The Measuring Performance Reference Guide is divided into the sections shown below.

Part One

• Introduction
• What is Performance Measurement?
• Why Measure Performance?
• Accountability Framework
• Role of the Auditor General
• The Government Business Plan
• Managing for Results

Part Two

• Measuring Performance
• Types of Measures
• Use of Measures
• Criteria for Selecting Measures

Part Three

• The Structure of Alberta's Performance Measurement System
• Measuring Up
• Core Government Measures
• Ministry Measures
• Ministry Performance Reporting
• Relationship Between Government and Ministry Plans
• Societal Indicators
• Watchlist Measures

Part Four

• Why Focus on Results?
• Using Performance Information
• Analysing Measurement Information
• Government Business Planning
• Performance Based Budgeting
• Benchmarking

Part Five

• Appendix A - Glossary
• Appendix B - Government Business Plan
• Appendix C - Government Accountability Act - ordering instructions