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According to ADS 200.6, “Definitions,” performance management is the systematic process of monitoring the achievements of program operations; collecting and analyzing performance information to track progress toward planned results; using performance information and evaluations to influence decision making and resource allocation; and communicating results achieved or not attained. ADS also states that a performance management plan is a tool to plan and manage the process of assessing and reporting progress.

Although ADS 203.3.3 notes that there is no prescribed format for the performance management plan, it should include a set of performance indicators; provide baseline values and targeted values; disaggregate performance indicators by sex whenever possible; specify data sources; data collection methods; a schedule for data collection; and describe known data limitations, data quality assessment procedures, estimates of the cost of collecting, analyzing, and reporting performance data, and possible evaluation tasks.

General Recommendations

• Require the contractor to update the performance management plan so that it contains realistic targets and aligns with planned projects to clearly measure progress against expected results and (2) approve the updated performance management plan in writing.

SOURCE: AUDIT REPORT NO. E-267-11-002-P MAY 16, 2011

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