Evaluation of The AbilityOne Commission’s Strategic Plan Could Benefit from Enhancements

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Date Issued

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Submitting OIG

U.S. AbilityOne Commission OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (AbilityOne Program)

Report Number

OE-2024-01

Report Description

The objective of our evaluation was to determine whether the U.S. AbilityOne Commission's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan contained the necessary framework, including specific operational initiatives, objectives, and associated performance measures.

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
01	No	$0	$0
Meet with Commission members and stakeholders to determine whether incorporating evidence-building into its next strategic planning process would assist the Commission in identifying key areas for improvement and improve outcomes to ensure a comprehensive and evidence-based approach for measuring the progress toward goals and objectives in the AbilityOne program. This determination should include, but not be limited to, meetings, information sessions, determinations of key learning areas, and how the information will be used in its next strategic planning process.
02	No	$0	$0
Meet with Commission members and stakeholders to determine whether incorporating internal program evaluations into its next strategic planning process would assist the Commission in better informing stakeholders about the program's impact and contributions. This determination should include, but not be limited to, meetings, information sessions, determinations of potential program evaluations, and how information from those potential evaluations will be used in its next strategic planning process.
03	No	$0	$0
Enhance its ability to track and monitor progress and the successful implementation of agency goals by establishing and incorporating quantitative measures into its 2026-2030 strategic plan.