Outcome and outputs

The National Archives of Australia’s Outcome and Outputs Framework 2002–03 has provided a basis for work planning, resource allocation and performance assessment within government resourcing and policies. The Outcome and Outputs Reports that follow provide an assessment of the Archives’ progress towards achieving the performance measures, indicators and targets.

The performance information that the Archives used to assess its level of achievement against outputs during 2002–03 is shown on the following page.

In 2002–03 the Archives adjusted its outputs from 12 to 2 – Output 1.1 and Output 1.2. The adjustment was made to remove unnecessary detail and to bring the Archives’ budgeting parameters in line with department and government conventions. The Archives has provided comprehensive detail in its performance reporting to enable comparison with the previous year’s performance.

Outcome and outputs report

Outcome

In the interests of accountable government and for the benefit of the community, the National Archives of Australia promotes reliable recordkeeping and maintains a visible, accessible and known archival collection.

Output 1.1

Enable and promote best practice in the management of government records from the point of creation for as long as required to support the needs of government and the people.

1.1.1	Recordkeeping standards, policies and guidelines
1.1.2	Training and advisory services to support implementation of recordkeeping standards
1.1.3	Promotion of recordkeeping
1.1.4	Authorisation, approval or certification of disposal and custody of Commonwealth records, recordkeeping arrangements and services
1.1.5	The national archival collection is maintained and managed in appropriate conditions
1.1.6	Other records stored efficiently to support the rights and entitlements of citizens and the Commonwealth
1.1.7	Archival items in critical condition treated to extend their useful life and service potential

Output 1.2

Develop, manage and promote a visible, known and accessible national collection that engages and informs the community; and foster appreciation of the role of archives in society.

1.2.1	A collection reviewed to current appraisal standards
1.2.2	An organised and known collection
1.2.3	Public information
1.2.4	Reference services
1.2.5	Publications and websites
1.2.6	Exhibitions
1.2.7	Education programs and events