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The National Performance Framework and Scotland Performs
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Transcript of The National Performance Framework and Scotland Performs
The National Performance Framework and Scotland Performs
Maureen Bruce – Strategy & Ministerial Support Directorate
describe the Scottish Government’s outcomes based approach to Performance Management and the role of Scotland Performs
provide an opportunity for discussion
Outcomes-focused Government
Alignment
Shared Services
Governance / Relationships
Scrutiny & Complaints
Simplifying Public
Services DeliveringBetter
Outcomes
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 Scotland Performs?visual, interactive website, describing national
priorities and performance on the basis of outcomes
Describes “vision” and direction – focus on strategic priorities – shared understanding of link between actions and outcomes
Tracks Scotland’s progress against the NPF and communicates that progress to the public
National Performance Framework
Summary of National Performance Framework
Scotland PerformsThree key aspects
Communication - with audiences about overall delivery of the National Performance Framework
Accountability of Government and partners - for the particular aspects (eg geographical, issue specific) for which they are responsible
Performance measurement/management - partners’ contributions to progress supported by good governance
Principles Underpinning Scotland Performs
Strategic/visionary approach - focus on outcomes (not outputs, inputs and processes)
Responsibility/accountabilityDriving improvementObjectivity and independent assessmentInnovative, open and accessible
Developing Scotland Performs
Launched on 2nd June 2008Over 40 up-dates so far – real data, real time17 changes to direction of travel arrows
Next Phases of Development
Building local connectivity - Partners’ contributions
International comparisons/trendsEnhanced functionality - incl look and feel of
website
Scotland Performs Website
www.scotlandperforms.com
How are we performing?
The number of business start-ups in Scotland is relatively stable and has been for the last ten years. The latest figures show 28 registrations per 10,000 population in 2006, which was the same level as 2005.
Who are our supporting delivery partners?
Local Authorities (Lead role)
Scottish Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
“Scotland Performs is a bold new approach that creates a new standard of accountability to the people of Scotland. By establishing this new system of transparent reporting on its actions, the Government of Scotland has established an open framework for local authorities and other partners, citizens and its own officials to examine and debate the outcomes from its policy and resource decisions made for the betterment of the people of Scotland.” Bill Leighty, Former Chief of Staff, State of Virginia, USA