Department of the Interior
Departmental Manual
Effective Date: 11/4/99
Series: Organization
Part 112: Policy, Management and Budget
Chapter 9: Office of Planning and Performance Management
Originating Office: Office of Planning and Performance Management
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9.1 Office of Planning and Performance Management. The Office of Planning and Performance Management provides leadership, guidance, and consulting services for the Department of the Interior on strategic planning, performance management, reengineering and organizational streamlining to improve programs, operate more efficiently, and provide better service to the Department's customers. The Office also develops Departmental directives policy and manages the Department's directives management program. The Office is headed by a Director who reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary - Budget and Finance.
9.2 Functions.
A. Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Provides leadership and consulting services, including technical guidance and assistance, to the Office of the Secretary and the bureaus and offices of the Department in developing the Department's strategic plans, annual performance plans, and annual performance reports. The Office is also responsible for ensuring that the Department's GPRA documents comply with GPRA statutory requirements (Public Law 103 - 62) and OMB Circular A-11, Part 2 guidance.
B. National Performance Review. Serves as the Department's liaison to the Vice President's National Partnership for Reinventing Government (NPR) office.
C. Organization Management. Develops and defines policy and responsibilities that govern the management of organizational structures throughout the Department. Advises bureaus and Departmental managers on reengineering efforts, organizational issues and streamlining, and efficient work methods and procedures to improve the effectiveness of program operations and enhance customer service. The Office also provides coordination and leadership for special projects related to organizational improvement.
D. Directives Management. Develops and manages a system of Secretarial Directives including the Departmental Manual, Secretary's Orders, handbooks and other written internal directives. Reviews and coordinates Departmental comments on proposed Presidential documents (i.e., Executive orders, Proclamations, and Presidential memoranda). Provides guidance and ensures that bureaus and offices prepare Departmental directives consistent with policy requirements. Coordinates Office of the Secretary reviews of Directives. Maintains the official and historical records of the Department's Directives.
9.3 Organization. The Director carries out the functions of the office assisted by staff members assigned to specific activities under the functional areas identified in 9.2 above.
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