Best Practices Methodology

Studies use the processes, practices, and systems from best practice reviews to provide a framework for assessing similar programs, operations, or functions.

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Best Practices (Methodologies for Conducting)

Human Capital

Information Technology

  • A Framework for Assessing and Improving Enterprise Architecture Management (Version 1.1). (GAO-03-584G, Abstract, April 2003
  • Information Technology Investment Management: A Framework for Assessing and Improving Process Maturity (GAO-04-394G, Abstract, March 2004)
  • Year 2000 Computing Crisis: A Testing Guide (GAO/AIMD-10.1.21, Abstract, November 1998)
  • Year 2000 Computing Crisis: Business Continuity and Contingency Planning (GAO/AIMD-10.1.19, Abstract, August 1998)
  • Year 2000 Computing Crisis: An Assessment Guide (GAO/AIMD-10.1.14, Abstract, September 1997)
  • The System Assessment Framework, Version 1.1: A Guide for Reviewing Information Management and Technology Issues in the Federal Government (GAO/AIMD-10.1.12, Abstract, May 1997)

Performance Management

  • Determining Performance and Accountability Challenges and High Risks (GAO-01-159SP, Abstract, November 2000)
  • Program Evaluation: Studies Helped Agencies Measure or Explain Program Performance (GGD-00-204, Abstract, September 29, 2000)
  • The Results Act: An Evaluator's Guide to Assessing Agency Annual Performance Plans (GAO/GGD-10.1.20, Abstract, April 1, 1998)
  • Executive Guide: Measuring Performance and Demonstrating Results of Information Technology Investments (GAO/AIMD-98-89, Abstract, March 1998)
  • Agencies' Annual Performance Plans Under the Results Act: An Assessment Guide to Facilitate Congressional Decision-making (GAO/GGD/AIMD-10.1.18, Abstract, February 1998)
  • Agencies' Strategic Plans Under GPRA: Key Question to Facilitate Congressional Review (GAO/GGD-10.1.16, Abstract, May 1, 1997)

Reengineering

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