State agencies are expected to link to these Benchmarks when developing strategic plans and budget requests. There are 91 Oregon Benchmarks with 25 considered key. Money received by state agencies that does not come from the General Fund or the federal government is Other Funds. The money comes from sources such as gasoline taxes, driver licenses, hunting licenses, etc. For example, a park user fee can only be used by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Outcome is a type of performance measure.
An outcome is an event, occurrence, or condition of importance to customers or the general public that is, at least partially, the result of a service or product provided. Two types of outcomes can occur. An intermediate outcome measures progress toward a desired end, but is not an end in itself. A high-level outcome is a desired end, usually a measure of societal level health or well being. Outputs measure the physical quantity of an agency's completed product or service, either by staff or contractors, and is also considered a type of performance measure.