Evaluation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010189",
  "term": "Evaluation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Evaluation has several distinguishing characteristics relating to focus, methodology, and function. Evaluation (1) assesses the effectiveness of an ongoing program in achieving its objectives, (2) relies on the standards of project design to distinguish a program's effects from those of other forces, and (3) aims at program improvement through a modification of current operations.\n\n2. In records disposition, the process of assessing the value of records to recommend or determine their retention periods, making the records either temporary or permanent.\n\n3. The inspection, audit, or review of records management programs, either by the agency or by NARA and/or GSA, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.\n\n4. The process of assessing the adequacy of one or more safety, health, or environmental programs, systems, procedures, or records (or components of programs, systems, procedures, or records) to determine the extent to which specified properties are present.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PROGRAM AUDIT",
    "PROGRAM INSPECTION",
    "PROGRAM REVIEW"
  ],
  "subject": "Policy and guidance",
  "see_also": [
    "Audit",
    "Inspection",
    "General Services Administration"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Program Evaluation Glossary",
    "Records Glossary",
    "Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System Terms and Definitions"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/evaluation/"
}