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A. Mission:
The Center for Program Planning and Results provides central DOL
planning, direction and coordination of the Department's strategic and
performance planning and reporting programs and activities related to
implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993. The
Center provides the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary through the Assistant
Secretary for Administration and Management and other senior level officials
with guidance and recommendations on the development of outcome-based goals and
measures and assessment of the achievements of strategic and annual performance
goals to accomplish the Department's mission. The Center maintains a continuing
review and analysis of major programs of the Department, including
comprehensive information on program accomplishments, identification of
performance problems, together with proposed solutions in meeting Departmental
strategic goals and objectives.
B. Functions:
The Center is divided into two Offices:
- The Office of Program Planning is responsible for providing
leadership in the preparation of the Department's Strategic and performance
plans and for guiding the planning process; and,
- The Office of Performance Monitoring is responsible for monitoring
program results, assisting program managers in identifying the causes of
performance problems, managing a Department-wide program evaluation initiative,
and preparing the Annual Performance Report.
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