The Department of State is a federal agency that works for the economic, social and personal betterment of the citizens of the United States. It handles issues related to treaty affairs, foreign embassies and consular offices. The department operates through several subdivisions, such as administration, African affairs, allowances, authentication division and civil rights, as well as offices of coordinator for counterterrorism, chief information officer, and coordinator for reconstruction and stabilization. It manages a bureau of resource management that assists foreign affairs agency heads to develop policies, plans and programs to achieve foreign policy goals. Additionally, the Department of State utilizes the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART), which helps to assess and improve federal government s performances