The Index measures five indicators to create a composite score. They measure enthusaim for AI, eduction and learning support, enablement through the provision of AI tools, whether public servants are empowered to try new AI use cases and the extent to which public servants see AI embedded in everyday work.

How positive public servants feel about AI, whether they find it useful or empowering, and how often they report positive, motivating experiences.

Access to AI training, confidence in AI knowledge, and whether skill gaps or lack of guidance are reported as barriers to use of AI.

What access do public servants have to approved AI tools, technical support, and organisational investment, including whether staff rely on workplace tools rather than personal or shadow systems.

The clarity of rules, leadership direction, and whether public servants feel confident their AI use is permitted, appropriate, and aligned with workplace policy.

How far AI is built into everyday systems and processes, including approvals, integration with existing tools, funding, and organisational support for scaling use.