The last, which is in effect the operating plan, is due after Congress has completed appropriations for the year. There may not be a need to do a third plan if the appropriations enacted do not change the plan. Agencies can reflect updating changes to the 1999 column in the 2000 annual performance plan. There is no requirement to submit a separate third version of the performance plan to Congress. There is some flexibility on updating the performance goals and measures for legitimate reason, but we must keep the credibility of the process.
Agencies only get one shot at revising plans.
They will not be required to identify performance measures in earlier plans that are dropped in the final plan. There are several other changes in the annual performance plan guidance. Agencies may list key external factors affecting performance during the year. Revisions to the schedule of program evaluations in the strategic plan may be included in the annual performance plan. OMB will still allow agencies flexibility on merging annual performance plans and budget justifications, but anticipate greater integration for the FY 2001 plans.