Number: RL32663
Title: The Bush Administrations Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART)
Authors: Clinton T. Brass, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report discusses how the PART is structured, how it has been used, and how various commentators have assessed its design and implementation. Finally, the report discusses potential criteria for assessing the PART, or other program evaluations, which Congress might consider during the budget process, in oversight of federal agencies and programs, and in consideration of legislation that relates to the PART or program evaluation generally.
Pages: 21
Date: November 5, 2004