

Home » Bureaus/Offices Reporting Directly to the Secretary » Deputy Secretary of State » Bureau of Budget and Planning » Releases on Budget and Planning » Performance and Accountability Reports and Agency Financial Reports » Joint Summary of Performance and Financial Information for Fiscal Year 2009 » Joint Summary of Performance and Financial Information for Fiscal Year 2009 (HTML) » Mission and Values
Advance freedom for the benefit of the American people and
the international community by helping to build and sustain a
more democratic, secure and prosperous world composed of
well-governed states that respond to the needs of their people, reduce widespread poverty, and act responsibly within the international system.
Commitment to the United States and the American people.
Maintenance of high ethical standards and integrity.
Excellence in the formulation of policy and management practices with room for creative dissent. Implementation of policy and management practices, regardless of personal views.
Responsibility for achieving United States foreign policy goals while meeting the highest performance standards.
Dedication to teamwork, professionalism, and the customer perspective.
Commitment to having a workforce that represents the diversity
of America.

The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department.
External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.