A report was attached that provided feedback on the GPRA implementation process. This budget year, the Senate has included expectations on performance plans in the appropriations language for three agencies. Such guidance may also be included in the appropriations language for other agencies. Three major items concerning strategic and performance plans were addressed. Submission of Strategic Plan.
Agencies submit strategic plans once every three years.
Thus, the next submission will occur in September 2000. OMB suggested that agencies submit these strategic plans earlier than the statutory requirements in order to avoid possible conflicts that could be associated with the 2000 election campaign. Agencies are encouraged to submit their strategic plans six months or more in advance of the statutory deadline. Merger of Performance Reports. OMB proposed merging the annual Performance Plan with the Program Performance Report.