Iowa Code § 8E.209
Records and data
Redline — January 1, 2012 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2012
1. The department, in consultation with the legislative services agency, the auditor of state, and agencies, shall establish and implement a system of periodic performance audits. The purpose of a performance audit is to assess the performance of an agency in carrying out its programs in light of the agency strategic plan, including the effectiveness of its programs, based on performance measures, performance targets, and performance data. The department may make recommendations to improve agency performance which may include modifying, streamlining, consolidating, expanding, redesigning, or eliminating programs.
2. The department, in cooperation with the legislative services agency and the auditor of state, shall provide for the analysis of the integrity and validity of performance data.
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Each agency is responsible for classifying records and data to facilitate safeguarding its own information and making that information available to appropriate audiences. The department may review any records and data an agency collects, creates, and maintains for purposes of monitoring the agency’s operations and assessing performance. Upon the department’s request, an agency shall provide the department with and routinely update such records and data that support enterprise-wide initiatives, planning or policy development, cross-agency collaboration, or performance or risk assessments. Data must be as granular as possible and include key dates and characteristics critical to monitoring and assessing performance and facilitating insights. Each agency shall provide data in a format required by the department and update the data on a schedule appropriate for the data.
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Official source: Iowa Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Iowa statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.