chapter 4
2003 performance report and preliminary 2005 annual performance plan
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A. Government
Performance and
Results Act
Requirements

     The Government Performance and Results Act requires government agencies, including the Postal Service, to establish goals and performance measurement systems, set improvement targets, and describe performance against those targets. When relevant, comments are provided on performance trends and explanations for changes in goals, objectives, measures, indicators, and targets are provided.

1. Improve Service

     One of the strategic goals is to improve service. The annual performance objective is to provide timely, reliable delivery and universal access to postal customers. Performance measurement systems have been developed for major mail categories, and specific improvement targets have been established. a. Objective, Measures, 2003 Target and Actual, 2004 Target, 2005 Preliminary Target

b. Comments

     Service performance exceeded targets in every measured category.

c. Explanation of Changes to Goals, Objectives, Measures, Indicators, and Targets

     Goals, objectives, measures, and indicators remain the same. 2004 targets were raised in recognition of current excellent performance levels.

Chapter 1 Compliance with Statutory Policies Introduction

Chapter 2 Postal Operations

Chapter 3 Financial Highlights

Chapter 4 2003 Performance Report and Preliminary 2005 Annual Performance Plan
  1. Government Performance and Results Act Requirements
  2. Strategies
Explanation of Changes to Goals, Objectives, Measures, Indicators, and Targets