San Francisco Administrative Code § 88.3 Definitions

For the purposes of this Chapter:

(a) "Performance goal" means a target level of performance expressed as a tangible, measurable objective, against which actual achievement can be compared, including a goal expressed as a quantitative standard, value, or rate;

(b) "Performance indicator" means a particular value or characteristic used to measure output or outcome;

(c) "Program activity" means a specific activity or project as listed in the program and financing schedules of the annual budget of the City and County of San Francisco;

(d) "Program evaluation" means an assessment through objective measurement and systematic analysis of the manner and extent to which city programs achieve intended objectives; and

(e) "Department" means an executive department, which does not include offices within departments. (Added by Ord. 1-00, File No. 991879, App. 1/13/2000)