This section does not apply to a performance evaluation conducted in accordance with the Maryland Program Evaluation Act. A performance evaluation conducted by the Office may include: evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy with which resources are used; determining whether desired program results are achieved; determining whether a program aligns with the unit’s mission; evaluating whether a program duplicates another program or activity within another unit; evaluating whether the governmental activity or unit under evaluation operates: in an open and accountable manner, with public access to records and meetings, safeguards against conflicts of interest, and opportunity for public participation; and in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner that complies fully with law and State policy; determining the reliability of performance measures, as defined in § 3–1001 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, identified in: the managing for results agency strategic plan developed under § 3–1002(c) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; or the StateStat strategic plan and performance measurement report submitted to the Secretary of Budget and Management under § 3–1003(d) of the State Finance and Procurement Article; and for a performance evaluation of a local school system: evaluating whether or not the school system is complying with federal and State laws and regulations; analyzing grading standards, graduation requirements, assessments, procurement, and equitable use of resources among the schools within the system evaluated; and identifying instances of fraud, waste, and abuse.