Purpose of the report
This report provides information on the cost, efficiency, and effectiveness of A&S services in the State sector. Consistent performance information across agencies gives transparency over a significant area of expenditure and provides an evidence base for assessing performance.
This report identifies gross savings possible by reaching efficiency targets. It outlines the gross savings possible if agencies reach a range of efficiency targets by function. For example, for the Property function, $34 million could be saved if agencies met a target of 16m2 per full time equivalent (FTE) and the surplus accommodation can be sub-let or released back into the market, and over $62 million could be saved if agencies met a target of 13m2 per FTE. It is important to note that these scenarios use illustrative targets, that agency-specific targets may differ from these, and that gross savings should not be confused with net savings.
This report does not make agency-specific findings or recommendations, and it does not prescribe targets for agencies. Agencies across the State sector are working to lower the cost and strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of A&S services. While this report identifies general opportunities across agencies, agencies set their own targets based on their understanding of their operations, including the costs, benefits, and risks of pursuing specific targets.
