Plans, Performance, Budget

Congressional Budget Justification

The FY 2027 Congressional Budget Justification describes the funding required for State to carry out its missions worldwide. Read More About Congressional Budgets»

Agency Financial Report

The FY 2025 Agency Financial Report provides an overview of the Department’s financial and performance data to help Congress, the President, and the public assess our stewardship over the resources entrusted to us. Read More About Agency Financial Reports»

Inspector General Audits and Reports

The Office of Inspector General conducts independent audits, inspections, and investigations that advance the missions of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Reports

GAO reports on all federal agencies to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government.

Agency Strategic Plan

The Agency Strategic Plan sets forth the vision and direction for how the Department will implement U.S. foreign policy and foreign assistance.

Performance Plans and Reports

The Department of State’s annual performance plans and reports, submitted to the President, the Congress, and the American public, describe progress the Department is making toward the achievement of its long-term strategic goals and set forth performance targets for future years.

In some years, the Department of State has included its annual performance plan and report in the Congressional Budget Justification (CBJ).

Evidence Act Reports

The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act) requires agency heads to complete an agency-level evidence-building plan (learning agenda), evaluation plan, and assessment of capacity to support the development and use of evidence. For more resources about Evidence Act implementation, please visit Evidence, Evaluation, and Learning webpage.

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