On a governmentwide basis, Congress, under the bi-partisan leadership of this Committee and the House Government Reform Committee, has established a statutory framework consisting of requirements for goal-setting and performance measurement, financial management, and information technology management, all aimed at improving the performance, management, and accountability of the federal government.
Congress has established a statutory framework in order to improve the overall performance of the federal government.
They made Parameswara an offer he could not  port facilities and an annual financial tribute in exchange for Chinese protection against the marauding Thais.