Astrophysics Division Performance Assessment and Reporting Process
The Astrophysics Division follows a structured process outlined by the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) to assess annual progress, assign color-coded rankings, and finalize justifications for ratings. The division incorporates its findings into NASA's Annual Performance Goals, evaluates outcomes against science guidelines, and contributes to the Performance and Accountability Report. Members review and edit reports at the summer meeting, with selected accomplishments highlighted in the final PAR released to the public.
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The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)-required Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) APS is tasked with 1) Assessing annual APD progress on each of the three Astrophysics Strategic Plan outcomes listed in the Agency s Performance and Accountability Report (PAR) (see next slide) for previous ~12 months 2) For each outcome, assigning a color-coded ranking 3) Editing and finalizing the draft justification for the rating prepared by APD and distributed in advance of the meeting by the APS Exec Secy. This is the rationale for the APS ratings and is owned by the subcommittee. These tasks are to be undertaken and completed at the APS summer meeting The APS ratings and narrative are incorporated into the Astrophysics Division s input to the PAR for the current Fiscal Year. The Astrophysics Division s input is integrated with that of other SMD Divisions, and that in turn into the Agency s PAR. The Agency PAR is submitted to Congress after the end of the current Fiscal Year and posted on nasa.gov for public access.
NASA Annual Performance Goals for Astrophysics APG 2.4.1.1: AS-11-1 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the origin and destiny of the universe, and the nature of black holes, dark energy, dark matter, and gravity. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. APG 2.4.2.1: AS-11-3 Demonstrate planned progress in understanding the many phenomena and processes associated with galaxy, stellar, and planetary system formation and evolution from the earliest epoch to today. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review. APG 2.4.3.1: AS-11-5 Demonstrate planned progress in generating a census of extra-solar planets and measuring their properties. Progress relative to the objectives in NASA's 2010 Science Plan will be evaluated by external expert review.
GPRA Science Ratings Color Guidelines Expectations for the research program fully met in context of resources invested. GREEN Some notable or significant shortfalls, but some worthy scientific advancements achieved. YELLOW Major disappointments or shortfalls in scientific outcomes, uncompensated by other unusually positive results. RED
Preparing the PAR report To aid the Subcommittee, a draft describing the most noteworthy science accomplishments is compiled by APD and distributed in advance to members for review At the summer meeting, APS members edit the report and implement their edits. They also may choose to retain only the most significant accomplishments The Exec Secretary and SMD POCs (Jennifer Kearns, Paul Hertz, and Greg Williams) will work with OCFO to select a subset of accomplishments from the APS-vetted document to be highlighted in the Agency s PAR This material is incorporated in the Agency s PAR and released by November 1 to OMB and the general public
