Such situations suggest the presence of an emerging trend or pattern and require further investigation prior to taking specific action. For example, if compliance rates are persistently low despite high enforcement, the agency may consider compliance assistance alternatives or implementation of best management practices. The press releases have significantly improved the FDEP s relationship with the media and environmental groups. In conjunction with the press releases, over 1,500 copies of the SQPR are printed and distributed to the general public as well as placed on the FDEP s Internet site . For improved accountability to stakeholders, the FDEP s data systems are working toward an integrated facility based database system.
Transparent accountability is part of their daily work.
G. Linkages between strategic planning and resources allocations decision making, etc. However, FDEP has the strong support of the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary. The FDEP began their performance measurement work prior to most other environmental agencies and is viewed as the leader in performance measurement for environmental agencies. As such, very little benchmarking has been conducted. The FDEP has worked closely with the Environmental Protection Agency s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance during the development of their National Performance Measurement Strategy.