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Program Evaluation & Improvement
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The FSIS Program Evaluation & Improvement Staff (PEIS)
provides leadership and technical expertise in all areas related
to evaluation.
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Final Evaluation Reports
Examples of final evaluation reports that PEIS has written or
contracted for FSIS clients are presented here.
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PEIS Mission
PEIS formulates evaluation plans and conducts evaluations of existing and proposed
programs, program components, inspection methods, and Agency policies, directives
and regulations. PEIS also provides technical expertise and related services to
all FSIS offices to facilitate data collection efforts, literature reviews and data
searches, planning efforts, task force activities and both qualitative and quantitative
data analysis.
Evaluation is the process of gathering and analyzing objective information in a
systematic manner to assess a program or policy. The primary purpose for conducting
an evaluation is to assist in program planning, implementation, improvement, and
accountability. Evaluations provide practical information to assist decision makers,
document program success or show how to improve efforts, supply information to enhance
the credibility of programs, and educate the public, Congress, and industry about Agency
activities.
Why should you do a program evaluation?
Consider evaluation as a way to document your successes, improve your program, build
knowledge about what works best, and help justify future efforts. Evaluators can help
you clearly state the objectives of your program, measure your successes, and use varied
data to build logical arguments around what should be done to continue and improve your
program. PEIS evaluations of FSIS programs have documented program strengths as well as
identified problems and solutions, brought new insights to bear on program procedures
and issues, and helped program managers develop feasible policy options. Evaluations
may also be used to assess management controls associated with Agency programs as
referred to in the
Office of Management and Budget Circular A-123: Management Accountability and Control.
If you would like to obtain additional materials, are interested in formal training in evaluation,
or would like to schedule an evaluation of your FSIS program, please contact us at (202) 720-6735.
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