Introduction Introduction to Performance Planning Government is being challenged by the General Assembly and the citizens of this state to provide services more effectively and more efficiently than ever before. This challenge requires government to evaluate its programs and identify ways to improve its services.
Planning is a key component to more effective and efficient government.
Overall, five types of planning take place in state government in conjunction with the budget and management process. Each type of planning impacts the other and cannot be done in isolation. They must be linked and coordinated to ensure effective and efficient planning. The handbook also provides overview information on how the five types of planning are linked and coordinated. Program planning crosses organizational lines and collectively shows what the state is expecting to accomplish and how dollars have been allocated to accomplish program goals and objectives.