Results based budgeting and performance appraisal system

Enhancing organizational capacity, efficiency, performance, accountability, and results

Objectives for the biennium, expected results and performance indicators

(g) A sharper and clearer definition of the terms objective , output , results , performance indicator and performance measurement

2005 20 Report on UNDP performance and results for 2004

Reporting will focus on performance against expected results.

Objectives for the biennium, expected results and performance indicators new presentation

The analytical results they submit are used to asses their performance.

Statements of objectives and results, and performance indicators not required for all policy making organs.

Regional offices provide support and oversight in the application of results based and performance management methods.

Moreover, at a time when performance based government is increasingly the norm, managing for results systems are becoming critical links between resources and results.

UNAIDS to support and disseminate the results of performance reviews in 10 countries by December 2006.

The report reveals significant variations across the various fields in relation to both performance and results.

The results based management and performance management systems will reflect the priority accorded to these issues.

Our performance in those areas compares favourably with the results in our own region and elsewhere.

UNDP has developed a Gender Scorecard as a monitoring tool to measure organizational performance and results.

Information on performance of the programmes financed, including actual results achieved against targets.

Creating a results oriented, high performance Organization requires increased investment in human resources.

6.18 For the biennium 1998 1999, the objectives and corresponding results and performance indicators would be as follows

6.24 For the biennium 1998 1999, the objectives and corresponding results and performance indicators would be as follows

One proposal put forward was that UNCCD move to results based budgeting, including the development of a framework of objectives, outputs, expected results and performance indicators.

UNDP has started to develop the key building blocks for implementing results based budgeting. This includes employing the Atlas system as a performance management system, linking resources to results and costing of outputs and results.

The review itself would serve to promote organizational learning in improving performance for results.

This strategy results in a performance of about 15 per cent for the stage.

Results based management involves the following key steps defining strategic objectives specifying results that contribute to these goals and aligning programmes, processes and resources behind them engaging in ongoing monitoring and assessment of performance and improving accountability by means of continuous feedback on performance.

Results based management involves the following key steps defining strategic objectives specifying results that contribute to these goals and aligning programmes, processes and resources behind them engaging in ongoing monitoring and assessment of performance and improving accountability by means of continuous feedback on performance.

(a) The Secretariat would effectively be held accountable for achieving results since (i) The proposed programme budget would be formulated around a set of predefined objectives and expected results (ii) Expected results would justify resource requirements that would be derived from and linked to the outputs required to achieve such results (iii) Actual performance in achieving results would be measured by objective performance indicators, which would be reported on ex post

These bureaux will continue focussing on results and performance in line with the MYFF framework and established management mechanisms.

6.21 For the biennium 1998 1999, the objectives and corresponding expected results and performance indicators would be as follows

Individual and team performance assessments should reflect this increased attention to a culture of partnership for better results

See Harry P. Hatry and Joseph S. Wholey, Performance Measurement Getting Results (Washington, D.C., Urban Institute Press, 1999).

Results based budgeting, in the form proposed by the Secretary General for implementation at the United Nations, is a programme budget process in which (a) programme formulation revolves around a set of predefined objectives and expected results (b) expected results would justify resource requirements which are derived from and linked to the outputs required to achieve such results and (c) actual performance in achieving results is measured by objective performance indicators. A 53 500

Accountability for results through independent evaluation Internal and external audit a function assumed by UNDP and A staff performance assessment system that links individual staff performance to organizational and development effectiveness.

(f) Demonstration of the applicability of the concepts of results based budgeting, including expected results and performance indicators , for all sections of the programme budget of the United Nations

A performance appraisal system should also be integrated into results based budgeting to improve its implementation.

This strategy results in a performance penalty of about a l5 per cent for the stage.

The terms of reference should also include performance indicators such as timeliness for evaluation of results.

With the focus on full system benefits, the Department is paying more attention to the end results and overall performance.

Results based management is now recognized across the United Nations system as a way to strengthen performance and accountability for deployment of human and financial resources as well as achieve substantive results.

The examination results at the General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level, are another indication of poor performance.

A targeted and detailed response with respect to the quality of performance and the results would be required from the evaluating officer.

Periodic reporting will remain the primary mechanism for reviewing progress in relation to organizational targets, performance standards and results for children.

With regard to results based budgeting, some of the performance indicators were not specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time bound (SMART).

The Advisory Committee is of the view that cost sharing should be applied and the results systematically reported in performance reports.

As outlined in the 2004 2007 MYFF report on UNDP performance and results, organizational effectiveness is an area requiring additional improvement.