management s discussion and analysis 29 performance goals results in fy 2003 ssa made major strides toward achieving the long term agency strategic plan asp for 2008 accountability report par is opportunity to describe that progress presented context of government act 1993 gpra statute requires federal agencies develop institutionalize processes measure mission background annual app comprise main elements response requirements support budget request together these create a recurring cycle planning progra m execution measurement reporting by forging strong link between resources plans reports show what being accomplished reinforce money spent demonstrate effectiveness programs at officials staff use manage administer social security they are also used president congress when formulating programmatic policy decisions oversight public uses