Appendix 2: Our multi-year work programme

Annual plan 2018/19.

This Appendix shows the work we propose to complete in 2018/19 in the context of our multi-year work programme.

Our multi-year work programme

1. Theme-based work

Investment and asset management

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
Ministry of Justice: Modernising court services
Managing the school property portfolio
Reflections from our audits: Investment and asset management      

Information

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
Using information to improve social housing services Reflections report on Information
Getting the right information to effectively manage public assets: Lessons from local authorities  
Ministry of Health: Supporting the implementation of patient portals  
Infrastructure as a Service: Are the benefits being achieved?  
How the Overseas Investment Office uses information  
Digital services and access to information and services  
Data in the public sector (How secure is data in the public sector? and Using data to improve public services)  

Water management

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
Introducing our work programme – Water management Progress on freshwater quality management since 2011 Reflections report on Water management
Monitoring how water is used for irrigation Effectiveness of processes for considering marine reserve proposals
  Marine spatial planning for the Hauraki Gulf
  Management of stormwater networks to reduce the effect of flooding
  Optimising the demand for and the supply of drinking water
  Clean-up of significant water bodies

Procurement

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
  Procurement foundation report Procurement workforce capacity and capability (local government) Effectiveness of panels of suppliers
  MBIE’s procurement functional leadership: Driving efficiencies and improving services and service delivery GCDO’s ICT procurement functional leadership How services are procured in a local community to meet that community’s needs
  MBIE’s functional leadership: Developing procurement workforce expertise and capability in central government Procurement of assets to support effective healthcare Managing smaller contracts (less than $0.5 million)
  Panels of suppliers PPPs – how effective are they?1 Reflections report on Procurement
  Management of MBIE’s grant programmes How well does the NZTA’s procurement model manage long-term procurement risks to ensure future value and sustainable procurement?

Well-being of New Zealanders

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
    Programme of work examining how well the public sector achieves better outcomes for New Zealanders (topics are indicative only):
  • preparedness for reporting by the Government on progress against the 17 United Nations sustainable development goals
  • reduction in family violence
Programme of work examining how well the public sector achieves better outcomes for New Zealanders (topics are indicative only):
  • reduced inequalities in social outcomes between demographic groups
  • reduction in poverty and the diseases of poverty
  • improved resilience of infrastructure to natural hazards
  • effectiveness of Whānau Ora2
  • increased sustainability of natural resources
  • a report based on outcomes at a community level

2. Multi-year programmes of work on significant issues

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
Auckland Council: Working to provide customer-centred services online Auckland Council: Effectiveness of post-implementation reviews of projects Auckland Council review of service performance (topic to be determined) Auckland Council review of service performance (topic to be determined)
Auckland City Rail Link4 Tāmaki Redevelopment Agency3, 4
  Review of the Defence Major Projects Report 2017 Effectiveness of procurement of a major defence capability (topic to be determined)4 Defence (topic to be determined)
Review of the Defence Major Projects Report 2018
Inland Revenue Department: Procurement for the Business Transformation programme     Inland Revenue Department: Benefits from the Business Transformation programme
Response of the New Zealand Police to the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct: Final monitoring report      
Commentary on He Tirohanga Mokopuna: 2016 Statement on the Long-Term Fiscal Position   Commentary on the Treasury’s 2019 statement on the long-term fiscal position  
    Monitoring the response to the Havelock North inquiry recommendation5 Monitoring the response to the Havelock North inquiry recommendation5

3. Sharing good practice

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
  Updating Severance payments: A guide for the public sector Updating Managing conflicts of interest: Guidance for public entities Updating Procurement guidance for public entities4
Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General’s recommendations from previous reports Insuring public assets follow-up    
 Ministry of Social Development: Using a case management approach to service delivery – Progress in responding to the Auditor-General’s recommendations Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General’s recommendations from previous reports (programme of follow-up work to be determined) Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General’s recommendations from previous reports (programme of follow-up work to be determined) Reporting on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General’s recommendations from previous reports (programme of follow-up work to be determined)

 

    Analysis of fraud trends in the public sector  

 

4. Sector-based reporting

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
Central government: Results of the 2016/17 audits Central government: Results of the 2017/18 audits Central government: Results of 2018/19 audits Central government: Results of the 2019/20 audits
Summary of results of the 2016/17 central government audits for chief executives Summary of results of the 2017/18 central government audits for chief executives Summary of results of the 2018/19 central government audits for chief executives Summary of results of the 2019/20 central government audits for chief executives
Local government: Results of the 2016/17 audits Local government: Results of the 2017/18 audits Local government: Results of the 2018/19 audits Local government: Results of the 2019/20 audits
Results of the 2016 school audits Consulting the community about local authorities’ 10-year plans Results of the 2018 school audits Results of the 2019 school audits
Results of the 2016 audits of tertiary education institutions Matters arising from the 2018-28 local authority long-term plans Results of the 2018 audits of tertiary education institutions Results of the 2019 audits of tertiary education institutions
Main matters arising from the 2016/17 audits of district health boards Results of the 2017 school audits Results of the 2018/19 district health board audits Results of the 2019/20 district health board audits
Health sector: Results of the 2016/17 audits Results of the 2017 audits of tertiary education institutions    
Ports sector: Results of the 2016/17 audits Results of the 2017/18 district health board audits    

5. Thought leadership

Work we completed in 2017/18 Work we propose to complete in 2018/19 Work we propose for 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21
Influencing improvements in the public sector accountability system: Planning and liaison with central agencies Influencing improvements in the public sector accountability system: The state of the public sector accountability system Influencing improvements in the public sector accountability system: (topic to be determined) Influencing improvements in the public sector accountability system: (topic to be determined)

1: Possible multi-year programme of audits.

2: Pending outcome of ministerial review.

3: Pending outcome of the Treasury’s review.

4: Also part of our work on the Procurement theme.

5: Pending invitation to carry out this work.