Appendix 2: Our multi-year work programme

Annual plan 2019/20.

The work we intend to complete in 2019/20 in the context of our multi-year work programme is shown in this Appendix.

Our multi-year work programme.

1. Theme-based work

Information

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Reflecting on our work about information

Water management

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Managing the supply of and demand for drinking water Clean-up of significant water bodies  
Sea Change – Tai Timu Tai Pari: Creating a marine spatial plan for the Hauraki Gulf Progress on freshwater quality management since 2011  
Managing stormwater systems to reduce the risk of flooding Reflections report on Water management theme
Using different processes to protect marine environments  

Procurement

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Introducing our work about procurement MBIE procurement functional leadership: Enabling effective and efficient procurement across the State sector GCDO ICT procurement functional leadership Reflections report on Procurement theme
Management of MBIE’s grant programmes Effectiveness of panels of suppliers Managing contracts to achieve better outcomes  
Panels of suppliers survey Contracts for significant services Auckland City Rail Link: Procurement model and delivery  
  Auckland City Rail Link: Project governance Tāmaki regeneration programme  
  Provincial Growth Fund: Management, monitoring, and evaluation of the Fund Provincial Growth Fund: Benefits realisation
  Procurement workforce capacity and capability in local government KiwiBuild: Benefits realisation
  Partnerships with the private sector to deliver public sector outcomes – how effective are they? Effectiveness of the firearms buy-back scheme
  Procurement of assets to support effective health care  
  How well does the NZTA procurement model manage long-term procurement risks to ensure future value and sustainable procurement?  
  KiwiBuild: Implementation  

Defence procurement

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Review of Defence Major Projects Report 2017 Defence procurement: Effectiveness of integrated capability delivery Defence procurement (topic to be determined) Defence procurement (topic to be determined)
  Review of Defence Major Projects Report 2018    
  Review of Defence Major Projects Report 2019    

Improving the lives of New Zealanders

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
  Performance in achieving reductions in family violence Performance in achieving reductions in family violence  
  Progress towards implementing the UN sustainable development goals Effectiveness of Whānau Ora in achieving better outcomes for whānau  
    Programme of work examining how well the public sector achieves better outcomes for New Zealanders (topics are indicative only):
  • reducing disparities in social outcomes between demographic groups
  • reducing poverty
  • improving resilience of infrastructure to natural hazards.

2. Issues of ongoing interest

Ethics and integrity

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Summary of fraud findings 2017/18 Ethics and integrity landscape Promoting high ethical standards and integrity across the public sector (work to be determined)

Local Government

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Auckland Council review of service performance: Effectiveness of Auckland Council’s post-implementation review process Auckland Council review of service performance: Disaster resilience and preparedness Auckland Council review of service performance (topic to be determined) Auckland Council review of service performance (topic to be determined)
  Local government risk management: Stocktake of approach and reporting results Influence improved risk management across local government (work to be determined)

Central Government

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Controller update: July to December 2018 Inland Revenue Department: Benefits from the Business Transformation programme Performance in achieving reductions in family violence  
  Commentary on the Treasury’s 2020 Statement on New Zealand’s Long-term Fiscal Position Work on other issues of interest arising (issues and work to be determined)
  Controller updates Controller updates Controller updates

3. Regular reports

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Central government: Results of the 2017/18 audits Central government: Results of the 2018/19 audits Central government: Results of the 2019/20 audits Central government: Results of the 2020/21 audits
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 Summary of results of the 2020/21 central government audits for Chief Executives
Results of the 2017 school audits Results of the 2018 school audits Results of the 2019 school audits Results of the 2020 school audits
Tertiary education institutions: Results of the 2017 audits Results of the 2018 audits of tertiary education institutions Results of the 2019 audits of tertiary education institutions Results of the 2020 audits of tertiary education institutions
Our 2018 work about local government Results of the 2017/18 district health board audits Results of the 2019/20 district health board audits Results of the 2020/21 district health board audits
Long-term plans: Our audits of councils’ consultation documents Results of the 2018/19 district health board audits Local government: Results of the 2019/20 audits Local government: Results of the 2020/21 audits
Matters arising from our audits of the 2018-28 long-term plans Local government: Results of the 2018/19 audits Matters arising from our audits of the 2021-31 local authority long-term plans and consultation documents

4. Sharing good practice

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Update Severance payments: A guide for the public sector Update Managing conflicts of interest: Guidance for public entities Update Procurement guidance for public entities Continued programme of updating good practice guidance
  Update Guidance for members of local authorities about the Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968 Update Public sector purchases, grants, and gifts: Managing funding arrangements with external parties  
  Update Charging fees for public sector goods and services    
  Update Controlling sensitive expenditure: Guidelines for public entities    
Accident Compensation Corporation: How it deals with complaints
– Progress in responding to the Auditor-General’s recommendations
Report on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General’s recommendations from previous reports:
– Using information to improve social housing services
– Accident Compensation Corporation: Using a case management approach to rehabilitation
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) Report on the progress of public entities in implementing the Auditor-General’s recommendations from previous reports (programme of follow-up work to be determined)

5. Influencing improved performance and accountability

Work we completed in 2018/19 Work we intend to complete in 2019/20 Work we propose for 2020/21 Work we propose for 2021/22
Submission on the Treasury’s Public Finance System Strategy Landscape of the public accountability system: First report Influencing improvements in the public sector accountability system (work to be determined)
Submission on the State Services Commission’s review of the State Sector Act 1988 Landscape of the public accountability system: Second report    
Submission on the Treasury’s proposal to establish an Independent Fiscal Institution Making performance reporting more effective    
Submission on establishing an independent infrastructure body      
Submission to the Taskforce for the Review of Tomorrow’s Schools      
Submission on safeguarding the future of our financial system: The role of the Reserve Bank and how it should be governed      
Comments on local government funding and financing issues paper (released by the Productivity Commission)      
Timeliness of reporting by public entities      
Tertiary education institutions: Changes to the requirements for performance reporting in annual reports      
Submission on proposal to create a NZ Institute of Skills and Technology      
Submission to the Public Inquiry into the Earthquake Commission