We would like to call your attention to three recent releases from our office. First, the GRS team has recently produced an updated version of the machine-implementable GRS file. This update adds a new field containing the full disposition instruction in text form. We produce this version of the GRS as a resource for agencies. … Continue reading Recent Updates From our Office
Tag: Compliance and Oversight
Release of Annual Records Management Report
We are pleased to announce the publication of NARA’s Federal Agency Records Management Annual Report, 2021. This consolidated report provides a summary analysis of the state of records management programs across the federal government. In January 2022, NARA required federal agencies to submit three reports: the annual Senior Agency Official for Records Management (SAORM) Report, … Continue reading Release of Annual Records Management Report
CDO Coordination with RM Report Released
Our office recently conducted an assessment report of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) role’s relationship to records management. This report has now been posted on our website. We conducted this assessment because we were interested in the relationship and linkages between agency CDO programs and records management as the new CDO role and responsibilities are … Continue reading CDO Coordination with RM Report Released
Release of Annual Records Management Report
We are pleased to announce the publication of NARA’s Federal Agency Records Management Annual Report, 2019. This consolidated report provides a summary analysis of the state of federal records management programs across the Federal Government. The 2019 reporting period began in January 2020 and was extended into May due to COVID-19. NARA required federal agencies … Continue reading Release of Annual Records Management Report
Oversight Activity Report Issued
Our office just released the first ever Semi-Annual Report of Records Management Oversight Activities. This report highlights themes, key observations, and recommendations for action we have identified while conducting recent oversight inspections. We hope this information is helpful to records officers and records management staff in federal agencies. This report summarizes records management oversight activities … Continue reading Oversight Activity Report Issued
Records Management Annual Report Released
We are pleased to announce the publication of NARA’s Federal Agency Records Management Annual Report, 2017. It is now available on our website. In 2017, we required Federal agencies to submit three annual reports: the Senior Agency Official for Records Management (SAORM) Report, the Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA), and a supplemental Federal Email Management Report. … Continue reading Records Management Annual Report Released
Opening of 2017 Reporting Period
Today, we opened the 2017 records management reporting period. Agencies will have until March 16, 2018 to submit the following three reports: Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA): The annual RMSA asks questions that assess compliance with records management statutes and regulations as well as NARA policies and guidance. The survey link was sent today via email … Continue reading Opening of 2017 Reporting Period
Updated: Federal Agency Records Management Report
Last week, we announced the release of the 2016 Federal Agency Records Management Report. We have since re-issued this report to correct data errors in the email scores column of Appendix V. The Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA) and Senior Agency Official for Records Management Report (SAORM) sections were not affected and remain unchanged in the revised … Continue reading Updated: Federal Agency Records Management Report
2016 Annual RM Report Released
We are pleased to announce the publication of the National Archives and Records Administration’s Federal Agency Records Management Annual Report, 2016. In 2016, we required Federal agencies to submit three reports: The annual Senior Agency Official for Records Management (SAORM) Report, the annual Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA), and a supplemental Federal Email Management Report. We … Continue reading 2016 Annual RM Report Released
RM Reporting Period Open
Yesterday we opened the records management reporting period, covering activities for 2016. The period runs from January 9, 2017, to March 17, 2017. Agencies should have already received additional communications with full details and instructions from our office. This year, we are asking agencies to report the following: Records Management Self-Assessment (RMSA) and Federal Email Management Reports. … Continue reading RM Reporting Period Open