House of Assembly Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2) 52 2 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Answers to Questions Government Agency Efficiency Review GOVERNMENT AGENCY EFFICIENCY REVIEW The Hon. R.B. SUCH House of Assembly Fisher GOVERNMENT AGENCY EFFICIENCY REVIEW In reply to the Hon. R.B. SUCH (Fisher) (6 March 2013). The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL House of Assembly Cheltenham Premier Minister for State Development Minister for the Public Sector Minister for the Arts GOVERNMENT AGENCY EFFICIENCY REVIEW The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development, Minister for the Public Sector, Minister for the Arts): I have been advised of the following: The public sector is continuously evaluating its effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of services, not just in the lead up to budget but throughout the whole financial year. To complement this activity public sector agencies assess their performance against the High Performance Framework (HPF). The government implemented the HPF triennial review of efficiency and effectiveness of agency performance as a rigorous evaluation tool based on best practice frameworks from around the world. The focus of the HPF is to align agency resources and activities to priorities of government and build capability in evaluation and organisational performance management. Agencies are required to provide annual updates on the strategies that they have implemented as a result of the triennial review process. Importantly the government has established the Public Sector Renewal Program which is bringing elements together for continuous improvement of the public sector for the benefit of the people of South Australia. South Australia's Strategic Plan (SASP) was created in 2004 and updated in 2007 and 2011 with the most recent progress report released in 2012. The plan was developed to guide individuals, community organisations, governments and businesses to ensure the wellbeing of all South Australians. The plan contains the community's long-term visions and goals, and 100 specific targets that are measured by an independent SASP Audit Committee every two years.