{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-30-68","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 30-68","heading":"Evaluation criteria; self-studies","body":"A. Each study carried out pursuant to this chapter shall consider, as required: that there is a valid public need for the program or agency; that legislative intent is being carried out; that program and agency performance has been in the public interest; that program objectives have been defined; that intended program outcomes are measurable and have been accomplished; that program and agency operations are managed efficiently, economically, and effectively; or such other specific criteria as the Commission or standing committees deem necessary and desirable.B. Agency self-studies may be required in such form and manner as may be directed under the resolution provided for in § 30-67.1978, c. 388.","path":["Title 30. GENERAL ASSEMBLY","Chapter 8. LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND EVALUATION ACT"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/30-68/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:15:29Z","sha256":"1ebfb7ed9e4b603ae8c11968048f9315b7ebe45dcb230877dc1d2ff17d1b8feb","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-30-67","next":"us-va/va.-code-30-69"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}