Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)

The GPRA of 1993 (Public Law 103-62) mandates performance-based management by Federal agencies, focusing on results or outcomes in monitoring the effectiveness of Federal programs and their progress toward achieving national goals. The law places increased emphasis on collecting, reporting, and reviewing data to hold the agency accountable for achieving results with public funds. As a condition of receiving a SAMHSA grant, grantees must collect and report data on performance measures specified by the agency. In addition, participation in evaluation studies that collect program data to answer broader questions regarding efficiency or effectiveness may be required, depending on the program.