Classification monitoring

In 2004-05, the new classification monitoring framework was developed to provide deputy heads with a powerful tool to support the development of their own departmental classification monitoring programs, and to ensure that these programs are aligned with the government's active monitoring approach.

Departments are expected to provide to the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer a copy of their report on classification performance. We will use these reports to evaluate the health of departmental classification programs and the overall core public administration classification system.

In addition, as part of our monitoring function, in 2004-05, we began to assess the classification program in small organizations. We developed a monitoring methodology and a risk assessment tool. The tool was then validated in four departments. This monitoring initiative will be expanded to include all departments.