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AGA GFMC Exam - Topic 2 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for AGA's GFMC exam
Question #: 5
Topic #: 2
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A local government is reviewing the performance of a contractor that is collecting trash for the county. Performance can be measured based upon the cost

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Suggested Answer: B

Why Measure Performance Based on Cost per Ton of Trash Collected?

Cost per ton of trash collected is a direct, objective, and quantifiable measure of the contractor's performance. It reflects how efficiently the contractor is operating relative to the amount of trash being managed.

This measure aligns with the principle of output-based performance evaluation, which focuses on results (e.g., tons of trash collected) rather than inputs or unrelated factors.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A . Per mile traveled: Mileage is not directly tied to performance; it depends on the route structure and geography, not the quantity of trash collected.

C . Comparison with closest comparable jurisdiction: While this may provide context, it is not a specific performance measure.

D . Per employee: Employee count does not directly measure performance or efficiency in trash collection operations.

Reference and Documents:

GAO Guide on Contract Performance Evaluation: Recommends using measurable and outcome-based metrics like cost per ton collected for performance reviews.

Best Practices in Local Government Contracting (AGA): Highlights output-based measures for evaluating contractor performance.


by Kris at Jul 14, 2025, 11:46 AM

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Jesus
2 months ago
Not sure about that, what if they just collect lighter trash?
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Lovetta
2 months ago
Totally agree, that's the best way to see efficiency!
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Tomas
2 months ago
I think measuring cost per ton makes the most sense.
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Vallie
3 months ago
Wait, are we really comparing with other jurisdictions? Seems unfair.
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Leana
3 months ago
Per mile travelled could be misleading too, depends on the routes!
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Verona
3 months ago
I feel like measuring cost per employee could be misleading, but I can't recall why exactly. It seems less relevant to performance.
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Corazon
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether per mile travelled is a good measure since it might not reflect efficiency in collection.
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Quinn
4 months ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed comparing costs with other jurisdictions, so option C could be relevant too.
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Eliseo
4 months ago
I think measuring cost per ton of trash collected makes the most sense, but I'm not entirely sure if that accounts for all variables.
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Beckie
4 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Measuring the cost per mile travelled seems like the most straightforward and objective way to assess the contractor's performance. That's the option I'm going with.
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Lauran
4 months ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I'm not sure which of these options would be the best way to evaluate the contractor's performance. I'll need to re-read the question and think it through carefully.
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Roslyn
4 months ago
Ah, this is a good one. I think measuring the cost per ton of trash collected would give the most relevant and actionable data to assess the contractor's efficiency.
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Shalon
4 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each option to decide which would be the best way to measure the contractor's performance.
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Brittani
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about performance metrics. I'll carefully read through the options and think about which one would provide the most useful information for evaluating the contractor's performance.
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Tu
5 months ago
You know, they should just measure it by how many banana peels are left on the street. That's a real indicator of performance, am I right?
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Felix
5 months ago
A) per mile travelled? What is this, a taxi service? Let's keep it simple and go with B).
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Ben
5 months ago
Exactly! It's straightforward and fair.
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Eileen
5 months ago
But what about the distance? A) could matter too, right?
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Lonna
5 months ago
Nah, let's focus on the trash amount only. B) is best!
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Micah
5 months ago
B) per ton of trash collected seems right!
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Miles
6 months ago
Hmm, D) per employee? I bet that would really rile up the union. Let's go with something less controversial.
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Felicitas
7 months ago
I believe measuring performance per employee could also be useful to see how efficient the contractor is in utilizing their workforce.
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Jose
7 months ago
I think comparing with the closest comparable jurisdiction is also important to get a better understanding of the contractor's performance.
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Jose
7 months ago
I agree with Tarra, it makes sense to measure based on the amount of trash collected.
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Louvenia
7 months ago
I don't know, C) comparison with closest comparable jurisdiction could be interesting. Gotta see how we stack up against the neighbors!
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Vanna
7 months ago
B) per ton of trash collected seems like the most logical metric to me. That's what really matters, right?
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Cherelle
6 months ago
B) I agree, that's the most important factor to consider.
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Lindsey
6 months ago
A) per ton of trash collected.
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Tarra
7 months ago
I think performance should be measured per ton of trash collected.
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