The George Mason University's Mercatus Center reviewed and ranked 24 federal agencies' Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) disclosures. The Center based its rankings on the clarity and usefulness of information in the disclosures in developing the annual scorecard. They found that the U.S. Department of Labor was the most effective in disclosing pertinent information to policymakers and the American people.

"This honor recognizes our commitment under the leadership of the President's Management Agenda to a results-driven Department of Labor," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao in a statement.

Secretary Chao gave top recognition to the Department's employees as they are most responsible for the top ranking. The Women's Bureau is particularly proud of this honor, as we have been at the forefront of embracing the President's Management Agenda in implementing program activities. The President's Management Agenda contains the following five goals:

• Performance Budgeting
  
  
• Citizen-Centered e-Government
  
  
• Improved Financial Management
  
  
• Human Capital Planning/De-Layering
  
  
• Competitive Sourcing

The Department of Labor has made significant strides toward reaching its three strategic goals - A Prepared Workforce, A Secure Workforce, and Quality Workplaces - and we look forward to still greater successes in the future.

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