D.C. posts FY 2027 Performance Plan outlining agency goals and measures

The District of Columbia has published its FY 2027 Performance Plan on the city’s official website, laying out agency objectives, performance measures and planned targets for the coming fiscal year. The document, posted by the city government, summarizes how executive offices and departments intend to track service delivery and align programs with budget priorities.

The plan compiles performance goals from across the Mayor’s Office and city agencies and presents the metrics the District will use to assess progress. It is intended to increase transparency about department-level priorities and to provide a baseline for oversight by the Council and the public. The posting on DC.gov makes the plan available to residents, service providers and advocates who follow city budgeting and program delivery.

What the plan contains

The FY 2027 Performance Plan presents agency-level goals, performance measures and targets tied to core municipal functions such as public services, housing, education, transportation and public health. It also describes the mechanisms through which agencies will report results and how those results will be used to inform management decisions. While the plan does not replace the formal budget, it is designed to align program performance with resource allocation and administrative priorities.

Agencies typically submit performance commitments that include measurable indicators and targets for the fiscal year. The combined document allows the Mayor’s Office and department leaders to compare plans across agencies, identify overlaps or gaps, and prioritize initiatives. Publishing the plan online provides a single point of reference for advocates, City Council staffers and media tracking municipal performance.

How it ties to budget and oversight

The performance plan is part of the District’s planning and accountability toolkit and is used alongside budget submissions during the annual budget cycle. Council members and oversight committees commonly use performance data to question agency priorities, evaluate program effectiveness and shape funding decisions. Making the plan public earlier in the budget process gives stakeholders time to analyze proposed measures ahead of hearings and markups.

Performance plans also serve internal management functions: agencies use indicators and targets to monitor progress, adjust operations, and report results at mid-year and year-end. For residents, the documents provide a clearer sense of what to expect from city services and how success will be measured.

City officials and community groups will likely review the FY 2027 plan as the District moves into formal budget negotiations and oversight hearings. The plan’s measures and targets will be referenced in coming budget briefings and public testimony as stakeholders press for results on key priorities.