Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability
The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) exists to support the Legislature in monitoring and improving the performance of State government by conducting independent, objective reviews of State programs and activities with a focus on effectiveness, efficiency and economical use of resources. Within this context, OPEGA also evaluates compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Using an independent perspective, OPEGA:
- provides timely and credible information for identifying risks and making decisions;
- facilitates positive change by recognizing excellence, recommending improvements and working collaboratively to assure effective action is taken; and
- fosters a more complete and accurate understanding of State government through its reports and communications.
OPEGA is a non-partisan, independent legislative office. Authorizing legislation: MRSA, Title 3 § 991 - § 1002.
Staffing:
- Peter Schleck, Director
- Matt Kruk, Principal Analyst
- Amy Gagne, Senior Analyst
- Jennifer Henderson, Senior Analyst
- Kari Hojara, Senior Analyst
- Joel Lee, Analyst
- Lisa Plimpton, Analyst
- Hillary Risler, Analyst
- Vacant, Administrative Secretary
OPEGA seeks to be a model for best practices in government and is committed to:
- Independence and objectivity
- Professionalism, ethics and integrity
- Participatory, collaborative approach
- Timely, effective communications
- Valuable recommendations
- Continuous improvement
- Using skilled and knowledgeable staff
- Minimizing disruption of operations
- Identifying root causes
- Measuring its own performance
- Smart use of its own resources
The Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability (OPEGA) exists to support the Legislature in monitoring and improving the performance of State government by conducting independent, objective reviews of State programs and activities with a focus on effectiveness, efficiency and economical use of resources. Within this context, OPEGA also evaluates compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Using an independent perspective, OPEGA:
- provides timely and credible information for identifying risks and making decisions;
- facilitates positive change by recognizing excellence, recommending improvements and working collaboratively to assure effective action is taken; and
- fosters a more complete and accurate understanding of State government through its reports and communications.
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OPEGA is a non-partisan, independent legislative office. Authorizing legislation: MRSA, Title 3 § 991 - § 1002.
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OPEGA seeks to be a model for best practices in government and is committed to:
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