USA gov't push for universal info mgt; should be good timing for us.

Sam McCollum, MBA, CRM
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On 2011-11-29, at 10:20 AM, "Dwight WALLIS" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Per the president's memo:
> 
> "Improving records management will improve performance and promote openness
> and accountability by better documenting agency actions and decisions.
> Records transferred to the National Archives and Records Administration
> (NARA) provide the prism through which future generations will understand
> and learn from our actions and decisions.  Modernized records management
> will also help executive departments and agencies (agencies) minimize costs
> and operate more efficiently.  Improved records management thus builds on
> Executive Order 13589 of November 9, 2011 (Promoting Efficient Spending),
> which directed agencies to reduce spending and focus on mission critical
> functions."
> 
> A classic definition of records management, and not one mention of risk
> reduction.
> -- 
> Dwight Wallis, CRM
> Multnomah County Records Management Program
> 1620 SE 190th Avenue
> Portland, OR 97233
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