As a result, the wealthier agencies pay better than strapped ones, and this leads to poaching. C West Virginia hasn't made giant strides here, but at least its managers are growing accustomed to the idea that performance measurement isn't just a passing fad. Since state leaders are reluctant to add to agency allocations, this prioritizing process is crucial. But the majority of the measures cover outputs, not outcomes. There is no statewide strategic plan, although the governor generates a set of goals and objectives he wishes to be accomplished during his term.
Agencies develop their own strategic plans, with varying degrees of success.
There's a curious anomaly here. West Virginia has one of the most stringent procurement policies in the country. Once a procurement has been approved, there's minimal central oversight. In the past couple of years, the Underwood administration made genuine efforts to bring the state into the modern IT era. But there were lots of problems.