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PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD

Forward-Looking Information

The Board’s FY 2021 Budget focuses on key capabilities and anticipated performance in the
following areas:

Ø Providing effective and timely advice regarding the protection of privacy and civil
liberties in the development and implementation of legislation, regulations, and
policies related to efforts to protect the nation against terrorism.
Ø Conducting effective oversight of executive branch authorities, policies, and
activities related to efforts to protect the nation against terrorism to ensure
appropriate protection of privacy and civil liberties.

Ø Offering insight on the effects of new and emerging technologies on the balance
between government power and privacy and civil liberties.
Ø Promoting transparency regarding the Board’s activities and issues within its
jurisdiction, to the extent consistent with the protection of classified information
and applicable law.
Ø Continuing to build and strengthen relationships with agency P/CL Officers and to
coordinate the activities of those officers on relevant interagency matters.

Ø Continuing to strengthen the Board’s institutional capacity. This includes a
continued focus on recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff; maintaining
robust cybersecurity; and exercising effective financial management to ensure that
taxpayers dollars are spent wisely.

Ø Continuing to implement the Board’s FY 2019-2022 Strategic Plan as new initiatives
for the next strategic plan are developed for Board consideration and approval.

The Board anticipates the following accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2021:
Workforce – The Board’s FY 2021 workforce anticipated performance objectives include:

Ø Continuing to encourage and facilitate staff participation in external training
programs to ensure the ongoing professional development of the PCLOB’s
workforce;
Ø Maintaining human-resource practices, policies, guidance, and workforce plans that
inspire and motivate employees and support mission success; and

Ø Sustaining a positive and professional workplace environment.

Internal Policies – Professional, effective internal management is the foundation of the
Board’s ability to operate as a freestanding federal agency. During FY 2021, the Board
anticipates completing its efforts to refine its internal policies and procedures.

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