Memo Formalism

Technical requirements for the CORUM memo standard and structural formalism.

Structural Quality

Memo Formalism

The CORUM standard requires a specific structural formalism to ensure that forensic records are actionable by oversight bodies and administrative agencies.

Structural Requirements

To qualify as a "Verified Memo" within the repository, a document must adhere to the following formal constraints:

• Artifact Provenance: The document must be provided as a non-editable artifact (PDF) and, where applicable, on formal research or organizational letterhead.
• Failure Mode Taxonomy: The record must explicitly isolate a Failure Mode—the technical or procedural mechanism of the administrative breakdown.
• Remedy Attribution: The analysis must conclude with a specific, procedurally viable remedy.
• Evidentiary Appendix: All primary sources must be explicitly cited or included as searchable metadata artifacts.