 Based on the responses to those questions, programs were given a numerical score that aligned with a categorical scale of performance ranging from effective, moderately effective, adequate or ineffective.In cases where evaluators felt they could not make a judgment, programs were assigned a "results not demonstrated" judgment, which was generally believed to be a negative assessment on a par with
an ineffective grade.To complete the tool, OMB budget examiners conducted extensive consultation with agency staff, though the final judgment rested with the OMB.