Illustrative Generic Re-examination Questions (Cont'd 2)

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Illustrative Generic Re-examination Questions

  • Is it affordable and financially sustainable over the longer term, given known cost trends and future fiscal imbalances?

  • Is it using the most cost effective or net beneficial approaches when compared to other tools and program designs?

  • What would be the likely consequences of eliminating the program, policy, function, or activity? What would be the likely implications if its total funding was cut by 25 percent?

  • If it fares well after considering all of these questions, is the responsible entity employing prevailing best practices to discharging its responsibilities and achieving its mission (e.g., strategic planning, organizational alignment, human capital strategy, financial management, technology management, acquisitions/sourcing strategy, change management, knowledge management, client/customer service, risk management)?