-Public performance reports should support a robust data analytics capability. A good performance report should include not only an explanation of data trends, but also provide analysis of causes and explore possible solutions to problematic trends.

in my opinion, It is used to indicate that there is an expectation that managers or agencies should achieve certain standards or norms, and that management improvements will be directed towards that end. In its turn, is the result of defining organizational objectives, specifying targets and performance measures and taking action to influence achievements against objectives.