AQW 52942/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 15/01/2016
Answered On Date: 29/01/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on the review of public sector reform in Northern Ireland by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, including when it will be published.

Answer:

The OECD conducted a benchmarking analysis of how our public sector compares against international settings when assessed against 3 overarching themes: Improving Strategic Approaches; Improving Engagement with People; and Improving Operational Delivery.

They also made recommendations on 6 targeted case studies:

oImproving Educational Outcomes for Looked After Children

oProblem-Solving Justice

oGovernance of Public Procurement

oDelivering Social Change Framework

oHealth Services Commissioning

oStreamlining regulation

I, along with my officials, am currently considering the draft Report.