[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 55257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21993]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of the Secretary


Request for Comments on the Draft Departmental Strategic Plan for 
FY 2014-2018

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Request for comments on the draft strategic plan FY 2014-2018.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking 
public comment on its draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2014-2018.

DATES: Submit comments on or before October 15, 2013

ADDRESSES: Written comments can be provided by email, fax or U.S. mail.
    Email: [email protected].
    Fax: (202) 690-8252.
    Mail: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Strategic Planning 
Team, Attn: Strategic Plan Comments, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
446F.8, Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Potter, (202) 260-6518.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The draft Department of Health and Human 
Services FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan is provided as part of the 
strategic planning process under the Government Performance and Results 
Modernization Act of 2010 (GPRA-MA) (Pub. L. 111-352) to ensure that 
Agency stakeholders are given an opportunity to comment on this plan.
    This document articulates how the Department will achieve its 
mission through four strategic goals. These four strategic goals are 
(1) Strengthen Health Care, (2) Advance Scientific Knowledge and 
Innovation, (3) Advance the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of the 
American People, (4) Ensure Efficiency, Transparency, Accountability, 
and Effectiveness of HHS Programs. Each goal is supported by objectives 
and strategies.
    The strategic planning consultation process is an opportunity for 
the Department to refine and strengthen the strategic goal structure 
currently in place. For comparison purposes, the current HHS Strategic 
Plan FY 2010-2015 can be viewed at http://www.hhs.gov/secretary/about/priorities/priorities.html.
    The Department has made significant progress in its strategic and 
performance planning efforts. As we build on this progress we look 
forward to receiving your comments by October 15, 2013. The text of the 
draft Strategic Plan FY 2014-2018 is available through the Department 
of Health and Human Services Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/open/recordsandreports/strategic-plan/index.html.
    For those who may not have Internet access, a hard copy can be 
requested from the contact point, Sarah Potter, 202-260-6518.

    Dated: September 4, 2013.
Donald B. Moulds,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.
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