Department of the
Interior
Departmental Manual
Effective Date: 10/7/05
Series: Organization
Part 112:
Policy, Management and Budget
Chapter 9:
Office of Planning and Performance Management
Originating Office:
Office of Planning and Performance Management
112 DM 9
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, and organizational and process
streamlining. These efforts are directed
toward improving programs, and increasing operational effectiveness and
efficiency in helping to provide better service to the Department=s
customers. It serves as a bridge between
budgeting and financial management by using performance information to support
budget requests, and performance results for financial accountability. The Office also assists bureaus and offices
in developing policy directives and manages the Departmental directives
program. The Office is headed by a
Director who reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary - Performance,
Accountability, and Human Resources.
9.2 Functions. The Office provides a variety of management
services for Departmental leadership to foster and encourage organizational
effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability throughout Interior. The Office is responsible for the
following:
A. Strategic Planning. 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 planning and performance reporting
documents comply with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
statutory requirements (Public Law 103 - 62) and corresponding sections in OMB
Circular A-11.
B. Customer Service. Provides leadership and coordination for
Departmental efforts to improve service and responsiveness to citizens,
customers, and stakeholders. Provides
guidance and consulting services to bureaus and offices on customer service
improvement efforts.
C. Electronic Government. Provides leadership and guidance, in
coordination with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, for the
Department=s efforts to use information technology
to operate more efficiently and provide better services to the public.
D. Organizational Assessments. Provides leadership and guidance on
conducting organizational assessments to identify strengths and pinpoint
opportunities to improve processes, practices and programs.
E. 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 and the
Electronic Library of Interior Policies (ELIPS).
F. Organization Management. Develops and defines policy and
responsibilities that govern the management of organizational structures
throughout the Department. Advises
bureaus and Departmental managers on organizational issues, streamlining, and
efficient work methods and procedures to improve the effectiveness of program
operations and customer service.
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.
10/7/05 #3683
Replaces 1/5/01 #3351