RMGs are guidance documents. The purpose of an RMG is to support PGPA Act entities and companies in meeting the requirements of the PGPA framework. As guides, RMGs explain the legislation and policy requirements in plain English. RMGs support accountable authorities and officials to apply the intent of the framework. It is an official’s responsibility to ensure that Finance guidance is monitored regularly for updates, including changes in policy/requirements.
Please be aware that the Australian Centre for Evaluation commenced in the Department of the Treasury on 1 July 2023. Please visit the Treasury website to access the Commonwealth Evaluation Policy and RMG-130 Evaluation in the Commonwealth (Commonwealth Evaluation Toolkit). All queries relating to Evaluation in the Commonwealth can be directed to Evaluation@Treasury.gov.au.
Audience
The guide is designed to help Commonwealth entities and companies meet:
- the requirements and policy intent of the Commonwealth Evaluation Policy
- evaluation requirements in related legislative and policy frameworks.
Key points
The guidance has been developed to provide anyone new to evaluation with an overview of evaluation concepts and approaches. It will help you:
