Oral Statement
Andrew C. Hove, Jr.
Acting Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
before the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services
United States House of Representatives
July 29, 1997
Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss
the efforts of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to implement the
Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Results Act). The FDIC strongly
supports the Act.
The Results Act applies the principles of sound business management to the Federal
government. These principles include setting goals through long-range strategic and
annual operating plans, measuring outcomes or results of operations, and comparing
operating results to planned performance.
I came to government from the private sector, where, as a manager for more than 30
years, I witnessed these principles in action, and I used them myself. They make
organizations more effective and efficient.
Even before the Results Act went into effect, the FDIC followed business management
principles, and we are proud of our planning accomplishments. Recently, we have
slightly modified the formatting of our planning and performance measurement
initiatives to meet the requirements of the Results Act.
The FDIC has drafted a Corporate Strategic Plan and an Annual Performance Plan. We
also have developed a performance reporting process that captures our progress in
meeting the goals and objectives in both the Strategic Plan and the Performance Plan.
My written testimony covers each of these areas in detail, as well as the FDIC's efforts
to consult with Congress and with our stakeholders, such as insured depository
institutions, and the public, regarding our Strategic Plan.
I submit that written testimony for the record, and today I will briefly touch on several of
its highlights.
In the mid-1980s, the FDIC developed a Quarterly Status Report, reviewing corporate
performance in key areas, such as the timeliness and the cost of performing bank
examinations.
Beginning in 1990, the FDIC required each division and office in the Corporation to
compile a business plan in conjunction with their budget request.
Andrew C. Hove, Jr.
Acting Chairman
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
before the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services
United States House of Representatives
July 29, 1997
Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss
the efforts of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to implement the
Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Results Act). The FDIC strongly
supports the Act.
The Results Act applies the principles of sound business management to the Federal
government. These principles include setting goals through long-range strategic and
annual operating plans, measuring outcomes or results of operations, and comparing
operating results to planned performance.
I came to government from the private sector, where, as a manager for more than 30
years, I witnessed these principles in action, and I used them myself. They make
organizations more effective and efficient.
Even before the Results Act went into effect, the FDIC followed business management
principles, and we are proud of our planning accomplishments. Recently, we have
slightly modified the formatting of our planning and performance measurement
initiatives to meet the requirements of the Results Act.
The FDIC has drafted a Corporate Strategic Plan and an Annual Performance Plan. We
also have developed a performance reporting process that captures our progress in
meeting the goals and objectives in both the Strategic Plan and the Performance Plan.
My written testimony covers each of these areas in detail, as well as the FDIC's efforts
to consult with Congress and with our stakeholders, such as insured depository
institutions, and the public, regarding our Strategic Plan.
I submit that written testimony for the record, and today I will briefly touch on several of
its highlights.
In the mid-1980s, the FDIC developed a Quarterly Status Report, reviewing corporate
performance in key areas, such as the timeliness and the cost of performing bank
examinations.
Beginning in 1990, the FDIC required each division and office in the Corporation to
compile a business plan in conjunction with their budget request.
Each business plan included goals and measurable objectives. Divisions and offices
were required to report quarterly on the performance of these objectives.
In 1992, we began developing a strategic planning process. Following the banking crisis
of the late 1980s and early 1990s, we undertook a comprehensive planning effort to
review our mission. One of the results of this process was our placing a greater
emphasis on evaluating, monitoring, and addressing risks in the banking system.
Our Strategic Plan, which was approved by the Board in 1995, incorporated this new
focus and produced a number of key initiatives at the Corporation.
In 1996, the FDIC established its first Annual Performance Plan -- originally referred to
as the Corporate Business Plan at the FDIC -- which sets out steps to achieve the goals
and objectives of the Strategic Plan. In 1997, we began a quarterly reporting and review
process whereby the Chairman and senior FDIC management discuss and evaluate the
performance results relative to the Annual Performance Plan.
Our efforts to comply with the Results Act incorporate these and other earlier initiatives.
The final version of our Strategic Plan and the 1998 Annual Performance Plan will be
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Congress by
September 30, in accordance with the Results Act.
Since 1995, implementation of the Strategic Plan has resulted in cost savings
throughout the FDIC, and those savings are projected to continue.
For example, the corporate downsizing effort, a key strategic initiative over the past two
years, was accomplished largely through two buyout programs, which are projected to
result in net savings of $133.1 million.
In conclusion, I am pleased to report that the FDIC is not only well positioned to meet
the statutory requirements of the Results Act, but has been implementing strategic
planning and performance measurement well in advance of the statutory timetable.
The FDIC believes that our planning and budgeting processes have significantly
strengthened the management and operations of the Corporation, in addition to
providing substantial cost savings. The only programs we fund at the FDIC are those
contained in the Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan. We look forward to
continuing to achieve such results over the next several years.
Mr. Chairman, that concludes my testimony. I would be happy to respond to any
questions.
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were required to report quarterly on the performance of these objectives.
In 1992, we began developing a strategic planning process. Following the banking crisis
of the late 1980s and early 1990s, we undertook a comprehensive planning effort to
review our mission. One of the results of this process was our placing a greater
emphasis on evaluating, monitoring, and addressing risks in the banking system.
Our Strategic Plan, which was approved by the Board in 1995, incorporated this new
focus and produced a number of key initiatives at the Corporation.
In 1996, the FDIC established its first Annual Performance Plan -- originally referred to
as the Corporate Business Plan at the FDIC -- which sets out steps to achieve the goals
and objectives of the Strategic Plan. In 1997, we began a quarterly reporting and review
process whereby the Chairman and senior FDIC management discuss and evaluate the
performance results relative to the Annual Performance Plan.
Our efforts to comply with the Results Act incorporate these and other earlier initiatives.
The final version of our Strategic Plan and the 1998 Annual Performance Plan will be
submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Congress by
September 30, in accordance with the Results Act.
Since 1995, implementation of the Strategic Plan has resulted in cost savings
throughout the FDIC, and those savings are projected to continue.
For example, the corporate downsizing effort, a key strategic initiative over the past two
years, was accomplished largely through two buyout programs, which are projected to
result in net savings of $133.1 million.
In conclusion, I am pleased to report that the FDIC is not only well positioned to meet
the statutory requirements of the Results Act, but has been implementing strategic
planning and performance measurement well in advance of the statutory timetable.
The FDIC believes that our planning and budgeting processes have significantly
strengthened the management and operations of the Corporation, in addition to
providing substantial cost savings. The only programs we fund at the FDIC are those
contained in the Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan. We look forward to
continuing to achieve such results over the next several years.
Mr. Chairman, that concludes my testimony. I would be happy to respond to any
questions.
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