If you have a problem, we may have already resolved it. In addition to consultancy work, we have developed a range of services to resolve commonly occurring issues tackled in previous assignments. The advantages for you are that you are able to leverage off the work that we have done for other public sector clients and access proven solutions.
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Resolving Common Issues
Prioritisation Framework
Funding in the public sector will be even more constrained than normal due to the expected recession. If you do not have a robust process in place to guide funding decisions, what little funding that is available could be wasted. The Prioritisation Framework will provide an assessment of your current process for prioritising expenditure proposals, capital proposals and/or budget bids, identify any issues, and make recommendations for improvement. Read More
Support Services Review
All large organisations need support services (i.e. ICT, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources and other administrative functions). The way these services are delivered can have a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of your organisation. The Support Services Review will provide an assessment of your support services model in the current environment, compare it against other options and make recommendations for improvement. Read More
Crown Entity Responsibilities Guide
Requirements for Crown Entities are set out in legislation such as the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Public Finance Act 1989, and the Public Service Act 2020, enabling legislation, and in a wide range of documents which includes letters of expectations, Government directions, guides and good practice. The Crown Entity Responsibilities Guide will give you a comprehensive document which outlines your financial management, accountability and operating responsibilities. Read More
Funding Options Review
The expected recession will reduce funding in the public sector in two ways: a) Demand for some services may drop and public sector organisations charging fees or levies for services may face funding shortfalls; and b) With government debt at record levels, new funding is likely to be severely curtailed in coming years and baseline funding may decrease. The first step for public sector agencies facing reduced or constrained funding is to look at reducing costs. But agencies should also consider how they are funded which may include fees, levies, public good and shared funding from other agencies. Read More
Fees Model Review
In the public sector fees may be charged for the provision of goods or services. A fee aims to recover the costs of service provision from users of the service. It is important that fees are not set at levels higher than cost because this could be deemed to be an unlegislated tax and unlawful. Fees must also comply with Treasury and OAG guidelines. The Fees Model Review will provide a documented review of your fees model to demonstrate that fees and the memorandum account are calculated correctly and comply with legislation and guidance. Read More
Financial Plan update
A Financial Plan is critical to the success of your organisation – it sets out how your agency will achieve its strategic objectives, deliver its outputs and meet any funding pressures within approved funding levels. Although COVID-19 has faded into the background, it may have tipped us into a recession, and at a time when government debt is at record levels. This new environment will create significant financial management issues for many public sector agencies. It is important that your Financial Plan enables you to respond to the issues and pressures of the new environment. The Financial Plan Update will provide a review of your existing financial plan, an assessment of whether it supports the organisation to achieve its objectives, recommendations for improvement, and a jointly managed/agreed update. Read More