no extent | 0.6 | 0.2 -1.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.2 | 3.5 -7.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 66.9 | 63.3-70.6 |
20e. My agency uses these reviews to identify problems or opportunities associated with agency performance goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.3 | 3.7 -7.2 |
To a great extent | 10.7 | 8.1 -13.2 |
To a moderate extent | 8.6 | 6.5 -11.2 |
To a small extent | 2.7 | 1.7 -4.2 |
To no extent | 0.5 | 0.2 -1.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.7 | 3.3 -6.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.5 | 63.9-71.2 |
20f. Agency leadership uses these reviews to help achieve agency performance goals.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 6.1 | 4.4 -8.3 |
To a great extent | 10.5 | 8.0 -12.9 |
To a moderate extent | 7.9 | 6.0 -10.2 |
To a small extent | 2.7 | 1.6 -4.4 |
To no extent | 0.5 | 0.2 -1.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.3 | 3.7 -7.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.0 | 63.3-70.6 |
20g. These reviews include staff with relevant knowledge needed to facilitate problem solving and identify improvement opportunities.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.0 | 3.4 -6.9 |
To a great extent | 9.9 | 7.6 -12.5 |
To a moderate extent | 7.8 | 5.8 -10.3 |
To a small extent | 3.8 | 2.4 -5.6 |
To no extent | 0.6 | 0.3 -1.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.9 | 4.2 -8.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.1 | 63.4-70.7 |
20h. These reviews include officials external to the agency who contribute to the goals discussed at the reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.4 | 2.0 -5.5 |
To a great extent | 5.9 | 4.2 -8.2 |
To a moderate extent | 6.6 | 4.8 -8.9 |
To a small extent | 4.5 | 3.0 -6.5 |
To no extent | 1.8 | 1.3 -2.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 10.6 | 8.2 -12.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.1 | 63.5-70.8 |
20i. My agency has the performance information needed for these reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.4 | 3.0 -6.2 |
To a great extent | 11.7 | 9.1 -14.3 |
To a moderate extent | 8.5 | 6.4 -10.9 |
To a small extent | 2.5 | 1.4 -4.2 |
To no extent | 0.6 | 0.3 -1.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.3 | 3.8 -7.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.0 | 63.4-70.7 |
20j. My agency has the capacity to analyze the performance information needed for these reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.0 | 2.8 -5.6 |
To a great extent | 12.6 | 9.9 -15.3 |
To a moderate extent | 10.3 | 7.9 -12.7 |
To a small extent | 2.1 | 1.1 -3.5 |
To no extent | 0.5 | 0.2 -1.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.6 | 2.4 -5.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.0 | 63.3-70.6 |
20k. Performance information for these reviews is communicated to relevant parties in an easy-to-understand, useful format.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.1 | 2.0 -4.4 |
To a great extent | 9.3 | 7.1 -12.0 |
To a moderate extent | 11.0 | 8.6 -13.5 |
To a small extent | 3.7 | 2.4 -5.3 |
To no extent | 0.8 | 0.4 -1.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.1 | 3.4 -7.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.1 | 63.4-70.7 |
20l. My agency has a process in place for following up on problems or opportunities identified through these reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.9 | 2.5 -5.7 |
To a great extent | 10.7 | 8.2 -13.2 |
To a moderate extent | 9.4 | 7.2 -12.0 |
To a small extent | 3.6 | 2.3 -5.3 |
To no extent | 0.8 | 0.4 -1.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.5 | 3.1 -6.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.2 | 63.6-70.9 |
20m. Program managers/supervisors at my level are recognized for meeting performance goals discussed at these reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.5 | 2.2 -5.2 |
To a great extent | 8.9 | 6.6 -11.6 |
To a moderate extent | 7.9 | 6.2 -10.0 |
To a small extent | 6.0 | 4.1 -8.5 |
To no extent | 2.6 | 1.9 -3.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.2 | 2.8 -6.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.0 | 63.4-70.7 |
20n. Program managers/supervisors at my level are penalized for not meeting performance goals discussed at these reviews.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 1.5 | 1.0 -2.0 |
To a great extent | 6.8 | 4.8 -9.4 |
To a moderate extent | 8.5 | 6.5 -10.9 |
To a small extent | 6.0 | 4.3 -8.1 |
To no extent | 2.9 | 1.9 -4.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 7.2 | 5.3 -9.6 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.0 | 63.4-70.7 |
20o. Discussion at these reviews provides a forum for honest, constructive feedback.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.0 | 1.2 -3.0 |
To a great extent | 8.8 | 6.5 -11.5 |
To a moderate extent | 9.0 | 6.9 -11.6 |
To a small extent | 5.1 | 3.4 -7.2 |
To no extent | 1.6 | 1.1 -2.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 6.4 | 4.7 -8.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.1 | 63.4-70.7 |
20p. These reviews have led to similar meetings at lower levels.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.0 | 1.8 -4.6 |
To a great extent | 7.6 | 5.7 -10.0 |
To a moderate extent | 8.4 | 6.4 -10.8 |
To a small extent | 5.3 | 3.5 -7.7 |
To no extent | 2.9 | 1.9 -4.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.6 | 3.9 -7.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.2 | 63.5-70.8 |
20q. I think my agency's quarterly performance reviews are worthwhile.
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.1 | 2.7 -6.1 |
To a great extent | 8.4 | 6.3 -11.0 |
To a moderate extent | 10.3 | 7.8 -12.7 |
To a small extent | 3.4 | 2.3 -4.8 |
To no extent | 2.1 | 1.1 -3.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.7 | 3.3 -6.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 67.0 | 63.4-70.7 |
Section 7 - Program Evaluations
Program evaluation as defined here does not include routine program monitoring activities or quarterly performance reviews.
21. Have there been any program evaluations completed within the past 5 years for any of the
program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you were
involved with? (Select one.)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes - Continue with question 22. | 36.8 | 33.0-40.5 |
No - Skip to Section 8 - Comments and Final Response Submission | 21.6 | 18.3-24.8 |
Do not know - Skip to Section 8 - Comments and Final Response Submission | 39.7 | 35.9-43.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 2.0 | 0.9 -3.8 |
22. For those program evaluations completed within the past 5 years, which of the following
entities was primarily responsible for those studies? Note: By primarily responsible, we mean either directly conducted or contracted for those studies
(Select one answer in each row.)
22a. My agency or the program itself
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 31.9 | 28.3-35.5 |
No | 1.9 | 1.0 -3.3 |
Not sure | 1.8 | 0.9 -3.2 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 64.4 | 60.7-68.1 |
22b. An individual program grantee or project
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 11.8 | 9.2 -14.3 |
No | 14.1 | 11.4-16.8 |
Not sure | 7.5 | 5.7 -9.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 66.7 | 63.0-70.3 |
22c. My agency's IG (Inspector General)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 15.7 | 13.0-18.5 |
No | 11.8 | 9.1 -14.5 |
Not sure | 7.0 | 5.3 -9.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 65.5 | 61.8-69.2 |
22d. GAO (Government Accountability Office)
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 13.2 | 10.7-15.7 |
No | 12.5 | 9.8 -15.3 |
Not sure | 8.7 | 6.7 -11.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 65.6 | 61.9-69.3 |
22e. Another entity not specified above
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
Yes | 7.8 | 5.6 -10.6 |
No | 14.2 | 11.3-17.1 |
Not sure | 12.7 | 10.6-14.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 65.3 | 61.6-69.0 |
If you answered "Another entity not specified above," please specify the other entity here.
23. For the program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) that you were involved with over the past 5 years that were
evaluated, to what extent, if at all, have the program evaluations contributed to the following
activities? (Select one answer in each row.)
23a. Implementing changes to improve program management or performance
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.5 | 4.3 -7.0 |
To a great extent | 11.9 | 9.4 -14.3 |
To a moderate extent | 12.4 | 9.7 -15.1 |
To a small extent | 4.4 | 2.8 -6.5 |
To no extent | 1.6 | 0.7 -3.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 0.9 | 0.3 -2.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.3 | 59.5-67.0 |
23b. Developing or revising performance goals
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.8 | 2.7 -5.3 |
To a great extent | 11.9 | 9.3 -14.5 |
To a moderate extent | 10.6 | 8.2 -13.0 |
To a small extent | 5.3 | 3.8 -7.3 |
To no extent | 3.3 | 1.9 -5.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.5 | 0.8 -2.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.5 | 59.8-67.2 |
23c. Supplementing or explaining performance results
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.6 | 2.7 -4.8 |
To a great extent | 11.2 | 8.8 -13.6 |
To a moderate extent | 12.4 | 9.7 -15.1 |
To a small extent | 4.7 | 3.3 -6.5 |
To no extent | 3.1 | 1.7 -5.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.2 | 0.9 -1.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.8 | 60.1-67.5 |
23d. Assessing program effectiveness, value or worth
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 5.9 | 4.2 -8.0 |
To a great extent | 12.8 | 10.4-15.3 |
To a moderate extent | 10.6 | 8.2 -13.4 |
To a small extent | 4.7 | 3.2 -6.7 |
To no extent | 1.7 | 0.8 -3.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.0 | 0.6 -1.5 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.4 | 59.6-67.1 |
23e. Allocating resources within the program
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.6 | 2.5 -5.1 |
To a great extent | 9.2 | 7.2 -11.6 |
To a moderate extent | 11.4 | 8.8 -14.1 |
To a small extent | 6.8 | 4.9 -9.1 |
To no extent | 3.8 | 2.3 -5.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.6 | 0.9 -2.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.5 | 59.8-67.2 |
23f. Increasing understanding about the program or topic
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.5 | 3.3 -5.9 |
To a great extent | 12.8 | 10.1-15.4 |
To a moderate extent | 10.2 | 7.9 -12.5 |
To a small extent | 5.8 | 4.0 -8.0 |
To no extent | 2.4 | 1.3 -4.0 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 0.7 | 0.4 -1.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.7 | 60.0-67.4 |
23g. Sharing what works or other lessons learned with others
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.2 | 2.9 -5.8 |
To a great extent | 11.2 | 9.0 -13.4 |
To a moderate extent | 11.3 | 8.7 -13.9 |
To a small extent | 5.8 | 4.0 -8.0 |
To no extent | 2.9 | 1.7 -4.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.1 | 0.4 -2.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.5 | 59.8-67.2 |
23h. Designing or supporting program reforms
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.2 | 2.1 -4.6 |
To a great extent | 11.5 | 9.2 -13.9 |
To a moderate extent | 11.0 | 8.5 -13.6 |
To a small extent | 6.0 | 4.2 -8.2 |
To no extent | 3.0 | 1.7 -4.9 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 1.6 | 0.9 -2.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.6 | 59.9-67.4 |
23i. Supporting program budget requests
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.7 | 1.7 -4.1 |
To a great extent | 9.1 | 7.0 -11.5 |
To a moderate extent | 10.7 | 8.1 -13.7 |
To a small extent | 6.8 | 5.0 -8.9 |
To no extent | 3.7 | 2.5 -5.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.5 | 2.4 -4.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.5 | 59.8-67.3 |
23j. Informing the public about how programs are performing
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.7 | 1.5 -4.3 |
To a great extent | 4.0 | 3.2 -4.9 |
To a moderate extent | 6.9 | 5.2 -9.1 |
To a small extent | 6.8 | 5.0 -8.9 |
To no extent | 6.2 | 4.4 -8.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 9.3 | 6.9 -12.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 64.1 | 60.4-67.8 |
23k. Streamlining programs to reduce duplicative activities
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.6 | 1.6 -4.0 |
To a great extent | 10.0 | 7.6 -12.7 |
To a moderate extent | 9.9 | 7.6 -12.6 |
To a small extent | 6.3 | 4.7 -8.2 |
To no extent | 5.2 | 3.6 -7.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 2.6 | 1.7 -4.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.5 | 59.8-67.2 |
24. Based on your experience with the program(s)/operation(s)/project(s) you were involved with over the past 5 years
that were evaluated, to what extent, if at all, have the following factors hindered the agency's use of the program
evaluation(s)? (Select one answer in each row.)
24a. Concerns about the credibility (validity or reliability) of study results
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 1.6 | 0.9 -2.7 |
To a great extent | 3.1 | 1.8 -4.9 |
To a moderate extent | 9.2 | 7.0 -11.9 |
To a small extent | 10.2 | 7.8 -12.6 |
To no extent | 7.7 | 6.0 -9.3 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.7 | 3.1 -6.8 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.5 | 59.7-67.2 |
24b. Difficulty obtaining study results in time to be useful
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 1.7 | 0.8 -3.2 |
To a great extent | 3.0 | 1.7 -4.8 |
To a moderate extent | 7.3 | 5.5 -9.6 |
To a small extent | 10.8 | 8.3 -13.3 |
To no extent | 10.2 | 8.0 -12.4 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.3 | 2.1 -4.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.6 | 59.9-67.3 |
24c. Difficulty resolving differences of opinion among internal or external stakeholders
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 3.7 | 2.2 -5.9 |
To a great extent | 4.7 | 3.1 -6.8 |
To a moderate extent | 9.7 | 7.5 -12.3 |
To a small extent | 9.3 | 7.2 -11.7 |
To no extent | 3.9 | 3.2 -4.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.1 | 3.5 -7.3 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.6 | 59.9-67.3 |
24d. Concerns that the evaluation did not address issues that are important to decision-makers
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.1 | 1.1 -3.5 |
To a great extent | 4.3 | 2.8 -6.3 |
To a moderate extent | 7.6 | 5.8 -9.8 |
To a small extent | 11.6 | 8.9 -14.3 |
To no extent | 6.3 | 4.8 -8.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.5 | 3.0 -6.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.6 | 59.9-67.4 |
24e. Difficulty distinguishing between the results produced by the program and the results caused by other factors
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.0 | 1.1 -3.5 |
To a great extent | 4.8 | 3.2 -7.0 |
To a moderate extent | 7.8 | 5.9 -10.0 |
To a small extent | 10.6 | 8.2 -13.1 |
To no extent | 5.9 | 4.5 -7.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 5.2 | 3.4 -7.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.7 | 60.0-67.4 |
24f. Lack of staff who are knowledgeable about interpreting or analyzing program evaluation results
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 1.8 | 1.0 -3.0 |
To a great extent | 4.6 | 2.9 -6.8 |
To a moderate extent | 7.0 | 5.2 -9.3 |
To a small extent | 9.8 | 7.6 -12.0 |
To no extent | 8.5 | 6.6 -10.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.6 | 3.0 -6.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.7 | 59.9-67.4 |
24g. Difficulty determining how to use evaluation findings to improve the program
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 0.7 | 0.4 -1.2 |
To a great extent | 3.8 | 2.3 -5.8 |
To a moderate extent | 9.2 | 7.1 -11.7 |
To a small extent | 12.1 | 9.5 -14.6 |
To no extent | 7.9 | 6.0 -10.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.0 | 1.9 -4.7 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.3 | 59.6-67.0 |
24h. Difficulty generalizing the results to other persons or locations
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 1.5 | 0.6 -3.0 |
To a great extent | 3.4 | 2.1 -5.2 |
To a moderate extent | 7.8 | 5.8 -10.3 |
To a small extent | 12.1 | 9.5 -14.7 |
To no extent | 7.2 | 5.6 -9.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.3 | 2.9 -6.1 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.6 | 59.9-67.3 |
24i. Difficulty accepting evaluation findings that do not conform to expectations
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 1.5 | 0.7 -3.0 |
To a great extent | 3.7 | 2.2 -5.6 |
To a moderate extent | 8.3 | 6.2 -10.8 |
To a small extent | 11.5 | 9.0 -14.0 |
To no extent | 8.1 | 6.3 -10.2 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 3.4 | 2.2 -5.0 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.6 | 59.8-67.3 |
24j. Lack of ongoing top executive commitment or support for using program evaluation to make program or funding decisions
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 1.9 | 1.1 -3.0 |
To a great extent | 3.6 | 2.2 -5.6 |
To a moderate extent | 6.8 | 5.1 -9.0 |
To a small extent | 8.9 | 6.8 -11.4 |
To no extent | 11.3 | 8.9 -13.7 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.1 | 2.7 -5.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.4 | 59.7-67.1 |
24k. Lack of ongoing Congressional commitment or support for using program evaluation to make program or funding decisions
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 2.3 | 1.4 -3.7 |
To a great extent | 4.2 | 2.8 -6.0 |
To a moderate extent | 4.8 | 3.5 -6.5 |
To a small extent | 4.8 | 3.4 -6.6 |
To no extent | 6.2 | 4.3 -8.5 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 14.1 | 11.3-16.9 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.5 | 59.8-67.2 |
24l. Lack of resources to implement the evaluation findings
Question Choices |
Governmentwide Estimated Percentage |
95 Percent Confidence Interval |
---|---|---|
To a very great extent | 4.5 | 3.1 -6.3 |
To a great extent | 7.6 | 5.6 -10.1 |
To a moderate extent | 7.3 | 5.6 -9.3 |
To a small extent | 8.4 | 6.3 -11.0 |
To no extent | 4.5 | 3.2 -6.1 |
No basis to judge/Not applicable | 4.3 | 2.7 -6.4 |
Missing or Nonresponse | 63.4 | 59.6-67.1 |
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