Written answers

Tuesday, 11 December 2007

Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government

Management Information Framework System

9:00 pm

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 992: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the estimate of the money saved to the Exchequer in 2007 by the use of the management information framework system; the way this saving was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34304/07]

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 993: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the management information framework system has been fully rolled out in his Department; the use being made of performance indicators, the costing framework and management reports provided by this system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34319/07]

Photo of John GormleyJohn Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 992 and 993 together.

The implementation of the financial management system under the overall management information framework has provided the Department with efficient modern accounting systems and processes. These allow the financial management and accountancy functions to be undertaken and operated in line with best practice in financial management and modern accounting standards. My Department is satisfied that these functions are being carried out in the most cost effective manner. Benefits are being achieved through a reduction in transaction processing times and a switch from labour intensive manual activities to more value added activities. It is intended to update these systems on an ongoing basis to maintain optimum performance and efficiency.

The key elements of the management information framework have been rolled out by my Department in accordance with the criteria of the project plan. This provides management with management information to support decision-making about the allocation and management of resources, and to ensure accountability for the use of such resources. The financial system is currently also being used to provide management reports on financial performance. A costing framework is being used to capture costs against the Departments business units, which are included in management reports. Performance indicators are being used to manage performance across the Department's range of activities. In particular, indicators are included in the Department's Statement of Strategy, Business Plans and Annual Output Statement, and they are used in monitoring outputs under Towards 2016 and the National Development Plan.

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