Introduction
The purpose of this Addendum to USAID’s FY 2006 Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) is to provide updated information for a comprehensive understanding of USAID performance in meeting its strategic goals during FY 2006. The Addendum, organized around the Five-Tiered methodology (program component, operating unit strategic objective, performance goals, strategic goals, and strategic objectives) presented in the original PAR, enables the reader to track updated and supplemental information against targets and other data presented earlier.
The USAID FY 2006 PAR was submitted on the required date of November 15, 2006, and contained the annual program performance information required by the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). The PAR included only partial data from the FY 2006 reporting year, as complete data from USAID’s numerous field-based operating units cannot be collected in time to meet the November report submission deadline. This PAR Addendum reflects additional data provided by USAID operating units to capture the entire FY 2006, and thus provides complete performance information for the fiscal year, including the “Final FY 2006 Validated Results.”
USAID collects performance data against all Agency-wide and country-specific performance indicators. USAID bilateral and regional missions and USAID Washington operating units with program implementation responsibilities provide this information. The data is then analyzed and aggregated in Washington. In addition to performance data, operating units also provide descriptive information about progress being made, as well as comments on the data collection methodology and reliability.
USAID continues to strengthen and streamline its system for reporting on progress toward its strategic goals. Improvements include:
- Implementation of common indicators, which will increase USAID’s ability to aggregate performance data across 80 operating units throughout the world;
- Continued coordination with the Department of State to develop joint indicators, performance plans, and a strategic framework;
- Continued refinement of its process for collecting timely and accurate performance information, such as collecting performance data on a semi-annual basis. This permits operating units to project data for the full current year based on actual data halfway through the current year.
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