[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 50 (Thursday, March 13, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 13591]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-1019]


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OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET


FY 2007 Pilot Program for Alternative Approaches to Performance 
and Accountability Reporting Open Forum

AGENCY: Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

ACTION: Notice of date change for open forum.

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SUMMARY: The open forum on the FY 2007 Performance and Accountability 
Report (PAR) pilot previously scheduled for April 14, 2008 will now be 
held at the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on April 
10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those interested in participating 
should respond to the questions listed below by Email to either Regina 
Kearney at [email protected], or Pat Harris at [email protected] 
by close of business March 28, 2008.
     Do the PAR pilot component documents (Annual Financial 
Report, Annual Performance Report, and Highlights):
    [cir] Provide an enhanced presentation of the financial and 
performance information in a more transparent way (i.e. information is 
presented in a manner that is user friendly and easy enough for a 
novice reader to understand)?
    [cir] Report financial and performance information more meaningful 
(i.e. financial and performance data is reliable, relevant, and include 
measurable results linked to strategic goals)?
    [cir] Tailor financial and performance information to meet 
stakeholder needs?
    [cir] Report performance and financial results candidly and clearly 
articulate remedies to performance or financial shortfalls?
     Are the PAR pilot component documents easily accessible 
via the web and are they easy to use?
     Did the development of the PAR pilot component documents:
    [cir] Improve internal and external communications?
    [cir] Increase/decrease the burden on preparers?
     What are individuals' recommendations for improving 
performance and financial reporting?
    For additional background information regarding the open forum and 
the PAR pilot, please see OMB's pilot notice of January 30, 2008 (73 FR 
5600).

DATES: April 10, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The forum will be held in the National Academy of Public 
Administration (NAPA) building located at 900 7th Street, NW., Suite 
600, Washington, DC 20001.
    Due to potential delays in OMB's receipt and processing of mail 
sent through the U.S. Postal Service, we encourage respondents to 
submit comments electronically to ensure timely receipt. We cannot 
guarantee that comments mailed will be received before the forum date. 
Electronic mail comments may be submitted to: [email protected] or 
[email protected]. Please include ``PAR Pilot Open Forum'' in the 
subject line and put the full body of your comments in the text of the 
electronic message and as an attachment. Please include your name, 
title, organization, postal address, telephone number, and E-mail 
address in the text of the message. Comments may also be submitted by 
mail at 725 17th St., NW., Room 6025, Washington, DC 20503. Please 
advise also if you will require any special accommodations in order to 
participate in the forum.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regina Kearney, OMB Office of Federal 
Financial Management, 202-395-3993 or e-mail: [email protected]. Pat 
Harris OMB, Office of Performance and Personnel Management, at 202-395-
5018 or [email protected].

Dustin Brown,
Deputy Assistant Director for Management.
[FR Doc. 08-1019 Filed 3-12-08; 8:45 am]
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