2-15-2222. Policy -- performance measures. (1) It is the policy of the legislature that the department shall adopt comprehensive accountability systems. As part of the accountability systems, the department shall develop strategic plans.

(2) The performance measures included in a strategic plan must indicate how progress toward the department's or an agency's goals and objectives is succeeding. Performance measures are intended to focus department or agency efforts in implementing legislative intent, prioritizing goals and objectives, and allocating resources. Performance measures must focus on key processes. Each measure must be central to the success of the process being measured. The performance measures must be designed to provide information that is meaningful and that is useful to decisionmakers.