HUD's Evaluation System: An Assessment

To efficiently and effectively carry out its operations, each federal agency should establish and maintain adequate internal control systems. Evaluation has been described as one of the most useful tools available to federal officials in addressing policy questions, deciding on policies and programs, and providing information on the efficiency and effectiveness of policies and programs. An evaluation system's overall effectiveness depends on how well the components of the system specify program objectives and measures of effectiveness, plan and coordinate evaluation activities, design and conduct evaluation studies, and disseminate and use evaluation results.