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Choosing the right FABRIC:
a Framework for Performance Information
The business of
government is complex. What matters to the public about performance
of government cannot meaningfully captured in one, or even a dozen
performance measures. Given the sophisticated demands for information
from a wide range of stakeholders, including Parliament, government
must respond in kind with world-class performance measurement and
reporting systems.
Performance information is a cornerstone of our commitment to modernise
government. It provides some of the tools needed to bolster improvements
in public sector performance including improving accountability, performance
management, risk management and business planning.
Good quality information also enables people to participate in government
and exert pressure for continuous improvement. In addition to empowering
citizens, this information equips managers and staff within the public
service to drive improvement. Performance information is thus a catalyst
for innovation, enterprise and adaptation.
Like other parts of the economy, the challenge for the public service
is to find new ways of working smarter. The business of modern government
is increasingly complex and continually challenging. In such a dynamic
environment the public sector needs high quality performance information
so that it can be responsive to citizens in a rapidly changing world.
This framework is a commitment to that end.
Our organisations are committed to high quality performance information
and to supporting the public sector in improving performance information
and performance management. This guide summarises our common thinking
on this subject, in particular the need for a good system of performance
information to be focused, Appropraite, Balanced, Robust, Intergrated
and Cost Effective - choosing the right FABRIC.
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