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Federal Records Management: The Agency Self-Assessment
On May 1st, NARA (National Association of Records Archives) posted their agency self -assessment report. This is where all of the federal agencies self-report how they are performing against the statutory and regulatory records management requirements. Interestingly, this self-assessment was conducted before the Obama administrations memorandum about records management. Not surprising, is that agencies do [...]
Managing Government Records: Hurry Up and Wait
On November 28, 2011 the Obama Administration issued a presidential memorandum to have agencies evaluate their records management programs and determine what was needed to modernize and improve them. Responses were due March 27, 2012, and the administration will get back to the agencies with a decision on the directive in July. So what are [...]
Early Efforts Key for Complying with Obama Mandate
I’ve never fully agreed with the saying, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” To me, that’s sending the wrong message. I’m all about setting the tone from the get-go.
Managing Government Records with Corporate Savvy
Records management protocol has been shifted to the top of priority lists within government offices following a Presidential Memorandum late last year. This has encouraged federal agencies to investigate new ways of enhancing the efficiency and transparency of their operations. President Obama’s calls for reform were much more than political rhetoric, however, as each government [...]
