Office of Performance Accountability, Resources, and Technology (OPART)

The Office of Performance Accountability, Resources, and Technology (OPART):

• Ensures program planning is integrated with budget formulation and performance and serves as the Agency's focal point for Government Performance and Results Act activities.
• Plans and directs financial management activities including budget formulation, presentation, and execution functions and supports linking of the budget and planning processes.
• Provides human resource consultation services regarding all aspects of personnel management, workforce planning and restructuring, and the allocation and utilization of personnel resources.
• Analyzes internal organization and management, develops operating policies and procedures, and implements Agency management programs and policies.
• Coordinates the Agency's Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, competitive sourcing and FAIR Act, and Privacy Act activities.
• Conducts all business management aspects of the review, negotiation, award, and administration of Agency research grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
• Manages the analysis, selection, implementation, and operation of all aspects of the Agency's information technology infrastructure and telecommunication systems.
• Provides other Agency support services including the acquisition, management, and maintenance of supplies, equipment, and space.