RELATED January 15, 2026 How Congress Should Shape AI Implementation in Federal Agencies December 10, 2025 CX in 2030 and Contact Centers Project December 04, 2025 Communications Guide: Sharing the story of government’s impact Back to Reports A Critical Role at a Critical Time: A Survey of Performance Improvement Officers April 13, 2011 The Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thornton LLP surveyed federal PIOs or their designees at the largest federal agencies. The survey shows how PIOs see their roles and responsibilities. It also gauges their progress in establishing performance cultures and reveals the problems and frustrations PIOs face as they drive change in their agencies. Download (661k)