Characteristics of Step 4
Implementing Organization-Wide Records Management

Step 4, Implementing Organization-Wide Records Management (ORM) is the point at which ORM is prevalent throughout all program areas and has gained the much needed attention of top management.

Practices that characterize this step:

  • A) Policies and procedures are updated to incorporate changes made to recordkeeping systems. Active involvement and full support of top management is essential at this step.

  • B) Your program has an approved budget for capital expenditures, in addition to regular operating expenses.

  • C) New recordkeeping systems and records management practices and processes are being implemented.

  • D) Monitoring of procedural implementation expands to include electronic records management.

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