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What is Performance Management?
Performance management is the ongoing and systematic means of monitoring progress toward goals and ultimately improving results. In order to improve results, the data collected and reported upon must be used in decision making. Incorporating performance data into decision making can result in improved customer satisfaction, cost savings, and increased organizational efficiency. Performance management provides decision makers with data and evidence upon which to base policy decisions.
The view the City's most recent performance measures, please see the link below. For any questions regarding the City's Performance Measures or to provide feedback, please contact citymanager@downeyca.org.
City of Downey Performance Measures Budget 2019-2020
City's Performance Management Process
Since 2013, the City utilizes its Mission Statement, City Council Priorities, annual goals & objectives, and ongoing performance measures to articulate the City’s purpose and how it achieves its purpose.
More specifically, during each budget cycle, the Downey City Council holds a Goal Setting Retreat and through the City Mission Statement and City Council Priorities, develops objectives and goals for the upcoming budget year. A quarterly status report is given to the City Council of the status of the current budget year objective and goals. A Final quarterly report is given through a formal City Accomplishments Brochure that is available for public viewing.
FY 2023-2024 Accomplishments
FY 2022-2023 - Accomplishments
FY 2021-2022 - Accomplishments
FY 2020-2021 - Accomplishments
FY 2019-2020 - Accomplishments
FY 2018-2019 - Accomplishments
FY 2017-2018 - Accomplishments
FY 2016-2017 - Accomplishments
FY 2015-2016 - Accomplishments
FY 2014-2015 - Accomplishments
City Council Priorities:
- Fiscal Responsibility - Maintain a Financially Stable Local Government
- Efficiency & Adaptability - Create an environment where new process and programs are encouraged and are used to improve internal and external services
- Economic Vibrancy - Support community needs through a stable, vibrant and diverse local economy
- Quality of Life, Safety and Infrastructure - Foster a safe community through key investments and provide inclusive, diverse community programs an activities
- Public Engagement - Cultivate a trustworthy and participatory local government through equitable, transparent, and effective processes
Also during the budget process, City Departments review and update their respective ongoing performance measures. These measures help Departments and management make more effective decisions, provide higher quality services, and assist in improved allocation of resources and identify improvement initiatives.
To educate residents on the city's performance and enhance government accountability and transparency, the annual goals and objectives, and ongoing performance measures are included in the City's Annual Budget, shared through social media, and discussed at public meetings.
Lastly, the City also conducts periodic residents surveys to ensure it is prioritizing residents interests and providing excellent customer service.