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Careful
PlanningEnsure
timetables are realistic and allow for early planning and
detailed specification as this will save both time and resources
in the long runMake
full use of pilots to test schemes on a small scale prior to
rolling out and testing on a larger scaleEnsure
that pilot schemes are subject to rigorous monitoring and
evaluationProject
ManagementMore
realistic business cases and timescalesBetter
assessment and management of risk.Breaking
large complex projects into smaller more manageable componentsHaving
reliable contingency arrangements in placeReducing
ComplexitySimplify
and streamline complex processes which increase costs and the
likelihood of errorReduce
tiers of expensive bureaucracy and multiple funding streams
which also complicate accountability for the use of public moneyImproving
ProductivityBetter
matching of resources to workload to meet the public’s demand
for servicesBenchmarking
of services and support functions to identify and tackle
excessive costs and poor performanceTackle
bottlenecks in service delivery chains which contribute to
inefficient use of resources and delays in service deliveryMuch
greater drive to reduce unwarranted sickness absenceCommercial
AsutenessTaking
greater advantage of departments’ buying power to secure better
dealsIncreased
use of professional procurement expertise in framing contract
strategiesMore
awarding of contracts on achieving longer term sustainable VFM
than simply lowest priceGreater
use of incentives and partnership working with suppliers where
appropriateTackling
FraudBetter
information to help determine the most effective responses to
fraudsters and to understand the scale of the problemPrompt
use of penalties and greater publicity to heighten public
awareness of risk of detection and punishmentBetter
use of IT to allow for greater use of data matchingTimely
ImplementationMore
reliable information on which to base decisions about new
policiesClearly
thought through implementation plansNot
losing sight of existing well established good practicExercising
strong management grip
