Yes, with consistent tracking of records, deadlines and timelines, so that waiting on one agency does not stop work on others.
Independent revenue can be redirected quickly when a case requires it, without grant restrictions or lengthy board approval processes.
Yes. Deadlines, exemptions and appeal routes vary between states and agencies, so the applicable law is checked for each request.
Litigation is one option where justified, weighed by the records' importance, the legal position and the family's interests.
By factors such as records at risk of destruction, ageing witnesses, realistic records routes and the family's wishes, with families told honestly.