1. HRA KPI Summary Report Q2 2015/16
KPI A
Year on year improvement of the performance of HRA REC's and CAG
Maintaining good performance – particularly good results for CAG
KPI B
Quality Control and Audit
Non - REC Accreditation Audits update 66% complete as at Oct 15
KPI C
Promoting Research Transparency
On target
KPI D
Maintaining System Performance
On target
KPI E
Providing high quality advice and guidance
On target
KPI F
Measuring the success of a new research governance policy framework in the UK
On track. UK-wide Research Governance Framework steering group to agree UK consultation draft 24/11/15 for intended launch 18/12/15, subject to UK Ministerial agreement.
KPI G
Implement improvements to the research environment
Update on each target included
KPI H
The HRA will effectively communicate using a wide range of communication tools
On target (note H4 ‘All news items on the HRA website are current and topical’ has been removed as considered a too subjective)

2. The HRA effectively and appropriately involves patients and the public
KPI I
The HRA effectively and appropriately involves patients and the public
Update included
KPI J
The HRA can make decisions /develop plans based on accurate timely management information
These target timings may need to be reconsidered in light of volume or work required to produce final report
KPI K
The HRA maximizes the value from the investment in training
Generally on target - Note on K4 ‘Other methods such as Webex being considered which will increase accessibility, but may be very difficult to place a % upon’
KPI L
Staff are well motivated and are well supported to achieve their objectives
Staff survey due to be carried out in November 2015 – results published in January 2016
KPI M
We work in a fully transparent way at all times
Generally on target
KPI N
The HRA meets its requirements as a public body in making best use of public funds at all times.
N11 a & b We perform well compared to other ALB's so these are stretch targets for us. HRA achieved c80k savings in Q2 - this is the figure that represents the difference between cost of booking rail travel on the day against pre booking. Staff training has been organised to enable bookers to secure best value tickets
KPI O
The HRA has healthy, well motivated and engaged staff
See KPI L