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Supporting the Outcomes-based
Approach
Presentation – Public Bodies Workshops
Summer 2009
Performance Division
Aim
provide an overview of Government’s approach
and the National Performance Framework
raise awareness of Scotland Performs website
share thoughts on reporting the contributions of the wider public sector on Scotland Performs
The Government’s
Approach
Alignment
Shared Services
Governance / Relationships
Scrutiny & Complaints
Simplifying Public
Services DeliveringBetter
Outcomes
Government and public bodies/NHS
Terms of Engagement
So what’s different?
The Government’s Purpose
“To focus Government and public services on
creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.” First Minister
What is the National Performance Framework?
Integral part of Spending Review (Nov 2007)Underpins delivery of the Government’s prioritiesSupports an outcomes based approach to
performance (real improvements in the quality of life and experience for people of Scotland)
Applies universally across whole of public sectorEach part of NPF directed towards and contributes to
the Government’s Purpose
Government’s new way of working – outcomes focused
National Performance Framework
Public Bodies and the NPF
Align business plans to the Government’s Purpose through the National Outcomes and Purpose Targets
(Alignment is not to the National Indicators)Work collaboratively to achieve the Government’s
overarching Purpose
Engage with CPPs to support delivery of SOAs
Three central requirements
Public Bodies and National Indicators
“Public bodies should include national indicators in their outcome-based approach where relevant – i.e. where the national indicator will help a body measure its performance against local outcomes. They are not exhaustive.”
Scottish Government
Outcomes Based Approach Guidance – September 2008
Directorate Objectives(linked to National Outcomes)Business Plans, Risk Management
Division and Team ObjectivesBusiness Plans, Risk Management
Individual Objectives
Discussion and Feedback
Performance Appraisal
Business Planning
Tool
National Performance Framework and Business Planning
DELIVERY, ACCOUNTABILITY: PARTNERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS
Scottish Government Contribution
7 Wonders of the NPF
Clear sense of direction for all of GovernmentClarity on Government’s prioritiesPromotes partnership working (e.g. Terms of
Engagement, Concordat)Outcomes based (not inputs, outputs and
processes)Judged on results achieved – real improvements10 year visionAligned resources/activity
What is Scotland Performs?
visual, interactive website for Government :-
Report progress on it’s priorities set out in the NPFCommunicate to the public on Scotland’s progressResponsibility and accountabilityInnovative, open and accessible
Who is it for?
MinistersAll SG StaffMembers of the publicOur partnersMedia, journalists, researchers and academics
Benefits of Scotland PerformsOne portal One song sheetLess monitoring, more managingReal data, real timeOpen, accessible and flexibleAvoids duplication of effort and central trawlsSupports MCS, PQs, FOI
Scotland Performs - Story so far
Launched on 2nd June 2008 – National picture
Over 50 up-dates so far – real data, real time
Over 60,000 website visits
Next Phases of Development
Local picture
Partners’ contributions – Public bodies, LAs, NHS
Enhanced functionality - incl look and feel of website
Reporting progress to Strategic Board and Cabinet
“The success of outcomes-based working is wholly dependent upon collaboration and partnership. By looking at outcomes and beginning to consider what it would take to achieve success it becomes clear that no one organisation or sector can achieve a National Outcome. Everyone has a role to play.”
Scottish Government
Performance Division
Questions/discussion