Weekly KPI Review Checklist for Local Government
A structured checklist for reviewing key performance indicators on a weekly basis, identifying trends, and taking corrective action where needed.
Supports Local Government Act compliance, freedom of information requirements, and public accountability standards.
Complete Checklist
- 1Export or compile weekly data for all tracked KPIs from relevant systemsCritical
- 2Update the KPI dashboard or tracking spreadsheet with current week figures
- 3Compare each KPI against its weekly target or benchmarkCritical
- 4Identify any KPIs that are significantly above or below target
- 5Analyse week-on-week trends for each key metric
- 6Investigate root causes for any underperforming metrics
- 7Document corrective actions for KPIs that are off trackCritical
- 8Review the effectiveness of any corrective actions taken in previous weeks
- 9Highlight positive trends and metrics that exceeded targets
- 10Assess whether current targets are still realistic and relevant
- 11Prepare a summary of KPI performance for the weekly team meeting
- 12Share the weekly KPI update with relevant stakeholders
- 13Update forecasts based on current performance trends
- 14Record any decisions or changes resulting from the KPI review
- 15Schedule any deep-dive sessions needed for problematic areas
Frequently Asked Questions
How many KPIs should a small council track weekly?
Focus on five to eight KPIs that directly reflect your most important council objectives. Tracking too many dilutes attention and makes it harder to take meaningful action. Choose a mix of leading indicators that predict future performance and lagging indicators that confirm results.
How do we ensure KPI reviews lead to actual improvements?
Always assign specific corrective actions to named individuals with clear deadlines. Follow up on these actions in subsequent reviews. Celebrate improvements and investigate persistent underperformance. If a KPI consistently misses its target, reassess whether the target is realistic or whether a more fundamental change is needed.
What are the most common KPIs for Australian small businesses?
Common KPIs include rates revenue versus target, gross profit margin, number of new community members or leads, community member satisfaction score, average transaction value, employee utilisation or productivity, debtor days, and cash flow position. The right KPIs depend on your industry and current council priorities.
Need help implementing these checks into your daily operations?
Our team can build custom checklists integrated into your daily operations workflow.