2. Major Goals and Objectives
Effective SEA reports state the major goals and objectives of the programs and services being reported or what those programs and services are intended to accomplish. In doing so, the following needs to be considered for inclusion within a SEA report:
• The major goals and objectives of the programs and services being reported or what those programs and services intend to accomplish
A clear description of the major goals and objectives of the programs and services being reported and what those programs and services intend to accomplish.
• The sources of the goals and objectives or the sources of what programs or services are expected to achieve
A brief description of who or what was responsible for the selection or development of the goals and objectives as well as where they originated from, such as the strategic plan, mission, or budget.
• Distinguish between the government-wide goals and objectives and the goals and objectives of individual programs and services, if applicable
Governments that establish government-wide goals and objectives as well as goals and objectives for individual programs and services need to articulate how these goals and objectives relate, to the extent such a relationship exists.
• Explain the link between the measures being reported, the programs and services being delivered, and the major goals and objectives
Explain or demonstrate the link between the SEA performance measures being reported and the major goals and objectives.
The following are examples of major goals and objectives sections from governmental entity performance reports:
Goals and Objectives – Albuquerque, NM [Type of Gov: Mayor-Council; Pop.:528,497; Land Area:181.3 Sq. Miles; Budget:$904,273,000]
Goals and Objectives- Belllvue, WA [Type of Gov: Mayor; Pop.;126,626; Land Area: 33.9 Sq. Miles; Budget:$832,936,837]
Goals and Objectives – Charlotte, NC [Type of Gov: Council-Manager; Pop.:709,441; Land Area: 286.0 Sq. Miles; Budget:$1,083,700]
Goals and Objectives – San Diego, CA [Types of Gov:Mayor-Council; Pop.:1,359,132; Land Area: 372.1 Sq. Miles; Budget:$ 1,100,000,000]
Goals and Objectives – San Jose, CA [Type of Gov: Council-Manager; Pop.:1,023,000; Land Area:178.2 Sq. Miles; Budget: $3,340,000,000]
Goals and Objectives – Vancouver, WA [Type of Gov: Mayor; Pop.: 165,809; Land Area: 46.1 Sq. Miles; Budget: $445,300,195]