Performance Measure 3

Goal or Target

Within the first 60 days of the start of each fiscal year (July 1), all recipients must provide a detailed spend plan, including all budget line items, to all HCCs within their jurisdiction and any interested health care entity.

ASPR will use this measure as a benchmark to assess achievement of preparedness goals for the health care system. Pursuant to Section 319C-1(g)(5) of the Public Health Service Act, failure to achieve this benchmark for one of two consecutive years may result in withholding of 10% of funding amounts and increased withholding amounts in subsequent years in which this benchmark is not met.

Operational Intent

This PM provides insight into fiscal preparedness and the ability of recipients to provide clear and transparent financial information to HCCs in a timely manner.

Data Reporting

Recipients should enter this information into the end-of-year performance measure module in PERFORMS during the specified time period for end-of-year reporting. SPPR will calculate duration from start of the fiscal year (July 1).

Definitions and Interpretation

• Number of calendar days: Calendar days, inclusive of weekends, holidays, and leap day (if applicable).


• Start of fiscal year: July 1 is the start date of each fiscal year. If extenuating circumstances prevent the timely award of HPP awards to recipients before or on this date, this start date will be adjusted to reflect the federal government’s delay in awarding funds to the recipients.


• Recipients to provide a detailed spend plan: The regular process by which recipients award a contract, cooperative agreement, or grant (collectively referred to as a subaward), which allows an HCC to legally enter into obligations or expend funding. Reimbursement of pre-award costs is generally not allowed.

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