1. U.S. Department of Agriculture eGovernment Program 1 A long list of e-opportunities are the outcomes of the EC, EGWG, interviews, visioning sessions and best practices. eGovernment Working Group Visioning Sessions Industry and Government Best Practice Long list of Opportunities Interviews Executive Council

2. U.S. Department of Agriculture eGovernment Program Examples of “Long List” Opportunities Create strong Internet presence for Ag in the Classroom, integrate with TV show, class materials, other media Virtual trade shows Kiosks available in USDA service centers with live chat capabilities Provide training to business partners on how to use new eGovernment features and applications Extranets for partners with data exchange capabilities Portals for state and local governments to access data and links related to programs they help administer Create integrated, standard Department-wide data collection and reports tool to eliminate redundant reporting Enhance employee directory to include searchable information on skillset, project, expert qualifications, etc, and make Department-wide These “long list” opportunities must be evaluated to develop a “short list.” Scoring Approach Unacceptable (0) Acceptable (3) Ideal (5) Strategic.. Financial.. Ability to deliver/Liklihood of Implementation.. Weighting Scores for each opportunity High Low High Strategic and financial score combined “Short list” Low “Short List”

3. U.S. Department of Agriculture eGovernment Program Sample scoring criteria Weighting (%)Strategic Criteria XYZ.... Better Fulfill Mission/Helps Implement USDA Strategic Plan/APP Addresses legislative requirements Opportunity for USDA to demonstrate Leadership/create Government or Industry Best Practice/be “first mover” XYZ… XYZ... Score 1 Rationale Cross Mission Area/Cross Agency XYZ... Develop new or improve integrated products and services for USDA’s customers, business partners, employees XYZ... 100% 75% 4 5 4 5 4 1 Scores of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest/best score ILLUSTRATIVE USDA Sample Prioritization Criteria Provides learning opportunities XYZ... 75%4 Total Score 1 4 5 4 5 3 3 Overall Strategic Average4

4. U.S. Department of Agriculture eGovernment Program Sample scoring criteria Weighting (%)Financial Criteria XYZ.... XYZ… XYZ... Score 1 Rationale XYZ... 100% 75% 4 5 4 4 1 Scores of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest/best score USDA Sample Prioritization Criteria Total Score 1 4 5 4 3 Overall Financial Average4 Costs Lowered (increased efficiency and effectiveness) Revenue Generated Estimated Funding Required Leverages existing funding/current budget/ investments ILLUSTRATIVE

5. U.S. Department of Agriculture eGovernment Program Sample scoring criteria Weighting (%) Ability to Execute/ Likelihood to Implement Criteria XYZ.... XYZ… XYZ... Score 1 Rationale XYZ... 100% 75% 4 3 4 5 4 1 Scores of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest/best score USDA Sample Prioritization Criteria Total Score 1 4 3 4 5 3 Overall Execution/Likelihood Average3.8 Can be delivered quickly to create speed-to-value/ a “Quick Hit” Leverages core business capabilities Leverages current e-initiatives and e-infrastructure Level of Project/Program Office Support Transfer solution from other Government Agency or Private Sector ILLUSTRATIVE

6. U.S. Department of Agriculture eGovernment Program Opp 5 Opp 1 Opp 9 Opp 7 Opp 6 Opp 2 Opp 8 Opp 4 Opp 3 Opp 14 Strategic and financial attractiveness Ability to deliver Strategic/Financial Versus Ability to Deliver Low (2) High (5) Opp 13 “Short list” opportunities Low (2) Opp 12 Quantitative scoring supported qualitative strategic choice