Mission, Vision, and Goals

Keeping America Informed

Mission

Keeping America Informed as the official, digital, and secure source for producing, preserving, and distributing official Federal Government publications and information products for Congress, Federal agencies, and the American public.

Vision

An informed nation that has convenient and reliable access to their government’s information through GPO’s products and services.

Core Values

Commitment, Customer Service, Innovation, Diversity, Integrity, and Teamwork

Goals

  • Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations
  • Enhance access to Federal Government information
  • Strengthen our position as the government-wide authority on publishing
  • Promote collaboration and innovation within government
  • Engage employees and enhance internal operations

What We Do

  • Produce and distribute information products and services for all three branches of the Federal Government, including U.S. passports for the Department of State as well as the official publications of Congress, the White House, and other Federal agencies in digital and print formats.
  • Provide for permanent public access to Federal Government information at no charge through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and govinfo.
  • Operate distribution centers in Laurel, MD and Pueblo, CO that fulfill orders for Government publications.

Strategy and Performance

Strategic Plans

FY2018-2022
FY2014-2018
FY2013-2017
FY2012-2016
FY2011-2015

Annual Performance Plans and Performance Reports

FY19 and FY17
FY18 and FY16
FY17 and FY15
FY16/FY15 and FY14

Mid-Year Progress Reports

FY2014
FY2013

Strategic Accomplishments

FY2013
FY2012
FY2011