The Harris County Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s Office is a new County department created by the Commissioners Court to provide the members of Commissioners Court and County departments with access to nonpartisan policy research and analysis to support policy decision-making. The Analyst’s Office receives requests directly from member offices of Commissioners Court and produces reports in response to those requests. The mission and scope of the Analyst’s Office includes: To serve Commissioners Court and their staff by being the primary provider of timely and accurate reports related to the efficiency and effectiveness of various County operations, to include fiscal and policy analysis that support the strategic planning, decision making, and requests of Commissioners Court. Additionally, at the request of Commissioners Court, the Office will conduct operational assessments for County departments with department heads appointed by Commissioners Court. At the authorization of Commissioners Court, similar assessments may be conducted if requested by elected department heads seeking services from this office.