USDA FY ... annual program performance report

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USDA FY 2001 Annual Program
Performance Report
Table of Contents
Section Page
Introduction 3
Overview .4
Performance Scorecard for FY 2001 .5
Performance Goals
• Strategic Goal 1: Expand economic and trade opportunities
for U.S. agricultural producers.13
• Strategic Goal 2: Promote health by providing access to safe,
affordable and nutritious food .47
• Strategic Goal 3: Maintain and enhance the Nation's natural
resources and environment .83
• Strategic Goal 4: Enhance the capacity of all rural residents,
communities, and businesses to prosper.107
• Strategic Goal 5: Operate an efficient, effective, and
discrimination-free organization .115
Fiscal Year 2001 Program Level Expenditures.127
Appendix A: Previously Deferred/Preliminary
Performance Information .132
Appendix B: USDA Major Management Challenges
and Program Risks .135
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USDA FY 2001 Annual Program Performance Report
Introduction
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made progress in accomplishing
the goals and challenges described in its annual performance plan. Submitted in accordance
with the Government Performance and Results Act, this report is aligned with both USDA’s
revised FY 2001 annual performance plan and strategic plan for FY 2000 - 2005. In sum¬
mary, out of the Department’s 55 performance goals, 42 were met or exceeded, 2 were
reported as preliminary (incomplete data) or deferred (unable to report progress until date
specified), leaving 11 unmet. These performance goal results are explained in more detail
later in this report. Performance information supporting these performance goals is of suffi¬
cient quality and reliability except where otherwise noted in this document. Only federal
employees were involved in the preparation of this report.
Performance management at USDA is comprised of three principle elements: (1) a strate¬
gic plan that depicts the long-term goals and strategies for the Department; (2) an annual
performance plan that lays out year-to-year strategies and targets that make progress toward
the Department's long-term goals; and (3) an annual performance report that relays to
Congress and the American people how well the Department did in reaching the goals it set
in the previous fiscal year.
This is USDA's first annual performance report depicting the Department as a single entity.
In addition to comparing actual performance with the performance goals set for FY 2001,
an explanation, strategies, and revised timelines are provided as appropriate. Actual per¬
formance data is presented for fiscal years 1999, 2000, and 2001 to show performance
trends with an evaluation of current FY 2002 performance goals.
Most of the Department’s programs and activities are represented in specific performance
goals and targets. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area con¬
ducts and supports a broad range of research, educational, and statistical activities that con¬
tribute to the achievement of our overall goals. The creation of scientific knowledge at the
frontiers of biological, physical, and social science and the application of that knowledge to
agriculture, consumers, and rural America are core processes for USDA. Accordingly,
selected accomplishments in research are found throughout this report.
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USDA FY 2001 Annual Program Performance Report
Overview
USDA’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting
production agriculture; ensuring a safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply,
caring for public lands and helping people care for private lands; supporting sound sustain¬
able development of rural communities; providing economic opportunities for farm and
rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services;
and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world.
The information in this report is structured around the Department’s five strategic goals.
They are:
Goal 1: Expand economic and trade opportunities for U.S. agricultural producers
Goal 2: Promote health by providing access to safe, affordable and nutritious food
Goal 3: Maintain and enhance the Nation’s natural resources and environment
Goal 4: Enhance the capacity of all rural residents, communities, and businesses to
prosper
Goal 5: Operate an efficient, effective, and discrimination-free organization (all resource
allocations for Goal 5 have been reallocated equally to the four program goals).
The following table and pie charts illustrate the resources for USDA and their allocation to
the program goals.
USDA Resources FY 2001
Dedicated to Program Goals Actual
Program Level ($ Mil) 103,086.1
Staff Years 108,210
Percent of FY 2001 USDA Resources Dedicated
to the Goals
Program Level Staff Years
Goal 4
12%
Goal 3
9%
/
/
Goal 2
35%
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USDA FY 2001 Annual Program Performance Report
The following table provides a summary of USDA’s FY 2001 performance measures and
specifies the results achieved. For example, performance goals may be determined to be
exceeded, met, or unmet, preliminary (incomplete data), or deferred (unable to report
progress until date specified).
Performance Scorecard for FY 2001
Annual Performance Goals and Indicators Target Actual Result
1.1.1 Farmers' total cash receipts from the sale 202 202 Met
of farm products ($Bil) (calendar year).
1.1.2 Gross cash farm income from cash receipts, 234 237 Met
government payments, and other farm income
sources ($Bil) (calendar year).
1.1.3 Percentage of gross cash farm income from 86.2 85.2 Met
the market (%) (calendar year).
1.1.4 Producers have economically sound risk Met
management tools available, and they use them to
meet their needs:
• Number of insurance plans available (crop year data). 147 147
• Total crop insurance premium ($ Mil. crop year data). 3,021 2,885
• Participation - Planted acres of principal crops as 80.8 78.0
reported by NASS (other than hay) that are insured
(% - crop year data).
• Total insurance in force ($ Mil. - crop year data). 34,362 35,834
1.1.5 Reduce the number and severity of pest and Met
disease outbreaks in the U.S.:
• International air travelers complying with restrictions 95.4 96.6
to prevent entry of pests and diseases (%).
• States and Territories meeting standards for state 5 1
animal health emergency management systems
(# Cumulative).
1.1.6 Promote fair and competitive marketing for Met
livestock, meat and poultry:
• Investigations (#). 1,800 1,619
• Violations corrected/issues resolved within 96 97
1 year of investigation's starting date (%).
• Monetary recovery to livestock producers and 18.0 20.4
poultry growers resulting from enforcement of the
Packers and Stockyards Act ($Mil).
1.1.7 Maintain the percentage of small farms in 93 93 Preliminary
relation to total U S. farms at the 1999 level (%).
1.1.8 Increase the amount of farm operating and 1,026.0 996 Unmet
ownership loans made or guaranteed to beginning
and socially disadvantaged farmers ($Mil).
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USDA FY 2001 Annual Program Performance Report
Performance Scorecard for FY 2001
Annual Performance Goals and Indicators Target Actual Result
1.1.9 Maintain a low loss rate on direct loans (%). 5.2 3.3 Met
1.2.1 Increase the U.S. market share of global Met
agricultural trade:
• Estimated trade opportunities preserved annually 2,200 1,329
by assuring implementation of existing trade
agreements by signatory countries through the
WTO notification process ($Mil).
• Gross trade value of markets created, expanded, 2,500 2,684
or retained annually due to market access activities
other than WTO notifications and/or standards ($Mil).
• Annual sales reported by U.S. exporters from 300 360
on-site sales at International trade shows ($Mil).
• U.S. agricultural exports supported by USDA 3.8 3.2
export credit guarantee programs ($Bil).
1.2.2 Increase the efficiency of U.S. grain marketing: Met
• Critical grain quality measurement methods 100 97
evaluated for improvement (%).
• Number of new or improved grain quality 13 39
measurement methods implemented (#).
1.2.3 Improve market efficiency by reporting timely Met
and accurate market information:
• Market News reports released on time (%). 93 93
• National Agricultural Statistics Service 100 99.0
reports released on time (%).
1.2.4 Improve food marketing efficiency by providing Met
research and technical assistance on new or
upgraded wholesale, collection and farmers market
facilities, food distribution, and marketing methods:
• Number of projects completed (#). 10 10
1.2.5 The number of categories for which lists of 3 3 Met
accepted biobased industrial products are available
for Federal government purchase (# Cumulative).
2.1.1 Expand program access and benefit delivery Met
for USDA nutrition assistance programs (Mil):
♦ Food Stamp Program participation. 17.6 17.3
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for 7.25 7.30
Women, Infants and Children participation.
• National School Lunch Program participation. 27.6 27.4
• School Breakfast Program participation. 8.1 7.8
• Child and Adult Care Food Program meals served. 1,766 1,678
• Summer Food Service Program participation. 2.21 2.09
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