Performance Reference Model

PERFORMANCE REFERENCE MODEL (PRM)

The PRM is a framework for performance measurement that provides common application measures throughout the federal government. It allows agencies to better manage the business of Government at a federal strategic level while providing a means for gauging progress towards the target FEA.

The PRM establishes a common set of general performance outputs and measures that agencies use to achieve much broader program and business goals and objectives.

The model articulates the linkage between internal business components and the achievement of business and customer-centric outcomes.

To align and leverage existing federal guidance and application/architecture recommendations, it facilitates resource allocation decisions based on comparative determinations of which programs/organizations are more efficient and effective.

The PRM will be designed to integrate with and complement OMB's development of the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and common measures initiative. By defining outcome and output measures for lines of business and sub-functions, the PRM will provide the tools necessary to measure cross-agency initiatives at the federal enterprise level. Additional guidance on both the PRM and PART will be provided as these two models undergo continued development.

The Performance Reference Model (PRM) is scheduled to be released later this year.