Follow each policy through the stages that separate a public announcement from measurable delivery.
A public commitment or policy direction has been stated.
The relevant executive, legislative or administrative authority has acted.
A documented appropriation, release or financing commitment exists.
Operational steps, procurement or physical delivery have commenced.
The programme, institution, system or facility is functioning.
Outcome evidence is available beyond an announcement or output count.
Follow the documented path from the policy decision through funding, implementation and operation.
A policy record should show what was decided, what happened next and what evidence is available to the public.
