Enacted in 2010, the government performance and results act gpra modernization act provides the foundation by which federal agencies are held accountable for establishing management processes and setting performance goals and objectives that deliver results for the american taxpayer. The commission has approved a draft strategic plan and is now seeking comments from the public so that the agency may. Gprama could, if effectively implemented, help address these challenges. Some of gpramas provisions require agencies to produce plans and reports for a variety of audiences that focus on goal.
The government performance and results act gpra modernization act of 2010 gprama became law on january 4, 2011. Congress enhanced gpra with the gpra modernization act. This vote was four days after the house failed to pass the bill under suspension of the rules by a vote of 2121 twothirds required for approval. Government performance and results act modernization act of 2010 gpra ma the law that requires agencies to set strategic goals, measure performance, and report on the degree to which goals are met. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed by congress. At its top level, it divides the world of legislation into fifty topicallyorganized titles, and each title is further subdivided into any number of logical subtopics. A19m0005 the departments implementation of the government. Some of gpramas provisions require agencies to produce plans and reports for a variety of audiences that focus on goalsetting and performance measurement. Mar 04, 2011 gao gpra modernization act overview 1. Its intent was to create an enhanced governmentwide planning and reporting framework aimed at taking a more crosscutting and integrated approach to focusing on results and improving government performance. Examining constraints to, and providing tools for, crossagency collaboration. Mar 16, 2011 in addition, there are significant performance and management challenges that the federal government needs to confront. The government performance and results modernization act of 2010 updated some aspects of the government performance and results act gpra of 1993. Additional opportunities to reduce fragmentation, overlap, and duplication and achieve other financial benefits.
Gpra 2010 retains and amplifies aspects of gpra 1993 while addressing some of its weaknesses. Annual process under gprama congressional research service 1 n january 4, 2011, the gpra modernization act of 2010 gprama became law. Changes to the government performance and results act. The new law requires federal agencies to set clear performance goals that they can accurately measure and publicly report in. The acronym gpra in the act s short title refers to the government performance and results act of 1993 gpra 1993, a law that gprama substantially modified. Government performance and results act modernization act of. In addition to the strategic plan, agencies submit an annual performance report to the office of management and budget with established fiscal year performance goals, objectives on how to achieve these goals, and an explanation of how performance is measured and verified. The gpra modernization act of 2010 took the existing requirements of the 1993 act and. Csats gpra frequently asked questions faqs pdf 98 kb provides key information for using the gpra modernization act tools. Building a governmem that works smarter, beller, and more efficiently for the american people is a cornerstone of.
Gpra modernization act of 2010 explained ibm center for the. The fed government performance and results act gpra. Gpra measurement tools samhsa substance abuse and mental. Changes to the government performance and results act gpra. The gpra modernization act of 2010 gprama requires agencies to describe their major management challenges and identify associated performance information in their agency performance plans app. Govloop has provided its readers a pdf summary of gpra 2010, available here. This is, in part, because the office of management and budgets omb. The gpra modernization act modernizes the federal governments performance management framework, retaining and amplifying some aspects of the government performance and results act of 1993 gpra 1993 while also addressing some of its weaknesses. Government performance and results modernization act of 2010. Government performance and results act gpra related.
Gpra modernization act of 2010 indian health service. Examining constraints to, and providing tools for, crossagency collaboration jane e. Changes to the government performance and results act gpra congressional research service summary on january 4, 2011, the gpra modernization act of 2010 gprama became law. President signs government performance and results modernization act of 2010 into law january 4, 2011 gpra modernization act. Gao gpra modernization act overview linkedin slideshare. Government performance and results gpra modernization. Examining constraints to, and providing tools for, crossagency collaboration technical report pdf available december 20 with 176 reads how we measure.
Agency uses gpra data to develop internal improvement plans, target technical assistance, and identify successful. Background in accordance with the government performance and results gpra modernization act of 2010, agencies are required to submit their strategic plans to congress the year following the start of a presidential term. Working toward the spirit of the government performance. Gpra 2010 does not replace the government performance results act of 1993. Omb testimony on gpra modernization act 7 pages, 125 kb memorandum. Eda collects and reports on performance measures in compliance with government performance and results act of 1993 that, as amended by the gpra modernization act of 2010, establishes requirements for all agencies to collect, analyze and report on their performance edas performance goals and specific performance metrics are tied to the u. The gpra modernization act 2010 aligns strategic planning with the beginning of each new term of an administration, requiring every federal agency to produce a new strategic plan by the first. The gpra modernization act requires agencies to set longterm goals and objectives as well as specific, nearterm performance goals. The government performance and results act modernization act gprama of 2010 required the office of personnel management opm to identify the competencies needed to perform the following three functions. On january 4, 2011, the gpra modernization act of 2010 gprama became law. Government performance and results act gpra 6 and the gpra modernization act of 2010,7 have established requirements for multiple executive branch agencies to create and submit agencywide strategic and performance plans on a recurring basis. The new law requires federal agencies to set clear performance goals that they can accurately measure and publicly report in a more transparent way. Delivering on the accountable government initiative and implementing the gpra modernization act of 2010 04142011 4 pages, 835 kb senate committee on governmental affairs gpra report.
The acronym gpra in the acts short title refers to the government performance and results act of 1993 gpra 1993, a law that gprama substantially modified. Eda performance measurement and program evaluation u. The government performance and results modernization act of 2010 data collection tools vary according to the center for substance abuse treatment csat program area. Comparison of gpra and gpra modernization act 15 pages, 206 kb. Gpra and other national reporting clinical reporting system. Working toward the spirit of the government performance and. The government performance and results act gpra of 1993 public law 10362. This update effort started several years ago through the efforts of congressman henry cuellar dtx then evolved more. Federal agencies are required to set longterm goals and objectives as well as specific nearterm performance goals.
Gpra modernization act provides opportunities to help. Government performance and results modernization act of 2010 president signs government performance and results modernization act of 2010 into law january 4, 2011 gpra modernization act comparison of gpra and gpra modernization act 15 pages, 206 kb. Gpra 2010, also referred to as gprma or the modernization act, provides guidance for agencies to implement highly resultsoriented performance management systems, detailing over 150 changes to the 1993 law. In addition, there are significant performance and management challenges that the federal government needs to confront. Gpra 2010 modernizes the federal governments performance management framework. In the aftermath of the update of gpra in 2010 with the gpra modernization act, the authors offer the first systematic scholarly assessment of the new legislation. The gpra modernization act updated several aspects of the gpra. Fountain1 americas interagency toolkit is a hodgepodge of jerry. Examining constraints to, and providing tools for, crossagency collaboration examines perceived and real constraints to crossagency collaboration under the government performance and results act gpra modernization act and highlights tools available to help agencies collaborate. The government performance and results act of 1993 gpra pub. The gpra modernization act public law 1152 performance community of practice benjamin licht, senior analyst strategic issues march 2, 2011 page. The government performance and results act gpra of 1993 pdf author.
Performance management and performance measurement. May 01, 2020 gpra modernization act of 2010 amends the government performance and results act of 1993 to require each executive agency to make its strategic plan available on its public website on the first monday in february of any year following that in which the term of the president commences and to notify the president and congress. Congress enacted gpra to improve stewardship within the federal government, and to link resources and management decisions with program performance. Established by the gpra modernization act of 2010 established by agency leadership to drive progress on nearterm, implementationfocused priorities will not reflect every priority, but will complement the broader set of goals included in the agency strategic plan first set in 2009, and have demonstrated notable results. Results act gpra of 1993 was to improve the confidence of the american people in the capability of the federal government by holding agencies accountable for achieving program results. Gpra modernization act of 2010 amends the government performance and results act of 1993 to require each executive agency to make its strategic plan available on its public website on the first monday in february of any year following that in which the term of the president commences and to notify the president and congress.
Gpra 2010, also referred to as gprma or the modernization act. The gpra modernization act of 2010 gprama public law 1152 provides enhanced. The government performance and results act gpra of 1993 provided a well. Obama just signed legislation updating the 18yearold government performance and results act gpra. Gpra modernization act of 2010 explained ibm center for. The government performance and results act modernization act of 2010 gpra modernization act was signed into law in january 2011. The gpra modernization act of 2010 gprama public law 1152 provides enhanced performance planning, management, and reporting tools that can help inform congressional and executive branch decision making to address significant challenges facing our nation. This update effort started several years ago through the efforts of congressman henry cuellar dtx then evolved more recently with support from senators tom. Csat gpra samhsa substance abuse and mental health. Government performance and results act modernization act. The government performance and results act gpra of 1993 requires federal agencies to prepare a strategic plan covering a multiyear period and requires each agency to submit an annual performance plan and an annual performance report. The government performance and results act gpra of.