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Accountability Assessment Tool - Children's Mental Health Ontario

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Within Children’s <strong>Mental</strong> <strong>Health</strong> OrganizationsThe Survey (Pilot Test)Critical Success Factor6. TransparencyIndicator6.1 Provide accurate information that is accessibleDo we disseminate the right information to the appropriate stakeholders ina way that balances the need for clear, consistent, truthful, relevant andthorough information?Grade for Indicator___ A – Highly evident within the organization___ B – Mostly present___ C – Some evidence but it is an area that needs improvement___ D – Not at all present___ NS – Not sureWhat it looks like… We create and maintain reports on a timely basis that meets our disclosure requirements. We use a variety of reporting methods (e.g. annual report, newsletter, website) The information received by Board and staff members allows them to absorb the keyissues/challenges, reach informed judgments and understand the context for decisionmaking;it also clearly shows performance gaps. We ensure that the information is relevant to the intended audience. We readily reply to appropriate requests for information. Key stakeholders receive information that allows them to understand our mission, values,governance structure, program and financial performance, future directions and decisionmakingprocesses. We openly discuss bad news and uncertainties when they occur.Why did you give it the grade?15

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