Performance Data Definitions

The Fiscal Year for which the Performance Indicator is being reported. State Fiscal years are from July 1 through June 30 of every year.

A grouping of activities directed toward the accomplishment of a clearly defined objective or set of objectives.

A specific and measurable target for achievement which describes the exact results sought, which is expressed in an outcome-oriented statement that may reflect effectiveness, efficiency, or quality of work, and which may be either numeric or non-numeric.

A statement identifying an activity, input, output, outcome, achievement, ratio, efficiency, or quality to be measured relative to a particular goal or objective in order to assess an agency's performance. Performance indicators are the tools used to measure the performance of programs.

A performance indicator that is included in the executive budget supporting document and the general appropriation act or the ancillary appropriation act. Key indicators always have a performance standard and are reported each quarter in the LaGov Performance System.

A performance indicator that is included in the executive budget supporting document. These indicators help make up a balanced set and provide important background information to support a key indicator. Supporting indicators are reported at second quarter and yearend.

A performance indicator that provides valuable historic, trend, or comparative data. GPI indicators are reported on an actual basis only and do not have performance standards. However, they are tracked for historical and trend purposes in the LaGov Performance System.

The expected level of performance associated with a particular performance indicator for a particular period. Performance standards represent commitments for service associated with the level of funding budgeted/appropriated.

Intermediate service levels marked for accomplishment. Annual performance standards are divided by the agency into quarterly or semi-annual performance targets.

Actual data (real data based on actual activity) for the prior fiscal year.

The percentage difference between a performance standard or target and actual performance. Variance is calculated by dividing the actual performance by the standard or interim target and subtracting 1.00.

Shows whether a designated agency approval authority has approved the information reported. If it displays "NO," then any information should be considered preliminary and unofficial.