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Performance measurement is a systemic method for tracking the progress of programs in attaining their goals, objectives, and outcomes. As a result of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, performance measures are a required part of the Federal grant application process.

Congress and the Office of Management and Budget closely link budgets to program results. OJJDP uses the performance-measure data to show Congress what is being accomplished nationally with Federal funds and whether the OJJDP programs are fulfilling their missions. Recipients/grantees are expected to use this feedback to adjust their administration of OJJDP funds to improve program performance.

OJJDP has enhanced its Performance Measures Web page to facilitate collecting and reporting data that measure the results of OJJDP-funded programs. The page features new training resources, performance-measure guidelines tailored to every solicitation, and centralized easy-to-access information. The newly updated page enables users to:

• Better understand performance measurement.
• Learn about OJJDP's performance reporting requirements and resources.
• Access important Federal performance measurement resources.

The Web page also links to the following helpful resources, among others:

• Performance Measures by Program offers a simple, easy-to-read chart for each solicitation showing program objectives, performance measures, and data grantees are required to provide.

• Logic Models constitute a useful way to illustrate how a program's performance measures are related to its problems, goals, objectives, and design.

• The Grant Performance Management Data Collection and Technical Assistance Tool enables OJJDP grantees to identify, collect, and submit performance data about their grants.

Grantees and others interested in OJJDP's performance measures are encouraged to bookmark this one-stop online resource.