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OUR MISSION
To provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.
OUR VISION
We strive to reach the next level of safety and efficiency and to demonstrate global leadership in how we safely integrate new users and technologies into our aviation system. We are accountable to the American public and our aviation stakeholders.
OUR VALUES
Safety Is Our Passion We work so that all air and space travelers arrive safely at their destinations.
Excellence Is Our Promise We seek results that embody professionalism, transparency, and accountability.
Integrity Is Our Touchstone We perform our duties honestly, with moral soundness, and with the highest level of ethics.
People Are Our Strength Our success depends on the respect, diversity, collaboration, and commitment of our workforce.
Innovation Is Our Signature We foster creativity and vision to provide solutions beyond today’s boundaries.
Above: Passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Joel Carillet/iStock. Cover photo: Social distancing floor stickers greet passengers waiting to check in at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Photo by Erik S. Lesser/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock. Table of Contents*
2 Foreword 136 OTHER INFORMATION 3 In a Day’s Work 137 Summary of Financial Statement Audit and 4 A Message from the Administrator Management Assurances 138 Payment Integrity 8 MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND 139 Fraud Reduction Report ANALYSIS 139 Real Property 9 History of Modern Aviation and the Creation of 140 Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustments the FAA 142 Grants Programs 10 FAA Organization 143 Administrative Services Franchise Fund 12 FAA in Action: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency 148 Summary of Inspector General’s Top 14 Major Accomplishments Management and Performance Challenges 21 Ongoing Challenges 169 List of Acronyms and Abbreviations 22 Performance Highlights 25 Performance at a Glance THE FAA CENTERS 28 Alignment of FAA Costs and Strategic Goals 19 The FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center 29 Financial Highlights 20 Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center 35 Budgetary Integrity: FAA Resources and How They Are Used CROSSCHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE 38 Management Control Highlights 24 Expanding the FAA’s Firefighting Research 39 Management Assurances Capability 40 Financial Management Systems Strategy and 34 Maintaining Airport Safety During COVID-19: How Actions the FAA Helped Accommodate Thousands of Idled Aircraft 42 PERFORMANCE RESULTS 37 Improved Stakeholder Engagement—Online! 43 Performance Measures Overview 41 FAA Challenges Students to Build Virtual Airports 70 Quality Assurance of Performance Data 50 Preserving Airports During the Public Health Emergency: CARES Act Airport Grants 74 Quality Financial Management 73 FAA Administrator Completes Boeing 737 MAX Flight 80 FINANCIAL RESULTS 81 A Message from the Chief Financial Officer WE WELCOME YOUR COMMENTS 82 Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Quality (inside back cover) Control Review 87 Independent Auditors’ Report 92 Management’s Response to the FY 2020 THIS REPORT AND REPORTS FROM PRIOR YEARS Independent Auditors’ Report ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FAA WEBSITE 93 Financial Statements 97 Notes to the Financial Statements 131 Required Supplementary Information
* All sections of this document are unaudited, with the exception of the Financial Statements and the Notes to the Financial Statements (pages 93–130). 2019 2018 2017 2016 2020 www.faa.gov/about/plans_reports/#performance Foreword The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). By directives, the Office of Management and Budget, with statutory authority from the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, requires the FAA to prepare financial statements separate from those of the DOT. The FAA consolidates its key data and information and provides it to the DOT to incorporate into their corresponding reports. Although the FAA is not required to prepare a separate Agency Financial Report or Performance and Accountability Report (PAR), it does so to better demonstrate the agency’s accountability by presenting performance, management, and financial information using the same statutory and guidance framework as that used by the DOT. For this reason, the FAA has produced its own PAR since fiscal year (FY) 2002.
The success of our financial stewardship is due to the diligent efforts of our employees who practice sound fiscal policies in supporting our mission, programs, and systems. We thank our people for their dedication and commitment to our mission and their transparent reporting of the important work of the agency.
The FAA is committed to providing the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world, and fulfilling its mission in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner. This commitment is ongoing and the FAA is proud of the recognition we have received over the years for transparent reporting of our performance and accountability. The Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) award program was established by the Association of Government Accountants in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officers Council and the Office of Management and Budget to improve government accountability by streamlining reporting and improving the effectiveness of reports. The FAA has received the prestigious CEAR award 16 of the last 17 years. Receiving the CEAR award is a significant accomplishment for a federal agency. We are also extremely honored to have been recognized seven times with special “best in class” awards for elements of our PAR that were considered to be the best across all of government. Also, for the first time in CEAR history, this year's awards program included a CEAR with Value-Added Distinction Award. This is the “Academy Award” VISIT US FROM of government financial and performance reporting YOUR awarded to one agency for highlighting, in their MOBILE DEVICE FY 2019 PAR, how financial management excellence M.FAA.GOV adds value to an agency’s management and delivery of its mission. FAA is extremely proud to be the first recipient of this inaugural award.
2 FISCAL YEAR 2020 FAA PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT In a Day’s Work
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