... discussion the committee uses the terms inputs, outputs, and out-comes as defined by OMB, except as modified and discussed below: • Inputs are agency resources—such as funding, facilities, ... Assessment Rating Tool Process, 29 The Consequences of a “No” Answer to a Program Assessment Rating Tool Question, 30 Evaluation Mechanisms Used by Other Agencies, 31 Methods Used by Industry, ... by using such units as dollars and hours. Examples may include time re-quired to conduct site assessments, average cost per measurement or analysis, and what percentage of external grants are...