Mission fragmentation and program overlap are widespread in the Fed. gov't. Implementation of Fed. crosscutting programs is often characterized by numerous individual agency efforts that are implemented with little apparent regard for the presence and efforts of related activities. There have been many possible approaches recommended for managing crosscutting programs. The Gov't. Performance and Results Act could provide a framework for addressing crosscutting efforts. This report examines the actions and plans agencies reported in addressing the crosscutting issues of border control, flood mitigation and insur., wetlands, and wildland fire mgmt. Reviews the FY 2001 performance reports and FY 2003 performance plans for the major agencies involved.

Agencies are allowed to raise pay caps for their Senior Executive Service (SES) members if the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) certifies and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concurs that their appraisal systems meet applicable criteria. This report examines selected agencies' policies and procedures for: (1) factoring organizational performance into SES appraisal decisions; (2) making meaningful distinctions in SES performance; and (3) building safeguards into SES systems. Also, this report examines OPM and OMB oversight in certifying the pay systems through their statutory roles. The auditor selected 6 agencies and analyzed the agencies' policies and FY 2007 aggregate SES appraisal data and OPM guidance. Illus.

The Comprehensive Development Framework (CDF), a World Bank aid policy approach, has become an important influence on the global development agenda since its launch in 1999. It is based on four principles: a long-term holistic development framework; results orientation; country ownership; and country led-partnership. This report contains findings from five case study evaluations of CDF pilot implementation in Bolivia, Ghana, Romania, Uganda and Vietnam, and from a non-CDF pilot study in Burkina Faso chosen as a control. A World Bank synthesis evaluation report on the CDF is also available (ISBN 0821356437).