Government Accountability Office.pdf

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report in June 2018 to help Congress and the executive branch evaluate agency reform proposals. The report provides key questions to assess agency reform efforts, categorized into four broad areas. These questions include:
- How well have the proposed reforms indicated the likely result of the elimination, merging, or restructuring of activities with other levels of government or sectors?
- To what extent has the agency established clear outcome-oriented goals and performance measures for the proposed reforms?
- How and to what extent has the agency consulted with Congress and other key stakeholders to develop its proposed reforms?
- To what extent has the agency addressed areas of fragmentation, overlap, and duplication in developing its reform proposals?
- Is there a dedicated implementation team to manage the reform process?
- Has the agency developed an implementation plan with key milestones and deliverables to track implementation progress?
- How does the agency plan to sustain and strengthen employee engagement during and after the proposed reforms?
- To what extent has the agency conducted strategic workforce planning to determine whether it will have the needed resources and capacity for the proposed reforms or reorganization?
The report aims to help Congress review agency proposed reforms and make significant changes in how the government operates.