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Message from the 

Administrator 

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public 

health agency responsible for ensuring that the Nation’s commercial 

supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products, whether domestic 

or imported, is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. 

By law, FSIS is required to examine and inspect all livestock and 

poultry slaughtered and processed, as well as processed egg 

products, for use in commerce for human food. 

Our Strategic Plan and our Annual Performance Plan (APP) focus on 

FSIS’ public health mission and our ability to adapt to evolving and 

emerging food safety risks. This is the last APP under our current 

Strategic Plan, and it holds the agency accountable by being directly 

linked to, and reporting on, accomplishments and deficiencies. 

The APP tracks our performance in protecting public health. As an 

operational guide, the APP aligns agency goals, measures, and targets 

to specific activities and actions designed to achieve expected results 

by year end. Alfred V. Almanza was appointed as 

the Administrator of the U.S. DepartThis year, we are proud to be able to say that the United States ment of Agriculture’s Food Safety and 

Government Accountability Office (GAO) has highlighted FSIS as Inspection Service on May 6, 2010 and 

appointed Deputy Under Secretary on an agency that “manages for results” in its July 2015 report to the September 15, 2014. In this position, Congressional Committees. As we strive to continue building upon he leads FSIS and its employees in past success to make our food safety system better, a common theme their mission of protecting public health throughout our FY 2016 APP is the continued focus on modernizing through food safety and food defense.

approaches against foodborne illness. We identify several high-priority 

initiatives throughout the APP, including a proposed new standard to reduce Salmonella and Campylobacter 

in ground chicken and turkey products. This new standard is expected to help prevent more than 50,000 

illnesses annually and will demonstrate how we focus on proactive, prevention-based; science-based; and 

data-driven food safety policies. This proposed standard is part of completing our overall Salmonella Action 

Plan to reduce Salmonella-related illnesses through actions taken to lower Salmonella contamination rates on 

meat and poultry products. 

Our APP plays a critical role in ensuring accountability, focus, and in realizing our strategic goals—ensuring 

greater effectiveness and operational efficiency in a manner that protects public health. Our workforce 

remains committed to accomplishing the work necessary to reach the goals set in our current Strategic 

Plan, with an aggressive FY 2016 APP; both ensure we stay focused on reducing foodborne-related 

illnesses across the United States. 

Alfred Almanza 

Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service 

Deputy Under Secretary, Food Safety 
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Contents 

Part I: Key Program Area Results to be Achieved by the End of FY 2016 

Presented by FSIS FY 2011-16 Strategic Plan Goal 

Goal 1: Ensure that Food Safety Inspection Aligns with Existing and Emerging Risks 

Goal 2: Maximize Domestic and International Compliance with Food Safety Policies 

Goal 3: Enhance Public Education and Outreach to Improve Food-Handling Practices 

Goal 4: Strengthen Collaboration among Internal and External Stakeholders to Prevent 

Foodborne Illness 

Goal 5: Effectively Use Science to Understand Foodborne Illness and Emerging Trends 

Goal 6: Implement Effective Policies to Respond to Existing and Emerging Risks 

Goal 7: Empower Employees with the Training, Resources, and Tools to Enable Success 

in Protecting Public Health 

Goal 8: Based on the Defined Agency Business Needs, Develop, Maintain, and Use Innovative 

 Methodologies, Processes, and Tools, including Public Health Information System, to 

 Protect Public Health Efficiently and Effectively to Support Defined Public Health Needs 

and Goals 

Part II: Key Program FY 2016 Actions and Results Aligned with Strategic Plan Goals, 

Outcomes, and Measures 

Presented by Individual Program Area

 • Civil Rights Staff (CRS) 

• Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) 

• Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) 

• Office of Data Integration and Food Protection (ODIFP) 

• Office of Field Operations (OFO) 

• Office of International Coordination (OIC) 

• Office of Investigation, Enforcement, and Audit (OIEA) 

• Office of Management (OM)

 • Office of Outreach, Employee Education, and Training (OOEET) 

• Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education (OPACE) 

• Office of Public Health Science (OPHS) 

• Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD) 

• U.S. Codex Office (CODEX) 
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Goal 1: 

Ensure that Food Safety Inspection 

Aligns with Existing and Emerging Risks 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging food safety hazards through the most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E.coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Intended “Key” Results 

Support the analysis needs of the agency through policy 

evaluation, advanced analytics, and continued collaboration 

with the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration 

(IFSAC) to advance foodborne illness attribution methods 

and data. (ODIFP Result 1) 

Manage the development and implementation of key 

components to the Public Health Information System (PHIS). 

(OFO Result 1) 

Implement finalized inspection system regulations for 

modernization in FY 2016 to ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging risks, and is in compliance 

with food safety policies. (OFO Result 2) 

Work to improve the understanding of known hazards and risks 

associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from farm to 

table, to inform the development of agency policies with a goal 

of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer exposure to 

known foodborne hazards associated with meat, poultry, and 

processed egg products. (OPHS Result 1) 

Develop and lead implementation of new policy and industry 

guidance to address food hazards of public health concern. 

(OPPD Result 1) 

In collaboration with other offices, including ODIFP, OPHS, 

and others, assess effectiveness of significant regulations or 

instructions to field and make necessary changes to regulations 

or instructions to field. (OPPD Result 2) 
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Contribute to achieving the corporate target of a maximum 

of 373,955 illnesses attributed to Salmonella, Listeria 

monocytogenes, and E. coli O157:H7 through the agency’s 

surveillance, investigative, and enforcement activities with 

respect to meat, poultry, and processed egg products 

distributed, transported, stored, and, otherwise, handled in 

commerce. (OIEA Result 2) 

Deploy approved PHIS enhancements for the domestic, 

import, and export functionalities. (OCIO Result 1) 

Identify, prioritize, and implement at least three opportunities 

for streamlining and modifying FSIS business processes to 

achieve greater efficiency and efficacy and to promote reuse 

of existing resources and systems to the greatest possible 

extent. (OCIO Result 3) 

In collaboration with other offices, assess whether countries 

that currently export product to the United States, or are 

interested in gaining equivalence, maintain equivalence to 

FSIS’ inspection system. (OPPD Result 3) 

Utilize public health regulations to focus in-plant inspection 

and Food Safety Assessments on highest health risks. Take a 

risk-based approach for reducing contamination and 

preventing foodborne illness. Ensure that relatively greater 

risks to food safety will receive proportionately greater levels 

of FSIS attention and resources. (OFO Result 3) 

Performance Measure 1.2.1 No results.

% of domestic establishments that 

meet the “for cause” Food Safety 

Assessments and monthly Hazard 

Analysis Verification decision criteria 

more than once per year. 

No Correlating Measure 

Outcome 1.2 

Resources are targeted to existing and emerging risks. 

Target importing countries requiring more immediate 

inspection or reinspection attention due to repetitive 

port-of-entry (POE) violations. (OFO Result 4) 

In collaboration with other offices, assess whether countries 

that currently export product to the United States, or are 

interested in gaining equivalence, maintain equivalence 

to FSIS’ inspection system. (OPPD Result 3) 

Performance Measure 1.2.2 

% of importing countries requiring 

more immediate inspection or 

reinspection attention more than 

twice within the previous year. 
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Outcome 1.3 

Surveillance, investigation, and enforcement are effectively 

implemented across the Farm-to-Table Continuum. 

Performance Measure 1.3.1 

% of priority in-commerce 

facilities (e.g., warehouses, 

distributors, and transporters) 

covered by surveillance 

activities. 

Focus 70% of surveillance resources based on public health 

risk and public health impact to achieve agency public health 

priorities. This will help ensure that the highest risk facilities 

operate in a manner that maintains the safety of the products 

received and protects those products from intentional 

contamination. (OIEA Result 3) 

Performance Measure 1.3.2 

% of follow-up surveillances 

resulting in compliance. 

Follow-up surveillances will produce compliance with all food 

safety requirements such that 83% of food safety violations 

documented during initial surveillances are corrected before 

follow-up surveillance. (OIEA Result 4) 
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Goal 2: 

Maximize Domestic and International 

Compliance with Food Safety Policies 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic and foreign-produced products meet food safety performance standards. 

No Correlating Measure Meet with FSIS offices to obtain necessary information 

to convey to foreign governments to ensure compliance. 

(OIC Result 1) 

Promote the adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission 

of voluntary international standards, codes of hygienic 

practice, and other guidelines that align with U.S. food safety 

goals, public health regulations, and international trade goals. 

(CODEX Result 1) 

Successfully serve as secretariat for two U.S. hosted Codex 

committees: (1) the Committee on Processed Fruits and 

Vegetables, and (2) the Committee on Food Hygiene, and on 

associated technical working groups. (CODEX Result 2) 

FSIS, in conjunction with foreign governments and the 27 

State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs, will perform 

on-going foreign equivalence verification audits, and State 

Intrastate Meat and Poultry Programs “at least equal to” 

standard reviews, to ensure adherence to FSIS policies and 

programs, and take appropriate action if there is evidence 

that a country or State is failing to maintain equivalence or 

“at least equal to” standard. (OIEA Result 1) 

No Correlating Measure 

No Correlating Measure 

No Correlating Measure 

Intended “Key” Results 

Performance Measure 2.1.1 

% of broiler plants passing the 

carcass Salmonella verification 

testing. (Corporate Measure) 

Support the analysis needs of the agency through policy 

evaluation, advanced analytics, and continued collaboration 

with the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration 

(IFSAC) to advance foodborne illness attribution methods 

and data. (ODIFP Result 1) 

Develop and lead implementation of new policy and industry 

guidance to address food hazards of public health concern. 

(OPPD Result 1) 

In collaboration with other offices, including ODIFP, OPHS, 

and others, assess effectiveness of significant regulations 

or instructions to field, and make necessary changes to 

regulations or instructions to field. (OPPD Result 2) 
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Outcome 2.2 

Humane handling and slaughter practices are a central focus of establishment employees as evidenced by 

the awareness of proper procedures and the implementation of a systematic approach to humane handling. 

Performance Measure 2.2.1 Ensure industry is implementing a systematic approach to 

% of slaughter plants identified humane handling. (OFO Result 5) 

during District Veterinary Medical 

Specialist (DVMS) humane 

handling verification visits as 

having an effective systematic 

approach to humane handling 

(all 4 elements of a systematic 

approach implemented). 

(Corporate Measure) 

Outcome 2.3 

Food protection and handling systems ensure protection against intentional contamination. 

Performance Measure 2.3.1 

% of all official establishments 

with a functional Food Defense 

Plan. (Corporate Measure) 

Performance Measure 2.3.2 

% of food defense practices 

implemented at in-commerce 

facilities. 

Performance Measure 2.3.3 

Outreach to eligible countries to 

encourage implementation of a 

system that protects product 

from intentional contamination. 

Work to increase to 90% voluntary adoption of functional food 

defense plans by official establishments and implement new 

food defense projects and activities by September 30, 2016. 

(ODIFP Result 3) 

Identify, prioritize, and implement at least three opportunities 

for streamlining and modifying FSIS business processes to 

achieve greater efficiency and efficacy and to promote reuse 

of existing resources and systems to the greatest extent. 

(OCIO Result 3) 

Meet with FSIS offices to obtain necessary information to 

convey to foreign governments to ensure compliance. 

(OIC Result 1) 

Manage and coordinate all agency international activities 

related to the public health and food safety mission. 

(OIC Result 2) 

In collaboration with other offices, assess whether countries 

that currently export product to the United States or are 

interested in gaining equivalence maintain equivalence 

to FSIS’ inspection system. (OPPD Result 3) 

Work to increase to 90% voluntary adoption of functional food 

defense plans by official establishments and implement new 

food defense projects and activities by September 30, 2016. 

(ODIFP Result 3) 

Deploy approved PHIS enhancements for the domestic, 

import, and export functionalities. (OCIO Result 1) 

Deploy approved PHIS enhancements for the domestic, 

import, and export functionalities. (OCIO Result 1) 

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Goal 3: 

Intended “Key” Results 

Enhance Public Education and Outreach 

to Improve Food-Handling Practices 

Outcome 3.1 

Consumers, including vulnerable and undeserved populations, 

adopt food safety best practices. 

Performance Measure 3.1.1 

Average % of consumers who 

follow the four key food safety 

“best practices” (i.e., clean, 

separate, cook, and chill), 

and thermometer use. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Educate and promote consumer and stakeholder 

knowledge and acceptance of food safety policy 

and education messages. (OPACE Result 1) 

Performance Measure 3.2.1-b 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

messages (i.e., clean, separate, 

cook, and chill; thermometer use). 

– FSIS electronic media outreach: 

Pageviews on FSIS Website. 

Improve customer service by providing accurate and timely 

information to the public, internal and external stakeholders, 

and the regulated community to support these audiences’ 

understanding of FSIS policies and programs in an effort to 

promote transparency and enhance the agency’s credibility. 

(OPACE Result 3) 

Outcome 3.2 

Consumers have effective tools and information to keep “in-home” food safe. 

Performance Measure 3.2.1-c 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

message (i.e., clean, separate, 

cook, and chill; thermometer use). 

– FSIS electronic media outreach: 

YouTube views. 

Educate and promote consumer and stakeholder knowledge 

and acceptance of food safety policy and education 

messages. (OPACE Result 1) 
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Performance Measure 3.2.1-d 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

message (i.e., clean, separate, 

cook, and chill; thermometer use). 

– FSIS electronic media outreach: 

Twitter followers. 

Performance Measure 3.2.1-e 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

message (i.e., clean, separate, 

cook, and chill; thermometer use). 

– FSIS electronic media outreach: 

visitors to Food Discovery Zone. 

Educate and promote consumer and stakeholder 

knowledge and acceptance of food safety policy 

and education messages. (OPACE Result 1) 

Educate and promote consumer and stakeholder 

knowledge and acceptance of food safety policy 

and education messages. (OPACE Result 1) 

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Goal 4: 

Strengthen Collaboration among Internal and 

External Stakeholders to Prevent Foodborne Illness 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships with public health
 

and food safety partners to enhance the food safety system.
 

No Correlating Measure 

No Correlating Measure 

Performance Measure 4.1.1 

Research: % of time products 

from three USDA research 

agencies (i.e., Agricultural 

Research Service, Economic 

Research Service, and National 

Institute of Food and Agriculture) 

used by FSIS and shared with 

stakeholders. 

Intended “Key” Results 

Manage and coordinate all agency international activities 

related to the public health and food safety mission. 

(OIC Result 2) 

Promote the adoption by the Codex Alimentarius 

Commission of voluntary international standards, 

codes of hygienic practice, and other guidelines that 

align with U.S. food safety goals, public health 

regulations, and international trade goals. (CODEX Result 1) 

Work to improve the understanding of known hazards and 

risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from 

farm to table, to inform the development of agency policies 

with a goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to known foodborne hazards associated with meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 1) 

Work to improve the understanding of emerging hazards and 

risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from farm 

to table, to inform the development of agency policies with a 

goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to new foodborne hazards associated with meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 2) 

Examine existing science and available technology to meet 

its analytical needs for addressing emerging food safety 

hazards. Refine and develop tools (quantitative modeling 

and analysis tools, and new laboratory methods) to measure 

how FSIS policies improve the safety of meat, poultry, and 

egg products and to better analyze the impact of agency 

policy on public health. (OPHS Result 3) 

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Performance Measure 4.1.2 

Key Federal partners Food and 

Drug Administration (FDA) and 

Centers for Disease Control and 

Prevention (CDC): % of results 

from interagency collaboration 

on analytics used in FSIS policy. 

Performance Measure 4.1.3 

Small and very small plants: 

% of identified opportunities 

realized to improve information 

sharing. 

Support the analysis needs of the agency through policy 

evaluation, advanced analytics, and continued collaboration 

with the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration 

(IFSAC) to advance foodborne illness attribution methods 

and data. (ODIFP Result 1) 

Aim to reach, if not surpass, the 75% target of identified 

opportunities realized to improve information sharing to 

further enhance outreach to small and very small 

establishments. The achievement of this result will depend 

on OOEET’s capability to lead, conduct, develop, and 

produce publications, webinars, conference calls, exhibits, 

and other initiatives to reach owners and operators of small 

and very small meat and poultry establishments by 

September 30, 2016. (OOEET Result 3) 

Work to increase to 90% voluntary adoption of functional 

food defense plans by official establishments and 

implement new food defense projects and activities 

by September 30, 2016. (ODIFP Result 3) 

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Goal 5: 

Effectively Use Science to Understand 

Foodborne Illness and Emerging Trends 

Outcome 5.1 

FSIS continually improves its capacity for and use of cutting-edge science 

in policy development to better defend against public health. 

Intended “Key” Results 

Performance Measure 5.1.1 Work to improve the understanding of known hazards and 

% of annual science agenda risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from 

completed and number of farm to table, to inform the development of agency policies 

agenda items initiated.	 with a goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to known foodborne hazards associated with meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 1) 

Work to improve the understanding of emerging hazards and 

risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from farm 

to table, to inform the development of agency policies with a 

goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to new foodborne hazards associated with meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 2) 

Examine existing science and available technology to meet 

its analytical needs for addressing emerging food safety 

hazards. Refine and develop tools (quantitative modeling 

and analysis tools, and new laboratory methods) to measure 

how FSIS policies improve the safety of meat, poultry, and 

egg products and to better analyze the impact of agency 

policy on public health. (OPHS Result 3) 

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Performance Measure 5.1.2 

% of completed science agenda 

items that meet quality standards 

for information rigor, clarity, and 

defensibility of methods used. 

Successfully serve as secretariat for two U.S. hosted Codex 

committees: (1) the Committee on Processed Fruits and 

Vegetables, and (2) the Committee on Food Hygiene, and 

on associated technical working groups. (CODEX Result 2) 

Promoting international food safety standards for 

maximizing international compliance with food safety 

policies and strengthening collaboration among external 

stakeholders to prevent foodborne illness. (CODEX Result 3) 

Work to improve the understanding of known hazards and 

risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from farm 

to table, to inform the development of agency policies with a 

goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to known foodborne hazards associated with 

meat, poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 1) 

Work to improve the understanding of emerging hazards and 

risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from farm 

to table, to inform the development of agency policies with a 

goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to new foodborne hazards associated with meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 2) 

Examine existing science and available technology to meet 

its analytical needs for addressing emerging food safety 

hazards. Refine and develop tools (quantitative modeling 

and analysis tools, and new laboratory methods) to measure 

how FSIS policies improve the safety of meat, poultry, and 

egg products and to better analyze the impact of agency 

policy on public health. (OPHS Result 3) 

Develop and lead implementation of new policy and industry 

guidance to address food hazards of public health concern. 

(OPPD Result 1) 

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Outcome 5.2 

FSIS increases the application of cutting-edge science across the 

farm-to-table supply chain to improve public health. 

Performance Measure 5.2.1 

% of identified public health and 

food safety gaps addressed 

across the Farm-to-Table 

Continuum. 

Work to improve the understanding of known hazards 

and risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, 

from farm to table, to inform the development of agency 

policies with a goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing 

consumer exposure to known foodborne hazards 

associated with meat, poultry, and processed 

egg products. (OPHS Result 1) 

Work to improve the understanding of emerging hazards 

and risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from 

farm to table, to inform the development of agency policies 

with a goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to new foodborne hazards associated with meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 2) 
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Implement Effective Policies to 

Respond to Existing and Emerging Risks 

Outcome 6.1 

Public health risks are mitigated through effective 

strategies based on the best available information. 

Performance Measure 6.1.1 

% of food safety appeals granted 

(categories of appeals in which 

FSIS actions were misapplied or 

poorly supported and overturned 

by a higher level supervisor). 

In collaboration with other offices, including ODIFP, OPHS, 

and others, assess effectiveness of significant regulations or 

instructions to field, and make necessary changes to 

regulations or instructions to field. (OPPD Result 2) 

Performance Measure 6.1.2 

% of regulated industry adhering to 

key public health-related policies 

(establishments receiving zero 

public health-related 

non-compliance in a year). 

Develop and lead implementation of new policy and industry 

guidance to address food hazards of public health concern. 

(OPPD Result 1) 

Support the analysis needs of the agency through policy 

evaluation, advanced analytics, and continued collaboration 

with the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration 

(IFSAC) to advance foodborne illness attribution methods 

and data. (ODIFP Result 1) 

In collaboration with other offices, including ODIFP, OPHS, 

and others, assess effectiveness of significant regulations 

or instructions to field, and make necessary changes to 

regulations or instructions to field. (OPPD Result 2) 

Goal 6: 

Intended “Key” Results 
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Performance Measure 6.1.3 

Frequency of reviews examining 

the effectiveness of FSIS policies 

regarding significant public health 

risks. 

In collaboration with other offices, including ODIFP, OPHS, 

and others, assess effectiveness of significant regulations 

or instructions to the field, and make necessary changes to 

regulations or instructions to the field. (OPPD Result 2) 

In collaboration with other offices, assess whether countries 

that currently export product to the United States or are 

interested in gaining equivalence maintain equivalence 

to FSIS inspection system. (OPPD Result 3) 

Work to improve the understanding of known hazards and 

risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from 

farm to table, to inform the development of agency policies 

with a goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer 

exposure to known foodborne hazards associated with meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products. (OPHS Result 1) 

Support the analysis needs of the agency through policy 

evaluation, advanced analytics, and continued collaboration 

with the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration 

(IFSAC) to advance foodborne illness attribution methods 

and data. (ODIFP Result 1) 

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Goal 7: 

Intended “Key” Results 

Empower Employees with the Training, Resources, 

and Tools to Enable Success in Protecting Public Health 

Outcome 7.1 

Each employee understands how he/she impacts public health. 

Performance Measure 7.1.1 

Average score on the Annual 

Employee Viewpoint Survey 

for questions related to 

workers’ understanding of 

their impact on public health. 

Implement and support organizational efficiency and 

effectiveness through improved service delivery. 

(OM Result 1) 

Lead an agency-wide effort designed to strengthen the 

connection of all employees with the agency’s mission to 

protect public health, especially in collaboration with field 

employees. (OPACE Result 2) 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, tools, and resources to accomplish the FSIS mission. 

No Correlating Measure Ensure FSIS is prepared to respond to significant incidents. 

(ODIFP Result 2) 

Complete Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) assessment 

and create a roadmap to achieve desired state by 

September 30, 2016. (OCIO Result 2) 

In collaboration with Office of Management (OM), employ 

priority recommendations of the Information Technology (IT) 

Procurement Assessment, including development of an 

end-to-end IT procurement policy, to streamline processes, 

maximize resources, and achieve mission outcomes. 

(OCIO Result 4) 

Accomplish the Departmental Leadership Development DR 

4040-412-001 by providing 360 assessments in a 3-year 

cycle to all FSIS supervisors. OOEET will facilitate reaching 

the agency’s goal by completing 425 supervisor assessments 

during FY 2016. (OOEET Result 1) 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed 

for targeted groups. 
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Performance Measure 7.2.2 

% of all eligible FSIS employees 

with an Individual Development 

Plan (IDP) in place. 

Performance Measure 7.2.3 

% of all managers/supervisors 

who completed 3 hours of EEO 

training annually. 

Identify opportunities to evaluate and improve the efficiency 

and effectiveness of program activities, streamline processes, 

and enhance management controls to improve 

performance and results. (OCFO Result 2) 

Lead the development and finalization of the agency’s next 

Strategic Plan, which will guide FSIS activities beginning in 

FY 2017 through FY 2021. (OCFO Result 1) 

Ensure that FSIS managers and staff have the tools and 

training needed for complying with Federal and USDA 

requirements for managing and reporting employees’ time 

and attendance as well as managing the agencies financial 

and budgetary resources. (OCFO Result 3) 

In collaboration with OIEA, OCFO will lead FSIS activities 

in implementing the USDA’s new Internal Control framework, 

which will bring FSIS into compliance with new GAO 

standards for Internal Controls in the Federal Government. 

(OCFO Result 4) 

Enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and 

collaborate with FSIS leaders, Special Emphasis Program 

Managers (SEPM), and Equal Employment Opportunity 

Advisory Committees (EEOAC) in order to improve its 

relationship with these individuals/groups. (CRS Result 3) 

Strengthen the public health and technical skills of the 

workforce by revising the training content of the Public 

Health Veterinarian (PHV) course for newly hired PHVs. 

OOEET will also measure the competency of students with a 

goal of 80% meeting the competency standard after training. 

(OOEET Result 2) 

Strengthen the public health and technical skills of the 

workforce by revising the training content of the PHV course 

for newly hired PHVs. OOEET will also measure the 

competency of students with a goal of 80% meeting the 

competency standard after training. (OOEET Result 2) 

Educate the workforce on Equal Employment Opportunity 

(EEO), Civil Rights, and Diversity by providing 3 hours of 

training to 95% of supervisors and managers and 2 hours 

of training to 85% of nonsupervisory employees. Through this 

training, FSIS will proactively prevent discrimination in the 

workplace, and will provide knowledge, skills, and tools to 

assist employees and supervisors/managers in recognizing, 

addressing, and preventing actions that may be discriminatory 

or harassing. Furthermore, the training will encourage respect 

among employees, improve employee engagement, and move 

the agency closer to the status of a model EEO program. 

(CRS Result 1) 

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Performance Measure 7.2.4 

% of all non-managers/nonsupervisors who completed 2 

hours of EEO training annually. 

Ensure management and program accountability for its 

EEO and Civil Rights programs. Managers, supervisors, 

EEO officials, and human resources personnel will be held 

accountable for the effective implementation and 

management of fair and equitable employment practices. 

In addition, the agency will ensure that its federally 

conducted and assisted programs comply with Civil Rights 

laws in the delivery of their programs and services. 

Compliance with EEO and Civil Rights laws and regulations 

will be assessed to ensure FSIS’ internal and external 

customers are served in a nondiscriminatory manner. 

(CRS Result 2) 

Enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and 

collaborate with FSIS leaders, SEPMs, and EEOACs 

in order to improve FSIS’ relationship with these 

individuals/groups. (CRS Result 3) 

Educate the workforce on EEO, Civil Rights, and Diversity 

by providing 3 hours of training to 95% of supervisors and 

managers and 2 hours of training to 85% of nonsupervisory 

employees. Through this training, FSIS will proactively 

prevent discrimination in the workplace, and provide 

knowledge, skills and tools to assist employees and 

supervisors/managers in recognizing, addressing, and 

preventing actions that may be discriminatory or harassing. 

Furthermore, the training will encourage respect among 

employees, improve employee engagement, and move 

the agency closer to the status of a model EEO program. 

(CRS Result 1) 

Ensure management and program accountability for its 

EEO and Civil Rights Programs. Managers, supervisors, 

EEO officials, and human resources personnel will be held 

accountable for the effective implementation and 

management of fair and equitable employment practices. 

In addition, the agency will ensure that its federally 

conducted and assisted programs comply with Civil 

Rights laws in the delivery of their programs and services. 

Compliance with EEO and Civil Rights laws and regulations 

will be assessed to ensure FSIS’ internal and external 

customers are served in a nondiscriminatory manner. 

(CRS Result 2) 

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Outcome 7.3 

FSIS has a diverse, engaged, high-performing, and satisfied workforce. 

Performance Measure 7.3.1 

% of workplace injury/illness 

cases. 

Have a modern and healthy workforce that is well trained, 

informed, and connected in order to advance the agency’s 

mission. (OM Result 2) 

Implement and support organizational efficiency and 

effectiveness through improved service delivery. (OM Result 1) 

Accomplish mission work by effectively implementing program 

requirements with human resources business process 

reengineering and hiring reform. (OM Result 3) 

Performance Measure 7.3.2 

Annual rate of staff vacancies. 

Have a modern and healthy workforce that is well trained, 

informed, and connected in order to advance the agency’s 

mission. (OM Result 2) 

Accomplish mission work by effectively implementing program 

requirements with human resources business process 

reengineering and hiring reform. (OM Result 3) 

Enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and 

collaborate with FSIS leaders, SEPMs, and EEOACs 

in order to improve its relationship with these individuals/ 

groups. (CRS Result 3) 

Ensure management and program accountability for its EEO 

and Civil Rights programs. Managers, supervisors, EEO 

officials, and human resources personnel will be held 

accountable for the effective implementation and 

management of fair and equitable employment practices. 

In addition, the agency will ensure that its federally 

conducted and assisted programs comply with Civil Rights 

laws in the delivery of their programs and services. 

Compliance with EEO and Civil Rights laws and regulations 

will be assessed to ensure FSIS’ internal and external 

customers are served in a nondiscriminatory manner. 

(CRS Result 2) 

Accomplish mission work by effectively implementing 

program requirements with human resources business 

process reengineering and hiring reform. (OM Result 3) 

Enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and 

collaborate with FSIS leaders, SEPMs, and EEOACs 

in order to improve its relationship with these individuals/ 

groups. (CRS Result 3) 

Performance Measure 7.3.4 

Increase the workforce for 

Persons with Targeted 

Disabilities (FY 2015 Target 4%). 

Performance Measure 7.3.3 

Ranking in the Partnership for 

Public Service’s Annual Report, 

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Goal 8: 

Based on the Defined Agency Business Needs, Develop, Maintain, and 

Use Innovative Methodologies, Processes, and Tools, including the 

Public Health Information System, to Protect Public Health Efficiently 

and Effectively and to Support Defined Public Health Needs and Goals 

Outcome 8.1 

Continuously evaluate and seek to understand and employ new or innovative 

mission-supporting processes, methodologies, and technologies. 

Performance Measure 8.1.1 

% of innovative processes, 

methodologies, or technologies 

for which the agency has 

established a baseline. 

Work to improve the understanding of known hazards 

and risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, 

from farm to table, to inform the development of agency 

policies with a goal of reducing, eliminating, or preventing 

consumer exposure to known foodborne hazards 

associated with meat, poultry, and processed egg 

products. (OPHS Result 1) 

Deploy approved PHIS enhancements for the domestic, 

import, and export functionalities. (OCIO Result 1) 

Intended “Key” Results 

Performance Measure 8.1.2 

% of innovative processes, 

methodologies, or technologies 

that, once employed, are 

evaluated by the agency. 

Identify, prioritize, and implement at least three opportunities 

for streamlining and modifying FSIS business processes 

to achieve greater efficiency and efficacy and to promote 

reuse of existing resources and systems to the greatest 

extent. (OCIO Result 3) 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business processes, methodologies, or technologies that contribute 

to serving the FSIS mission and are applied in the appropriate areas within FSIS. 

Ensure FSIS is prepared to respond to significant 

incidents. (ODIFP Result 2) 

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Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those 

adopted in accordance with 

formally accepted requirements 

or criteria, that are evaluated to 

assess whether they meet the 

intended outcomes or otherwise 

contribute to the agency’s efforts 

to perform its mission. 

Lead the development and finalization of the agency’s next 

Strategic Plan, which will guide FSIS activities beginning in 

FY 2017 through FY 2021. (OCFO Result 1) 

Identify opportunities to evaluate and improve the efficiency 

and effectiveness of program activities, streamline processes, 

and enhance management controls to improve agency 

performance and results. (OCFO Result 2) 

Ensure that FSIS managers and staff have the tools and 

training needed for complying with Federal and USDA 

requirements for managing and reporting employees’ time 

and attendance as well as managing the agencies financial 

and budgetary resources. (OCFO Result 3) 

In collaboration with OIEA, OCFO will lead FSIS activities in 

implementing the USDA’s new Internal Controls framework, 

which will bring FSIS into compliance with new GAO 

standards for Internal Controls in the Federal Government. 

(OCFO Result 4) 

Deploy approved PHIS enhancements for the domestic, 

import, and export functionalities. (OCIO Result 1) 

Complete Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) assessment 

and create a roadmap to achieve desired state by 

September 30, 2016. (OCIO Result 2) 

In collaboration with OM, employ priority recommendations of 

the IT Procurement Assessment, including development of an 

end-to-end IT procurement policy, to streamline processes, 

maximize resources and achieve mission outcomes. 

(OCIO Result 4) 

Identify, prioritize, and implement at least three opportunities 

for streamlining and modifying FSIS business processes to 

achieve greater efficiency and efficacy and to promote reuse 

of existing resources and systems to the greatest extent. 

(OCIO Result 3) 

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Civil Rights Staff
 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.3 

% of all managers/supervisors who 

completed 3 hours of EEO training 

annually. 

Performance Measure 7.2.4 

% of all non-managers/ 

non-supervisors who completed 

2 hours of EEO training annually. 

Result 1: 

Educate the workforce on Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), 

Civil Rights, and Diversity by providing 3 hours of training to 95% 

of supervisors and managers and 2 hours of training to 85% 

of nonsupervisory employees. Through this training, FSIS will 

proactively prevent discrimination in the workplace and provide 

knowledge, skills, and tools to assist employees and supervisors/ 

managers in recognizing, addressing, and preventing actions that 

may be discriminatory or harassing. Furthermore, the training will 

encourage respect among employees, improve employee 

engagement, and move the agency closer to the status of 

a model EEO program. 

Actions:

 • Identify FY 2016 mandatory EEO, Civil Rights, and Diversity 

training for supervisor/managers and nonsupervisory employees 

 by November 1, 2015. An additional mandatory training will be 

identified for all Senior Executive Service employees, as 

required by the Office of Human Resources Management. 

• Develop and deliver all agency, Office of the Assistant Secretary 

for Civil Rights (OASCR), and Office of Human Resources 

Management (OHRM) required EEO, Civil Rights, and Diversity 

Training to the FSIS workforce by September 30. 2016. 

• Issue updated annual EEO, Civil Rights, and Diversity policy 

statements, as mandated by Management Directive-715, 

 by April 30, 2016. 

• Identify at least two field locations to host Special Emphasis 

observances by March 31, 2016, and conduct those 

observances by September 30, 2016. 

• Develop and deliver all required trainings to the FSIS 

workforce by September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.3 

% of all managers/supervisors who 

completed 3 hours of EEO training 

annually. 

Performance Measure 7.2.4 

% of all nonsupervisory employees 

who completed 2 hours of EEO 

training annually. 

Outcome 7.3 

FSIS has a diverse, engaged, 

high-performing, and satisfied 

workforce. 

Performance Measure 7.3.4 

Increase the workforce for Persons 

with Targeted Disabilities. 

Result 2: 

Ensure management and program accountability for its EEO 

and Civil Rights programs. Managers, supervisors, EEO officials, 

and human resources personnel will be held accountable for the 

effective implementation and management of fair and equitable 

employment practices. In addition, the agency will ensure that 

its federally conducted and assisted programs comply with Civil 

Rights laws in the delivery of their programs and services. 

Compliance with EEO and Civil Rights laws and regulations 

will be assessed to ensure FSIS’ internal and external 

customers are served in a nondiscriminatory manner. 

Actions: 

• Develop clear and concise standard operating procedures 

 for the agency’s Compliance, Assistance, Review, and 

 Evaluation (CARE) and Title VI review processes by 

March 31, 2016, with procedures that incorporate best 

 practices identified among USDA EEO and Civil Rights offices. 

• Conduct four CARE assessments of FSIS’ program areas/

 district offices to ensure compliance with Title VII of the 

 Civil Rights Act of 1964, by September 30, 2016. 

• Conduct nine Civil Rights compliance reviews to ensure 

 compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Counsel 95% of all informal EEO complaints of 

discrimination within the 30-to-90 calendar day time 

 frame, by September 30, 2016. This is pursuant to 

 EEOC’s Management Directive-110 and applicable 

regulations and Departmental policies regarding timely 

EEO counseling. 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools 

to enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Result 3: 

Enhance relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborate 

with FSIS leaders, SEPMs, and EEOACs in order to improve 

FSIS’ relationship with these individuals/groups. 

Actions: 

• Collaborate with the agency’s SEPMs, Human Resources, 

 and the EEOACs to conduct a review of the agency’s EEO 

and Civil Rights programs and conduct a barrier analysis, 

as required by Management Directive-715, by March 31, 2016. 

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Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed for 

targeted groups. 

Performance Measure 7.2.3 

% of all managers/supervisors who 

completed 3 hours of EEO training 

annually. 

Outcome 7.3 

FSIS has a diverse, engaged, 

high-performing, and satisfied 

workforce. 

Performance Measure 7.3.3 

Ranking in the Partnership for 

Public Service’s Annual Report, 

Best Places to Work in the 

Federal Government. 

Performance Measure 7.3.4 

Increase the workforce for Persons 

with Targeted Disabilities. 

• Conduct at least one meeting with each Assistant Administrator 

and District Manager to discuss their individual workforce 

 profiles, complaint activity, and other relevant EEO and Civil 

Rights initiatives, by September 30, 2016. 

• Enhance efforts to provide equal opportunity to minorities, 

women, and people with disabilities in all areas of 

employment, by September 30, 2016, host at least one 

 meeting between (1) the agency’s SEPMs and the agency 

 head; (2) the SEPMs and the agency’s Cultural Transformation 

 Officer; (3) the SEPMs and the agency’s Human Resources 

Director; (4) the SEPMs and Civil Rights Director; and (5) 

 the SEPMs and the agency’s EEOACs. 

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Office of the Chief 

Financial Officer
	

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting public 

health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed for 

targeted group. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, maintain, 

and use innovative methodologies, 

processes, and tools, including PHIS, 

to protect public health efficiently and 

effectively and to support defined 

public health needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and are 

applied in the appropriate areas 

within FSIS. 

Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those 

adopted in accordance with formally 

accepted requirements or criteria, 

that are evaluated to assess they 

meet the intended outcomes or 

otherwise contribute to the agency’s 

efforts to perform its mission. 

Result 1: 

Lead the development and finalization of the agency’s next 

Strategic Plan, which will guide FSIS activities beginning in 

FY 2017 through FY 2021. 

Actions: 

• Develop draft performance measures and related targets 

pertaining to the established draft strategic goals and objectives 

by January 31, 2016. 

• Conduct key stakeholder outreach to finalize the draft 

 strategic plan by August 31, 2016. 

• Develop and execute a strategy, plan, and timeline for 

educating FSIS employees, stakeholders, and general public 

 about the agency’s new Strategic Plan by September 30, 2016. 

• Develop a new performance Government Performance and 

 Results Act management and reporting framework for the 

new strategic plan by September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed for 

targeted group. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, maintain, 

and use innovative methodologies, 

processes, and tools, including 

PHIS, to protect public health 

efficiently and effectively and to 

support defined public health 

needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and 

are applied in the appropriate 

areas within FSIS. 

Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those 

adopted in accordance with 

formally accepted requirements 

or criteria, that are evaluated to 

assess whether they meet the 

intended outcomes or otherwise 

contribute to the agency’s efforts 

to perform its mission. 

Result 2: 

Identify opportunities to evaluate and improve the efficiency and 

effectiveness of program activities, streamline processes and 

enhance management controls to improve agency performance 

and results. 

Actions: 

• Partner with Assistant Administrators and program managers to 

resolve open audit recommendations and implement corrective 

 actions. As a target, facilitate closure of at least 50% of open 

Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit recommendations that 

are within and beyond 1 year past due by July 31, 2016. 

• Conduct evaluations and surveys to (1) assess the effectiveness 

of agency programs or initiatives, and (2) propose new strategies 

or make specific recommendations to address challenges or 

opportunities for improvement identified during such reviews, 

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Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting public 

health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed for 

targeted group. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, maintain, 

and use innovative methodologies, 

processes, and tools, including 

PHIS, to protect public health 

efficiently and effectively and to 

support defined public health 

needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and are 

applied in the appropriate areas 

within FSIS. 

Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those 

adopted in accordance with 

formally accepted requirements 

or criteria, that are evaluated to 

assess whether they meet the 

intended outcomes or otherwise 

contribute to the agency’s efforts 

to perform its mission. 

Result 3: 

Ensure that FSIS managers and staff have the tools and 

training needed for complying with Federal and USDA 

requirements for managing and reporting employees’ time 

and attendance as well as managing the agency financial 

and budgetary resources. 

Actions: 

• Use the agency Enterprise Governance process to 

successfully develop long-term budget priorities and plans 

that support the FSIS Strategic Plan, with recommendations 

for long-term plans developed by July 31, 2016. 

• Partner with the Department and OCIO to deploy 

 WebTA 4.2, complete the ATA eDevice pilot, integrate 

 billing with WebTA 4.2, and provide requirements 

for mLinks by September 30, 2016. 

• Partner with the Department and OCIO to facilitate FSIS 

 compliance with provisions of the Data Act by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Begin development efforts associated with enhancing FSIS 

financial reporting and tracking capabilities by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the 

knowledge, tools, and resources 

to accomplish the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed 

for targeted group. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, 

maintain, and use innovative 

methodologies, processes, and 

tools, including PHIS, to protect 

public health efficiently and 

effectively and to support defined 

public health needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and are 

applied in the appropriate areas 

within FSIS. 

Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those 

adopted in accordance with 

formally accepted requirements 

or criteria, that are evaluated to 

assess whether they meet the 

intended outcomes or otherwise 

contribute to the agency’s efforts 

to perform its mission. 

Result 4: 

In collaboration with OIEA, OCFO will lead FSIS activities in 

implementing the USDA’s new Internal Control framework, 

which will bring FSIS into compliance with new GAO standards 

for Internal Controls in the Federal Government. 

Actions: 

• Serve as one of four Internal Controls pilot agencies within 

the USDA, utilizing the FSIS enterprise governance process, 

updating charters and related policies as needed by 

April 30, 2016. 

• Improve integration of financial, programmatic, and 

operational management control activities by identifying 

opportunities to streamline processes and eliminate 

duplicate testing and review activities by September 30, 2016. 

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Office of the Chief 

Information Officer
	

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with the existing and 

emerging risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and E. coli 

O157:H7 illnesses from products 

regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.3 

Food protection and handling 

systems ensure protection 

against intentional contamination. 

Performance Measure 2.3.2 

% of food defense practices 

implemented at in-commerce 

facilities. 

Performance Measure 2.3.3 

Outreach to eligible countries to 

encourage implementation of a 

system that protects product 

from intentional contamination. 

Result 1: 

Deploy approved PHIS enhancements for the domestic, 

import, and export functionalities to achieve the following: 

Actions: 

• Leverage FSIS’ Software Development LifeCycle process, 

as well as lessons learned from previous version updates, 

 to deploy approved enhancements in PHIS’ domestic 

functionality by September 30, 2016. 

• Leverage FSIS’ Software Development LifeCycle process, 

as well as lessons learned from previous version updates, to 

 deploy approved enhancements in PHIS’ import functionality 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Leverage FSIS’ Software Development LifeCycle process, 

as well as lessons learned from previous version updates, to 

 deploy approved enhancements in PHIS’ export functionality 

by September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, maintain, 

and use innovative methodologies, 

processes, and tools, including 

PHIS, to protect public health 

efficiently and effectively and to 

support defined public health 

needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.1 

Continuously evaluate and seek 

to understand and employ new or 

innovative mission-supporting 

processes, methodologies, and 

technologies. 

Performance Measure 8.1.2 

% of innovative processes, 

methodologies, or technologies 

that, once employed, are 

evaluated by the agency. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and are 

applied in the appropriate 

areas within FSIS. 

Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies or 

technologies, including those 

adopted in accordance with 

formally accepted requirements 

or criteria that meet intended 

outcomes or otherwise contribute 

to the agency’s efforts to perform 

its mission. 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools 

to enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Result 2: 

Complete EDW assessment and create a roadmap to achieve 

desired state by September 30, 2016. 

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Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed for 

targeted groups. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, maintain, 

and use innovative methodologies, 

processes, and tools, including 

PHIS, to protect public health 

efficiently and effectively and to 

support defined public health 

needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and are 

applied in the appropriate areas 

within FSIS. 

Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those 

adopted in accordance with 

formally accepted requirements 

or criteria, that are evaluated to 

assess whether they meet the 

intended outcomes or otherwise 

contribute to the agency’s efforts 

to perform its mission. 

Actions: 

• Complete an assessment of “as is” and “to be” EDW needs 

by February 28, 2016. 

• Plan and initiate an EDW roadmap by June 30, 2016. 

• Award a contract to begin development of “EDW 2.0” 

by September 30, 2016. 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with the existing and 

emerging risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Result 3: 

Identify, prioritize, and implement at least three opportunities 

for streamlining and modifying FSIS business processes to 

achieve greater efficiency and efficacy and to promote reuse 

of existing resources and systems to the greatest extent. 

Actions: 

• Follow agency roadmap and evaluate functionality for 

incorporating or consolidating systems. Partner with 

business area to evaluate Consumer Complaint Monitoring 

System (CCMS) functionality and consolidation into PHIS, 

with requirements and alternative analysis to be completed 

for CCMS by May 31, 2016. 

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Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E. coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.3 

Food protection and handling 

systems ensure protection against 

intentional contamination. 

Performance Measure 2.3.1 

% of all official establishments with 

a functional Food Defense Plan. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, maintain, 

and use innovative methodologies, 

processes, and tools, including 

PHIS, to protect public health 

efficiently and effectively and to 

support defined public health 

needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.1 

Continuously evaluate and seek to 

understand and employ new or 

innovative mission-supporting 

processes, methodologies, and 

technologies. 

Performance Measure 8.1.2 

% of innovative processes, 

methodologies, or technologies 

that, once employed, are 

evaluated by the agency. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and are 

applied in the appropriate areas 

within FSIS. 

• Follow agency roadmap and evaluate functionality for 

incorporating or consolidating systems. Partner with 

business area to evaluate management controls and 

possible consolidation into PHIS, with requirements and 

alternative analysis to be completed for management 

controls by July 31, 2016. 

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Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those adopted 

in accordance with formally accepted 

requirements or criteria, that are 

evaluated to assess whether they 

meet the intended outcomes or 

otherwise contribute to the agency’s 

efforts to perform its mission. 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the training, 

resources, and tools to enable 

success in protecting public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed for 

targeted groups. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, maintain, 

and use innovative methodologies, 

processes, and tools, including 

PHIS, to protect public health 

efficiently and effectively and to 

support defined public health 

needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to serving 

the FSIS mission and are applied in 

the appropriate areas within FSIS. 

Performance Measure 8.2.1 

% of documented implemented 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies, including those adopted 

in accordance with formally accepted 

requirements or criteria, that are 

evaluated to assess whether they 

meet the intended outcomes or 

otherwise contribute to the agency’s 

efforts to perform its mission. 

Result 4: 

In collaboration with OM, employ priority recommendations of 

the IT Procurement Assessment, including development of an 

end-to-end IT procurement policy, to streamline processes, 

maximize resources and achieve mission outcomes. 

Actions: 

• Prioritize assessment recommendations by 

December 31, 2015. 

• Develop metrics to assess desired outcomes by 

February 29, 2016. 

• Develop and issue an IT procurement notice by 

May 31, 2016. 

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Office of Data Integration 

and Food Protection 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E. coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic- and foreign-produced 

products meet food safety 

performance standards. 

Performance Measure 2.1.1 

% of broiler plants passing the 

carcass Salmonella verification 

testing. (Corporate Measure) 

Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships 

with public health and food safety 

partners to enhance the food 

safety system. 

Performance Measure 4.1.2 

% of results from interagency 

collaboration on analytics used in 

FSIS policy. 

Result 1: 

Support the analysis needs of the agency through policy 

evaluation, advanced analytics, and continued collaboration 

with the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration (IFSAC) 

to advance foodborne illness attribution methods and data. 

Actions: 

• Engage and work collaboratively with IFSAC partners to 

complete initial draft of journal manuscript on the IFSAC 

harmonized, tri-agency-approved simple food attribution 

fractions by September 30, 2016. 

• Support FSIS decision-making by completing at least 20 

analysis projects in support of agency priorities by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Support the operations and enhancements to PHIS through 

the development of at least five new sampling algorithms, PHIS 

alerts, PHIS reports, or other activities by September 30, 2016. 

• Support access to data and analysis tools through the 

development of at least one new solution for providing data 

and/or analysis within the agency by September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 6 

Implement effective policies to 

respond to existing and emerging 

threats. 

Outcome 6.1 

Public health risks are mitigated 

through effective strategies based 

on the best available information. 

Performance Measure 6.1.2 

% of regulated industry adhering to 

key public health-related policies 

(establishments receiving zero 

public health-related 

non-compliance in a year). 

Performance Measure 6.1.3 

Frequency of reviews examining 

the effectiveness of FSIS policies 

regarding significant public health 

risks. 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure: None 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency 

business needs, develop, 

maintain, and use innovative 

methodologies, processes, and 

tools, including PHIS, to protect 

public health efficiently and 

effectively and to support defined 

public health needs and goals. 

Result 2: 

Ensure FSIS is prepared to respond to significant incidents. 

Actions: 

• Track trends in significant incidents in the FSIS Incident 

Management System (FIMS) to inform agency policy or 

preparedness plans and re-establish a FIMS baseline to 

include additional data and lessons learned by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure emergency preparedness of the agency by updating 

 the FSIS All Hazard Response Plan by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure emergency preparedness of the agency by 

developing and conducting three exercises and/or 

workshops by September 30, 2016. 

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Outcome 8.2 

Implement value-added business 

processes, methodologies, or 

technologies that contribute to 

serving the FSIS mission and are 

applied in the appropriate areas 

within FSIS. 

Performance Measure: None 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.3 

Food protection and handling 

systems ensure protection against 

intentional contamination. 

Performance Measure 2.3.1 

% of all official establishments with 

a functional Food Defense Plan. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Performance Measure 2.3.2 

% of food defense practices 

implemented at in-commerce 

facilities. 

Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships 

with public health and food safety 

partners to enhance the food safety 

system. 

Performance Measure 4.1.3 

Small and very small plants: 

% of identified opportunities realized 

to improve information sharing. 

Result 3: 

Work to increase to 90% voluntary adoption of functional food 

defense plans by official establishments and implement new 

food defense projects and activities by September 30, 2016. 

Actions: 

• Finalize multi-year food defense strategy and food 

defense communications strategy by December 31, 2015. 

• Implement at least two new outreach strategies for 

establishments that do not have a functional food defense 

plan based on results from the 2015 Food Defense Plan 

Survey by June 1, 2016. 

• Initiate implementation of at least three new projects or 

activities to protect against intentional contamination by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Office of Field Operations
	

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E.coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Result 1: 

Manage the development and implementation of key 

components to the Public Health Information System 

(PHIS) that include the following: 

Actions: 

• Reconstruct and expand the domestic Inspection Program 

 Personnel (IPP) Alert feature for Inplant [IPP] and Frontline 

Supervision. 

• Develop STEPS, Recall Management, and Industry 

 Notification of Adulteration application. 

• Re-engineer Import Type of Inspection (TOI) frequency 

allocation and scheduling, and complete US Customs and 

 Border Patrol (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment/

 International Trade Data System (ACE/ITDS) two-way 

 communication/functionality. 

• Develop and implement equivalence verification of 

point-of-entry violations. 

• Complete development and implement export module to 

include Industry batching capabilities and corporate 

management functionality for domestic and export certification. 

• Develop a self reporting tool for States to use to meet 

“equal to” standard. 

• Develop cooperative interstate shipment module. 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E.coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Result 2: 

Implement finalized inspection system regulations for 

modernization in FY 2016 to ensure that food safety 

inspection aligns with existing and emerging risks, and 

is in compliance with food safety policies. 

Actions: 

• Implement the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) 

in 35% of identified facilities by September 30, 2016. 

• Convert % of facilities identified by December 1, 2015 that 

are wishing to participate in the New Poultry Inspection 

System for modernization by September 30, 2016. 

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• Conduct HACCP validation verification procedures in 75% of 

establishments through the second, third, and fourth quarters 

 of FY 2016. 

• Develop and begin implementing a plan for revising PHIS 

work assignments. 

• Implement revised In-plant [IPP] and Food Safety Assessment 

 [FSA] Performance Systems by April 1, 2016. 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.2 

Resources are targeted to existing 

and emerging risks. 

Performance Measure: None 

Result 3: 

Utilize Public Health Regulations (PHR) to focus in-plant 

inspection and FSAs on highest health risks. Take a 

risk-based approach for reducing contamination and 

preventing foodborne illness. Ensure that relatively greater 

risks to food safety will receive proportionately greater levels 

of FSIS attention and resources. 

Actions: 

• Publish a FSIS Notice on utilization of PHIS Public Health 

Alerts the first quarter of calendar year 2016 and verify 

usage as part of IPPS assessments 2nd through 

4th quarter 2016. 

• Perform Public Health Risk Evaluation FSA methodology 

when PHR trigger is met for 100% of occurrences. 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.2 

Resources are targeted to existing 

and emerging risks. 

Performance Measure 1.2.2 

% of importing countries requiring 

more immediate inspection or 

reinspection attention more than 

twice within the previous year. 

Result 4: 

Target importing countries requiring more immediate inspection 

or reinspection attention due to repetitive port-of-entry (POE) 

violations. 

Actions: 

Hold importing countries accountable to a performance-based 

score, with the rate of inspection intensifying with increased 

rates of POEV with respect to total weight by January 31, 2016. 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and 

international compliance 

with food safety policies. 

Result 5: 

Ensure industry is implementing a systematic approach to 

humane handling. 

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Outcome 2.2 

Humane handling and slaughter 

practices are a central focus of 

establishment employees as 

evidenced by the awareness of 

proper procedures and the 

implementation of a systematic 

approach to humane handling. 

Performance Measure 2.2.1 

% of slaughter plants identified 

during District Veterinary Medical 

Specialist (DVMS) humane 

handling verification visits as 

having an effective systematic 

approach to humane handling 

(all 4 elements of a systematic 

approach implemented). 

(Corporate Measure) 

Actions: 

Evaluate each livestock slaughter facility for the 

implementation of a systematic approach to humane 

handling. Ensure 75% of all livestock slaughter 

establishments are utilizing a systematic approach 

by September 30, 2016. 

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Office of International Coordination
	

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic- and foreign-produced 

products meet food safety 

performance standards. 

Performance Measure: None 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.3 

Food protection and handling systems 

ensure protection against intentional 

contamination. 

Performance Measure 2.3.1 

% of all official establishments with 

a functional Food Defense Plan. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Result 1: 

Meet with FSIS offices to obtain necessary information to 

convey to foreign governments to ensure compliance. 

Actions: 

• Coordinate and manage three international seminars for 

 foreign government officials on various FSIS’ programs 

and policies by September 30, 2016. 

• Facilitate and lead technical meetings with foreign 

governments to resolve specific issues of concern. 

• Through International Visitors’ Program, coordinate 

foreign government representatives and delegations 

meetings to address specific questions regarding FSIS 

programs and regulatory activities. 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.3 

Food protection and handling systems 

ensure protection against intentional 

contamination. 

Result 2: 

Manage and coordinate all agency international 

activities related to the public health and food 

safety mission. 

Actions: 

• Enhance and strengthen communication with 

foreign regulatory partners and stakeholders 

(e.g., via web site and seminars) to provide 

relevant information regarding existing and 

pending equivalence determinations, as well 

as U.S. laws, policies, and regulations. 

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Performance Measure 2.3.1 

% of all official establishments with 

a functional Food Defense Plan. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships with 

public health and food safety 

partners to enhance the food 

safety system. 

Performance Measure: None 

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Office of Investigation, 

Enforcement and Audit
 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and 

international compliance 

with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic- and foreign-produced 

products meet food safety 

performance standards. 

Performance Measure: None 

Result 1 

FSIS, in conjunction with foreign governments and the 27 

State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs (MPI), will 

perform on-going foreign equivalence verification audits and 

State Intrastate Meat and Poultry Programs “at least equal to” 

standard reviews to ensure adherence to FSIS policies and 

programs, and take appropriate action if there is evidence 

that a country or State is failing to maintain equivalence or 

“at least equal to” standard. 

Actions: 

• Ensure foreign country audits are performed at least every 

3 years based on the last audit rating, new equivalence 

concerns, or point-of-entry violations. 

• Ensure on-site reviews are performed triennially 

(once every 3 years) for State MPI Program audits. 

27 State MPI programs - Triennial on-site reviews

 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

 0 2 3 4 9 

0% 15% 30% 55% 100% 

• Ensure annual self-assessment reviews are performed 

and reviewed in 95% of the 27 State MPI programs by 

September 30, 2016. 

27 State MPI programs - Annual on-site reviews

 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr

 0 4 8 15 27 

0% 15% 30% 55% 100% 

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Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging food 

safety hazards through the most 

effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E. coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Result 2: 

Contribute to achieving the corporate target of a maximum of 

373,955 illnesses attributed to Salmonella, Listeria 

monocytogenes, and E. coli O157:H7 through its surveillance, 

investigative, and enforcement activities with respect to meat, 

poultry, and processed egg products distributed, transported, 

stored, and, otherwise, handled in commerce. 

Actions: 

• Ensure 83% of investigative cases on average address 

food safety violations by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure 85% of enforcement actions (administrative, 

criminal, or civil) on average address food safety violations 

and deter future ones by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure an investigative plan is developed, published, and 

activated within 18 hours or less on average of a foodborne 

illness outbreak declaration or for food safety or food 

defense events that include natural disasters, intentional 

contamination, or significant economic adulteration, 

by September 30, 2016. 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.3 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.3.1 

% of priority in-commerce facilities 

e.g., warehouses, distributors and 

transporters) covered by 

surveillance activities. 

Result 3: 

Focus 70% of surveillance resources based on public health 

risk and public health impact to achieve agency public health 

priorities. This will help ensure that the highest risk facilities 

operate in a manner that maintains the safety of the products 

received and protects those products from intentional 

contamination. 

Actions: 

• Ensure OIEA investigators allocate 70% of agency

 personnel and resources to the highest risk facilities. 

• Ensure field supervisors and managers verify In-commerce 

System (ICS) data shows that at least 83% of food safety 

violations documented during initial surveillances are 

corrected before follow up surveillance. 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.3 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.3.2 

% of follow-up surveillances 

resulting in compliance. 

Result 4: 

Follow-up surveillances will produce compliance with all food 

safety requirements such that 83% of food safety violations 

documented during initial surveillances are corrected before 

follow-up surveillance. 

Actions: 

• Ensure field supervisors and managers verify ICS data 

shows at least 83% of food safety violations documented 

during initial surveillances are corrected on an annual 

basis. 

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Office of Management 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.1 

Each employee understands how 

he/she impacts public health. 

Performance Measure 7.1.1 

Average score on the Annual 

Employee Viewpoint Survey 

for questions 12 and 13 that are 

related to workers’ understanding 

of their impact on public health 

(93% for 2016). 

Outcome 7.3 

FSIS has a diverse, engaged, 

high-performing, and satisfied 

workforce. 

Performance Measure 7.3.2 

Annual rate of staff vacancies 

(4.5% for 2016). 

Result 1: 

Implement and support organizational efficiency and 

effectiveness through improved service delivery. 

Actions: 

Smart Acquisition and Strategic Sourcing 

• Reach small business goals, including 53% for small 

business, 5% for small disadvantaged business, 5% for 

women-owned small business, 3% for HUB Zone small 

business, and 3% for service-disabled veteran-owned 

small business, by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure strategic sourcing contract actions equal at 

least 50% of agency activity by September 30, 2016. 

• Complete at least 70% of Contracting Officer 

Representative (COR) performance evaluations 

within 30 days of contract expiration, by 

September 30, 2016. 

Recycling and Energy Efficiency 

• Meet agency metal recycling goal of 50% by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Meet agency lab sample composting goal of 3,000 

average pounds per month by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure new equipment is 100% compliant with 

 ENERGY STAR standards for monitors, smart 

phones, multi-function devices (copiers) and mobile 

printers by September 30, 2016. 

Smart Space and Physical Security 

• Meet average per full-time equivalent of 150 square feet 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure active electronic Physical Access Control (ePAC) 

System to mitigate vulnerabilities by September 30, 2016. 

• Be responsive to credentialing requests within 48 hours 

on average by September 30, 2016. 

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Smart Transportation 

• Meet fleet management alternate fuel use goal of 4% by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure 60% of eligible employees actively use telework to 

work remotely by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure 50% of eligible employees actively use transit subsidy 

by September 30, 2016. 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools 

to enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.3 

FSIS has a diverse, engaged, 

high-performing, and satisfied 

workforce. 

Performance Measure 7.3.1 

% of workplace injury/illness cases 

(5.8% for 2016). 

Performance Measure 7.3.3 

Ranking in the Partnership for 

Public Service’s Annual Report, 

Best Places to Work in the 

Federal Government (Top one-third 

of rankings for 2016). 

Result 2: 

Have a modern and healthy workforce that is well trained, 

informed, and connected in order to advance the agency’s 

mission. 

Actions: 

• Reduce workers’ compensation costs by 4% of 2015 costs by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Improve return-to-work outcome for injured FSIS employees to 

80% by September 30, 2016. 

• Resolve cases regarding workplace violence prevention to 

75 days on average by September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure 70% of employees are aware of Employee Assistance 

Program (EAP) services and available benefits by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.3 

FSIS has a diverse, engaged, 

high-performing, and satisfied 

workforce. 

Performance Measure 7.3.2 

Annual rate of staff vacancies 

(FY 2016 Target 4.5%). 

Performance Measure 7.3.3 

Ranking in the Partnership for Public 

Service’s Annual Report, Best Places 

to Work in the Federal Government 

(Top one-third of rankings for 2016). 

Performance Measure 7.3.4 

Increase the workforce for 

Persons with Targeted Disabilities. 

Result 3: 

Accomplish mission work by effectively implementing program 

requirements with human resources business process 

reengineering and hiring reform.” 

Actions: 

• Meet average time to hire of 70 days, with 23 days for staff 

 acquisition, and 15 days for candidate review, paneling, 

and selection by September 30, 2016. 

• Achieve a 10% improvement in delegated examining 

unit/merit promotion certificate use, to reach at least 50% 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Retain employees in mission critical occupations at a 

70% rate for GS-1862/Consumer Safety Inspectors, 

GS-1863 Food Inspectors, GS-701/Public Health 

 Veterinarians, GS-701/Veterinary Medical Officers, 

and GS-696/Enforcement Investigations and 

Analysis Officers by September 30, 2016. 

• Make training and development investments for mission 

critical occupations, specifically certification of 70% 

of GS-201/Human Resources Management series 

employees, and training completion for 90% of hiring 

managers, by September 30, 2016.
 

• Have 90% of eligible employees’ performance standards 

in place by November 1, 2015, with 100% in place with 

human resources office by January 1, 2016. 

• Ensure 100% of eligible employees have mid-year 

assessments completed by March 30, 2016. 

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Office of Outreach, Employment 

Education, and Training 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools to 

enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed 

for targeted groups. 

Result 1: 

Accomplish the Departmental Leadership Development DR 

4040-412-001 by providing 360 assessments in a 3-year cycle 

to all FSIS supervisors. OOEET will facilitate reaching the 

agency’s goal by completing 425 supervisor assessments 

during FY 2016. 

Actions: 

• Collaborate with other program areas to offer and complete 

425 supervisor 360 assessments in FY16, with 15% 

completed by December 31, 2015; 35% completed by 

March 31, 2016; 65% completed by June 30, 2016; and 

100% completed by September 30, 2016. 

• Develop eight 360 group reports for appropriate Assistant 

Administrators to identify trends in their specific program 

 areas, with two reports completed each quarter, 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Provide make-up 360 sessions and debrief webinars 

 from April 1 through June 30, 2016 to provide additional 

opportunities to supervisors unable to participate in their 

original scheduled sessions. 

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Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources and tools to 

enable success in protecting public 

health. 

Outcome 7.2 

All employees have the knowledge, 

tools, and resources to accomplish 

the FSIS mission. 

Performance Measure 7.2.1 

% of competency gaps closed for 

targeted groups (FY 2015 Target 5% 

decrease in competency gaps). 

Performance Measure 7.2.2 

% of all eligible FSIS employees 

with an IDP in place. 

Result 2: 

Strengthen the public health and technical skills of the 

workforce by revising the training content of the Public 

Health Veterinarian (PHV) course for the newly hired 

PHVs. OOEET will also measure the competency of 

students with a goal of 80% meeting the competency 

standard after training. 

Actions: 

• Collaborate with OFO to develop a process for 

identifying and analyzing the duties and major work 

behaviors required for the performance of critical duties 

and job tasks associated with PHV positions by 

September 30, 2016, and review relevant PHV course 

content and delivery methods that can be enhanced or 

 changed in order to increase training effectiveness in 

these areas by September 30, 2016. 

• Develop and pilot new PHV training content, review and 

 make adjustments, and validate final exam for Training 

as a Condition Of Employment (TCOE) prior to full 

implementation by September 30, 2016. 

• Analyze the level of training effectiveness for each class 

by comparing the average pre/post test score 

 improvements to a benchmark of training effectiveness 

reported in the scientific training evaluation literature. 

• Ensure that 100% of agency employees have an 

opportunity to have IDPs. 

Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships 

with public health and food 

safety partners to enhance 

the food safety system. 

Performance Measure 4.1.3 

% of identified opportunities realized 

to improve information sharing. 

Result 3: 

Aim to reach, if not surpass, the 75% target of identified 

opportunities realized to improve information sharing to 

further enhance outreach to small and very small 

establishments. The achievement of this result will 

depend on OOEET’s capability to lead, conduct, develop, 

and produce publications, webinars, conference calls, 

exhibits and other initiatives to reach owners and 

operators of small and very small meat and poultry 

establishments by September 30, 2016. 

Actions: 

• Publish ten editions of Small Plant News, online and in 

print, develop one new agency publication, and update 

existing brochures/materials as regulations are updated 

by September 30, 2016. 

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• Conduct twelve monthly teleconferences/webinars for the 

State MPI directors by September 30, 2016; these 27 State 

MPI programs, which represent an approximate $54 million 

 outlay in FSIS’ budget, represent a critical link in the nation’s 

food safety infrastructure. 

• Conduct twelve monthly teleconferences/webinars for HACCP

 Contacts and Coordinators by September 30, 2016; this 

 constituency is composed of HACCP Coordinators at 

universities across the country who provide technical 

advice to small and very small plant owners and operators. 

• Increase small plant outreach by providing face to face 

technical assistance from our Small Plant Help Desk (SPHD)

 at 15 high impact conferences by September 30, 2016; there 

is a direct positive correlation SPHD volume, the number of 

resources distributed, and our participation in exhibitions. 

Through this method of exhibiting, enhance awareness of 

FSIS resources and new policies. 

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Office of Public Affairs and 

Consumer Education 

Goal 3 

Enhance public education and 

outreach to improve food-handling 

practices. 

Outcome 3.1 

Consumers, including vulnerable and 

underserved populations, adopt food 

safety best practices. 

Performance Measure 3.1.1 

Average % of consumers who follow 

the four key food safety “best 

practices” (i.e., clean, separate, 

cook, and chill; thermometer use). 

(Corporate Measure) 

Outcome 3.2 

Consumers have effective tools and 

information to keep “in-home” food 

safe. 

Performance Measure 3.2.1-c 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

message (i.e., clean, separate, cook, 

and chill; thermometer use). – FSIS 

electronic media outreach: YouTube 

views. 

Performance Measure 3.2.1-d 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

message (i.e., clean, separate, 

cook, and chill; thermometer use). 

– FSIS electronic media outreach: 

Twitter followers. 

Result 1: 

Educate and promote consumer and stakeholder 

knowledge and acceptance of food safety policy 

and education messages. 

Actions: 

• Increase the number of detections, impressions, and 

media donations of the Food Safe Families Public 

 Service Announcement campaign to 700,000 detections, 

1 billion impressions, and $17 million of media donations 

 (cumulative, which is 10% above the Ad Council’s 

proposed baseline) by September 30, 2016. 

• Increase visitors to the Food Safety Discovery Zone 

 to 720,000, 20% more than the FY 2015 APP target. 

• Increase social media engagement by 15% on Twitter 

through a combination of retweets, clicks, favorites and 

replies; by 15% on Facebook through a combination of 

likes, clicks, shares, and comments; and increase 

YouTube video views to 1.4 million by shares and 

cross-promotion (cumulative), by September 30, 2016. 

• Design and implement a proactive public relations 

strategy to reach media, with a goal of 50 stories in 

English and 50 stories in Spanish by 

September 30, 2016; the strategy will promote 

agency policies, key agency issues, and best food 

safety practices, especially preventing cross 

contamination and thermometer use. 

• Leverage at least 6 new or existing partnerships 

 with other USDA offices, State and Federal partners, 

and non-governmental and community organizations 

to improve proactive outbreak communications by 

September 30, 2016.
 

• Develop cross-cutting OPACE teams to devise and 

implement appropriate outreach strategies for at least 

two emerging topics of interest, and establish a baseline 

methodology for approaching future issues, by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Performance Measure 3.2.1-e 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

message (i.e., clean, separate, 

cook, and chill; thermometer use). 

– FSIS electronic media outreach: 

Visitors to Food Discovery Zone. 

Goal 7 

Empower employees with the 

training, resources, and tools 

to enable success in protecting 

public health. 

Outcome 7.1 

Each employee understands how 

he/she impacts public health. 

Performance Measure 7.1.1 

Average score on the Annual 

Employee Viewpoint Survey for 

questions related to workers’ 

understanding of their impact 

on public health. 

Result 2: 

Lead an agency-wide effort designed to strengthen the 

connection of all employees with the agency’s mission to protect 

public health, especially in collaboration with field employees. 

Actions: 

• Receive OA acceptance of an internal communications plan by 

January 1, 2016. 

• Finalize materials and roll out i-Impact to promote linkages 

 between the employee’s work objectives, agency mission, and 

applicable FSIS strategic plan goals; design and launch 

webpages focused on internal communications drawn from the 

 i-Impact Food Safety Workbook and other sources; and assess 

feedback from each presentation on the topic and incorporate 

 it into ongoing internal communications efforts, by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Ensure that at least 75% of The Beacon and Wednesday 

Newsline issues highlight mission-related content from the 

 FSIS’ website; and three times annually, promote FSIS’ digital 

subscription service to FSIS employees via appropriate 

channels. 

• Increase e-mail subscriptions to the Faces of Food Safety topic 

by 33% over the current baseline to 1,300 or greater by 

September 30, 2016. 

Goal 3 

Enhance public education and 

outreach to improve food handling 

practices. 

Outcome 3.2 

Consumers have effective tools 

and information to keep “in-home” 

food safe. 

Result 3: 

Improve customer service by providing accurate and timely 

information to the public, internal and external stakeholders, 

and the regulated community to support these audiences’ 

understanding of FSIS policies and programs in an effort to 

promote transparency and enhance the agency’s credibility. 

Actions: 

• Implement Freedom of Information (FOIA) training for FSIS 

 program areas and FOIA points of contact to improve 

 timeliness and quality of responses to FOIA records search 

 requests; specifically complete FOIA training for at least 50% 

of the FSIS program area and district contacts by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Performance Measure 3.2.1-b 

Population that views FSIS’ most 

important “in-home” food safety 

message (i.e., clean, separate, cook, 

and chill; thermometer use). – FSIS 

electronic media outreach: page 

views on FSIS website. 

• Increase pageviews on www.fsis.usda.gov to 75 million 

(cumulative) by September 30, 2016. 

• Proactively provide briefings on topics of interest related 

 to FSIS’ mission, policies, and programs to stakeholders 

leveraging interagency contacts and leadership attendance 

at events, on panels, through partnerships and with others; 

specifically develop plan by November 15, 2015 and revise 

 quarterly or as necessary, conducting at least 50 briefings by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Office of Public 

Health Science
 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging food 

safety hazards through the most 

effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E. coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness public 

health risks. 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships with 

public health and food safety partners 

to enhance the food safety system. 

Performance Measure 4.1.1 

Research: % of time products from 

three USDA research agencies 

(i.e., Agricultural Research Service, 

Economic Research Service, and 

National Institute of Food and 

Agriculture) used by FSIS and 

shared with stakeholders. 

Result 1: 

Work to improve the understanding of known hazards and risks 

associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, from farm to 

table, to inform the development of agency policies with a goal 

of reducing, eliminating, or preventing consumer exposure to 

known foodborne hazards associated with meat, poultry, and 

processed egg products. 

Use illness reduction targets aligned with Healthy People 2020 

goals to determine if agency actions have been effective in 

improving public health. FSIS will focus on chemical hazards 

and pathogens of most concern for which FSIS has testing 

programs and regulates: Salmonella and Campylobacter 

(causing the most cases of foodborne illness), Listeria 

monocytogenes (causing the highest mortality), and Shiga 

Toxin-producing E-Coli (STEC) (both O157 and non-O157 

that can cause severe illness). 

Actions: 

• Complete sampling for pathogens and indicator organisms 

 through Beef/Veal Carcass Baseline Study, and begin 

analysis of results for guidance materials and to determine 

if setting performance standards will make beef and veal 

safer by December 31, 2015. 

• Complete Pork Exploratory Sampling Study and analyze 

results to inform future sampling plans and the need for 

performance standards by March 31, 2016. 

• In collaboration with ARS, analyze research results 

associated with the impact of antimicrobial interventions 

on pathogen testing, and make recommendations to 

 mitigate the potential effects of antimicrobial interventions

 on FSIS pathogen testing programs by September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 5 

Effectively use science to 

understand foodborne illness 

and emerging trends. 

Outcome 5.1 

FSIS continually improves its 

capacity for and use of cutting-edge 

science in policy development to 

better defend against public health. 

Performance Measure 5.1.1 

% of annual science agenda 

completed and number of 

agenda items initiated. 

Performance Measure 5.1.2 

% of completed science agenda 

items that meet quality standards 

for information rigor, clarity, and 

defensibility of methods used. 

Outcome 5.2 

FSIS increases the application of 

cutting-edge science across the 

Farm-to-Table supply chain to 

improve public health. 

Performance Measure 5.2.1 

% of identified public health and 

food safety gaps addressed across 

the Farm-to-Table Continuum. 

Goal 6 

Implement effective policies to 

respond to existing and 

emerging risks. 

Outcome 6.1 

Public health risks are mitigated 

through effective strategies based 

on the best available information. 

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Performance Measure 6.1.3 

Frequency of reviews examining the 

effectiveness of FSIS policies 

regarding significant public health risks. 

Goal 8 

Based on the defined agency business 

needs, develop, maintain, and use 

innovative methodologies, processes, 

and tools, including PHIS, to protect 

public health and efficiently and 

effectively support defined public 

health needs and goals. 

Outcome 8.1 

Continuously evaluate and seek to 

understand and employ new or 

innovative mission-supporting 

processes, methodologies, and 

technologies. 

Performance Measure 8.1.1 

% of innovative processes, 

methodologies, or technologies 

for which the agency has 

established a baseline. 

Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Result 2: 

Work to improve the understanding of emerging hazards 

and risks associated with FSIS-regulated commodities, 

from farm to table, to inform the development of 

agency-policies with a goal of reducing, eliminating, 

or preventing consumer exposure to new foodborne 

hazards associated with meat, poultry, and processed 

egg products. 

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Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships 

with public health and food safety 

partners to enhance the food safety 

system. 

Performance Measure 4.1.1 

Research: % of time products 

from three USDA research 

agencies (i.e., Agricultural 

Research Service, Economic 

Research Service, and National 

Institute of Food and Agriculture) 

used by FSIS and shared with 

stakeholders. 

Goal 5 

Effectively use science to 

understand foodborne illness 

and emerging trends. 

Outcome 5.1 

FSIS continually improves its 

capacity for and use of cutting-edge 

science in policy development to 

better defend against public health. 

Performance Measure 5.1.1 

% of annual science agenda 

completed and number of 

agenda items initiated. 

Performance Measure 5.1.2 

% of completed science agenda 

items that meet quality standards 

for information rigor, clarity, and 

defensibility of methods used. 

Outcome 5.2 

FSIS increases the application 

of cutting-edge science across 

the Farm-to-Table supply chain 

to improve public health. 

Performance Measure 5.2.1 

% of identified public health and 

food safety gaps addressed across 

the Farm-to-Table Continuum. 

Actions: 

• Finalize updated method for prioritizing chemicals for 

consideration for monitoring in the National Residue 

Program (NRP) by September 30, 2016. 

• Continue to analyze National Antimicrobial Resistance 

Monitoring System (NARMS) data—in conjunction with 

NARMS partners to better inform food safety policies by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Implement emerging risks identification recommendations from 

 the evaluation of the Hazard Identification Team (HIT) process 

and, for at least five new emerging issues, identify and 

determine whether the level of concern requires agency-level 

decision-making by September 30, 2016. 

• Complete a descriptive study of FSIS’ historical pathology 

results to identify trends and guide inspection activity by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships with 

public health and food safety partners 

to enhance the food safety system. 

Performance Measure 4.1.1 

Research: % of time products from 

three USDA research agencies 

(i.e., Agricultural Research Service, 

Economic Research Service, and 

National Institute of Food and 

Agriculture) used by FSIS and 

shared with stakeholders. 

Goal 5 

Effectively use science to 

understand foodborne illness 

and emerging trends. 

Outcome 5.1 

FSIS continually improves its 

capacity for and use of cutting-edge 

science in policy development to 

better defend against public health. 

Performance Measure 5.1.1 

% of annual science agenda 

completed and number of 

agenda items initiated. 

Performance Measure 5.1.2 

% of completed science agenda 

items that meet quality standards 

for information rigor, clarity, and 

defensibility of methods used. 

Result 3: 

Examine existing science and available technology to meet its 

analytical needs for addressing emerging food safety hazards. 

Refine and develop tools (quantitative modeling and analysis 

tools, and new laboratory methods) to measure how FSIS 

policies improve the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products 

and to better analyze the impact of agency policy on public 

health. 

Actions: 

• Conduct a risk assessment to estimate the potential public 

 health effects of changing inspection activities in hog 

slaughter establishments by December 30, 2015. 

• Expand FSIS laboratory Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) 

capabilities by generating sequencing data for all ready-to-eat 

product isolates and foodborne illness investigation sample 

isolates (Salmonella, STEC, Campylobacter and Listeria 

monocytogenes) to supplement Pulsed-field Gel 

Electrophoresis (PFGE) data used in epidemiological 

investigations and FSIS facility assessments by 

September 30, 2016.
 

• Develop, in conjunction with Federal partners–FDA, CDC, 

and National Institutes of Health (NIH)–a process to use 

WGS in investigations of Salmonella illness clusters and 

outbreaks by September 30, 2016. 

• Conduct a pilot program to evaluate indicator organism 

levels before and after establishments adopt the NPIS 

by September 30, 2016. 

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Office of Policy and 

Program Development 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety 

inspection aligns with existing 

and emerging risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E. coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and 

international compliance 

with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic and foreign-produced 

products meet food safety 

performance standards. 

Performance Measure 2.1.1 

% of broiler plants passing the 

carcass Salmonella verification 

testing. (Corporate Measure) 

Goal 5 

Effectively use science to 

understand foodborne illness 

and emerging trends. 

Outcome 5.1 

FSIS continually improves its 

capacity for and use of 

cutting-edge science in policy 

development to better defend 

against public health risks. 

Result 1: 

Develop and lead implementation of new policy and industry 

guidance to address food hazards of public health concern. 

Actions: 

• Publish new or updated Salmonella performance standards by 

September 30, 2016. 

• Publish new or updated industry guidance to address 

Salmonella and Campylobacter by September 30, 2016. 

• Publish new or updated industry guidance to address STEC 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Publish new or updated industry guidance on addressing 

 hazards in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) product by September 30, 2016. 

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Performance Measure 5.1.2 

% of completed science agenda 

items that meet quality standards 

for information rigor, clarity, and 

defensibility of methods used. 

Goal 6 

Implement effective policies to 

respond to existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 6.1 

Public health risks are mitigated 

through effective strategies based 

on the best available information. 

Performance Measure 6.1.2 

% of regulated industry adhering to 

key public health-related policies 

(establishments receiving zero 

public health related 

non-compliance in a year). 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E. coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and 

international compliance 

with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic and foreign-produced 

products meet food safety 

performance standards. 

Result 2: 

In collaboration with other offices, including ODIFP, OPHS, 

and others, assess effectiveness of significant regulations 

or instructions to the field and make necessary changes to 

regulations or instructions to the field. 

Actions: 

• Develop and implement a plan to assess the effectiveness of 

new poultry regulations and identify necessary changes to 

 instructions to field or guidance to industry, or affirm regulation 

 has been effectively implemented and is meeting agency goals 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Assess the effectiveness of the new FSA methodology and 

identify necessary changes or affirm new methodology is 

meeting agency goals by September 30, 2016. 

• Assess implementation of labeling policy or regulations, such 

as rule on added solutions, and issue necessary guidance or 

 updated instructions to field or affirm that FSIS has effectively 

implemented labeling policy by September 30, 2016. 

• Close 80% of open OIG recommendations on which OPPD 

has the lead by September 30, 2016. 

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Performance Measure 2.1.1 

% of broiler plants passing the 

carcass Salmonella verification 

testing. (Corporate Measure) 

Goal 6 

Implement effective policies 

to respond to existing and 

emerging risks. 

Outcome 6.1 

Public health risks are mitigated 

through effective strategies based 

on the best available information. 

Performance Measure 6.1.1 

% of food safety appeals granted 

(categories of appeals in which 

FSIS actions were misapplied or 

poorly supported and overturned by 

a higher-level supervisor). 

Performance Measure 6.1.2 

% of regulated industry adhering 

to key public health related policies 

(establishments receiving zero 

public health related noncompliance in a year). 

Performance Measure 6.1.3 

Frequency of reviews examining 

the effectiveness of FSIS policies 

regarding significant public health 

risks. 

Goal 1 

Ensure that food safety inspection 

aligns with existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 1.1 

Minimize existing and emerging 

food safety hazards through the 

most effective means. 

Performance Measure 1.1.1 

Total number of Salmonella, 

Listeria monocytogenes, and 

E. coli O157:H7 illnesses from 

products regulated by FSIS. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Result 3: 

In collaboration with other offices, assess whether countries that 

currently export product to the United States or are interested 

in gaining equivalence maintain equivalence to FSIS’ inspection 

system. 

Actions: 

• Issue and lead implementation of necessary new directives 

on equivalence; assess whether directives and new procedures 

on equivalence are working as intended; make necessary 

changes to directives and process or affirm that the process 

is working as intended by September 30, 2016. 

• Assess and report on the new Self-Reporting Tool (SRT) 

process, and make necessary changes to process, or 

affirm that the process is working as intended by 

September 30, 2016 

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Outcome 1.2 

Resources are targeted to 

existing and emerging risks. 

Performance Measure 1.2.2 

% of importing countries requiring 

more immediate inspection or 

reinspection attention more than 

twice within the previous year. 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and international 

compliance with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.3 

Food protection and handling 

systems ensure protection against 

intentional contamination. 

Performance Measure 2.3.1 

% of all official establishments with 

a functional Food Defense Plan. 

(Corporate Measure) 

Goal 6 

Implement effective policies to 

respond to existing and emerging 

risks. 

Outcome 6.1 

Public health risks are mitigated 

through effective strategies based 

on the best available information. 

Performance Measure 6.1.3 

Frequency of reviews examining 

the effectiveness of FSIS policies 

regarding significant public health 

risks. 

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U.S. Codex Office
	

Goal 4 

Strengthen collaboration among 

internal and external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Outcome 4.1 

FSIS maximizes relationships 

with public health and food safety 

partners to enhance the food safety 

system. 

Performance Measure: None 

Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and 

international compliance 

with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic- and foreign-produced 

products meet food safety 

performance standards. 

Performance Measure: None 

Result 1: 

Promote the adoption by the Codex Alimentarius Commission 

of voluntary international standards, codes of hygienic practice, 

and other guidelines that align with U.S. food safety goals, 

public health regulations, and international trade goals. 

Actions: 

• Organize U.S. delegations to 12 international meetings of 

Codex committees, including those responsible for preparing 

draft standards on food import and export inspection and 

certification systems, labeling, food hygiene, methods of 

analysis, contaminants, veterinary drug residues, and 

 pesticide residues, and to the Codex Alimentarius 

Commission meeting where draft standards are formally 

adopted and proposals for new work proposals are approved. 

Ensure 90% participation in meetings of the Codex 

Alimentarius Commission, committees, and working groups 

by September 30, 2016. 

• Conduct 12 public meetings and publish 13 Federal Register 

notices to solicit public comment on U.S. positions and to 

inform the public of U.S. involvement in international 

standard-setting activities; and include technical experts 

from collaborating agencies participate in meetings and 

position review and clearance, by September 30, 2016. 

• Conduct multi-agency training for U.S. delegates to Codex 

 committees to promote more effective leadership of Codex 

work to develop science-based food standards by 

September 30, 2016. 

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Goal 2 

Maximize domestic and 

international compliance 

with food safety policies. 

Outcome 2.1 

Domestic- and foreign-produced 

products meet food safety 

performance standards. 

Performance Measure: None 

Goal 5 

Effectively use science to 

understand foodborne illness 

and emerging trends. 

Outcome 5.1 

FSIS continually improves its 

capacity for and use of cuting-edge 

science in policy development to 

better defend against public health. 

Performance Measure 5.1.2 

% of completed science agenda 

items that meet quality standards 

for information rigor, clarity, and 

defensibility of methods used. 

Result 2: 

Successfully serve as secretariat for two U.S. hosted Codex 

committees: (1) the Committee on Processed Fruits and 

Vegetables, and (2) the Committee on Food Hygiene, and 

on associated technical working groups. 

Actions: 

• Prepare and submit detailed conference proposals for U.S. 

hosted committees at least 8 months in advance and secure 

necessary Department approvals. U.S.-hosted Codex 

 committee meetings comply with USDA and Federal 

procedures for conferences. 

• Prepare, translate, and distribute meeting documents in the three 

official languages used in Codex meetings; contract and manage 

simultaneous interpretation services and audio/visual services. 

• Conduct briefings for Committee chairpersons and the Codex 

Secretariat for the meetings of the Codex Committees on Food 

Hygiene in November 2015 and Processed Fruits and 

 Vegetables in September 2016. Assist chairperson with 

managing meeting agenda and achieving meeting objectives. 

Goal 5 

Effectively use science to 

understand foodborne illness 

and emerging trends. 

Outcome 5.1 

FSIS continually improves its 

capacity for and use of 

cutting-edge science in policy 

development to better defend 

against public health. 

Result 3 

Promoting international food safety standards for maximizing 

international compliance with food safety policies and 

strengthening collaboration among external stakeholders 

to prevent foodborne illness. 

Actions: 

• Collaborate with FSIS/OPHS scientists on the working group 

charged with drafting the meat section of the “Proposed Draft 

 Guidelines on the Application of General Principles of Food 

Hygiene to the Control of Foodborne Parasites,” translating 

draft documents and circulating working group proposals for

 comment and for review by the Codex Committee on 

Food Hygiene. 

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Performance Measure 5.1.2 

% of completed science agenda 

items that meet quality standards 

for information rigor, clarity, and 

defensibility of methods used. 

• Organize, manage, and participate in three regional 

outreach events to foster inter-regional collaboration and 

promote common approaches between U.S. delegates 

 and (1) African delegates, (2) Asian delegates, and (3) 

 delegates from Latin America and the Caribbean region. 

• Collaborate with scientific experts in OPHS in leading the 

working group on Guidelines for the Control of Nontyphoidal 

Salmonella spp. in beef and pork meat. Circulate a revised 

proposal for comment by experts in other Codex member 

countries, and prepare for a full review by the November 2015 

 meeting of the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene. The goal 

is to progress the Guidelines to the next step in the Codex 

standards development process. 

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