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Format Guide for Reading Performance Goal Section
This format establishes a logical framework for linking together Coast
Guard activities, strategies, budget funding levels, performance outcomes,
Goal X1:
Performance Goal - desired outcome.
FY99 Target: Measurable goal target for fiscal year. Target level and
statistical baseline are indicated on the graph as a bold line. An arrow
beside the graph indicates desired outcome is above the line.
Measure: Data/calculation used to quantify performance.
Measurement Issues: This is a discussion of a measure's validity as an
appropriate gauge of performance. Data sources, accuracy, verification,
and trends are included. Future improvements are also identified.
Selected Program Standards/Customer Service Standards: These are notional
standards that define the level of service the Coast Guard must provide in
order to achieve performance targets. For example, the target of saving
90% of mariners in distress is supported by a 2 hour response standard for
search and rescue missions. This in turn, drives the tempo of operations
for executing search and rescue missions, and dictates the level of
resources for achieving that performance target. Some program standards
are still being developed.
Causal Factors to be Addressed: These are the root causes of the problem
or situation that the Coast Guard is attempting to impact. Causal factors
must be analyzed and understood in order to develop effective strategies
for achieving goals.
Strategies to Achieve Target: These are initiatives, policies, or
projects that the Coast Guard plans to undertake to improve the current
problem or situation.
New Resources that will Support Strategies: These are resources needed to
improve performance, increase efficiency, or maintain current service
levels. Some items are part of multi-year efforts, and will not fully
contribute to performance in this FY. "Goal Contribution" indicates
whether a resource's primary use is directed toward the performance goal,
or if it is a secondary mission of that resource. Acct
Item
Goal
Contribution: OE Cutter Follow-on Secondary
Acct
Item
Goal Contribution:
OE
Cutter Follow-on
Secondary
External Factors: These are factors beyond the Coast Guard's span of
control that may mitigate the success in achieving a goal. While external
factors are difficult to influence or predict, they are still included in
the development of effective strategies.
Other Related Government Programs: These are other programs that are
similar or complementary in focus to Coast Guard programs.
Evaluation Plan: Evaluation for the purpose of refining strategies and
resource allocations, and thus improving effectiveness and efficiency, is
the culmination of all the information contained in this performance plan.
Several different types and levels of evaluation may be employed,
including formal program evaluations or quick analyses of performance goal
data.
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