PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORK
New performance measures have been included in the ARC Corporate Plan 2020–21. The new measures were introduced to respond to the ANAO’s performance audit of the NCGP undertaken in 2018–19. One of the recommendations was that “The ARC ensure that its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the NCGP are reliable and include efficiency.” The ARC has undertaken a review of all its performance measures. The new measures reflect both efficiency targets and, where appropriate, the changing nature of the ARC’s business over the four years of the corporate plan. The corporate plan also includes relevant performance measures that have been valuable for tracking activities in areas such as the composition of the research workforce.
The ARC‘s performance measures are designed to demonstrate the value of the ARC’s work in funding the highest quality research, assessing the quality, engagement and impact of research, and providing advice on research matters. The ARC recognises the importance of reliable and relevant performance measures, designed to capture its success in achieving its purpose. The ARC’s performance measures demonstrate how its work influences the growth of knowledge and innovation. The underpinning logic of the ARC's performance measurement framework is represented below. This figure outlines the relationship between the ARC’s capabilities, activities and outcomes, and captures the organisational logic underpinning the development of the ARC’s performance measures. The ARC’s performance outcomes may be influenced by factors beyond its control which are considered in its risk management strategies.
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Australian Research Council / CORPORATE PLAN 2020–21
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