What if OMB and agencies disagree about how to interpret a PART question?
First, consult the PART Guidance, which is available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/part/2006_part_guidance.pdf. If the guidance does not adequately address the area of disagreement, agencies and OMB examiners should consult with members of the Performance Evaluation Team (PET) for additional assistance. Agencies and OMB examiners are encouraged to first consult with the PET member in their respective division. Additional guidance may be issued if the PET determines that the PART question results in significant confusion on the question’s intent, criteria for “yes/no”, standards for evidence, etc. Agencies and OMB examiners will be notified if such action is taken.
