In 1997, PMIT changed its emphasis from compliance to performance, and from individual projects to the overarching program. The review of several HEP programs were conducted during the transition.
Reports contain a discussion of both compliance and performance issues.
Information is collected from individual projects within a program to learn about their activities, organization, and results. The use of on-site observations, the collection and analysis of outcome data, and the development of suggestions for improvement are part of PMIT's effort to promote the continuing enhancement of HEP programs. The aim of Program Performance Assessments is to assist those who have responsibility for the program and the projects they support to manage their activities more effectively, in order to enhance the outcomes and impacts of their work. Reviews are true team efforts of all members of PMIT's Program Monitoring Team. Once reports are final and distributed to program offices, suggestions are solicited to make future reviews more useful.