Scottish Government

Policy and Financial Management Review of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency

March 2003
Paper 2003/11

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CONTENTS

Foreword Allan Wilson MSP, Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development
1 Overview
Introduction
SEPA's Performance
Future Challenges
2 Policy and Financial Management Review Process
Background
Evidence Gathering
3 Findings and Recommendations
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency
SEPA's status and role
SEPA's role as an environmental champion
SEPA's contribution to sustainable development
Corporate Governance
Scottish Executive Sponsorship of SEPA
Local and Public Engagement
Internal Structure
Management Culture
Information Technology
Financial Management
Regulatory Approach
4 Summary of Recommendations
Annex 1 SEPA's performance against corporate targets, 1997-98 to 2001-02
Annex 2Announcement of SEPA PFMR: 28 May 2002
Annex 3Summary of responses to the PFMR Consultation
Annex 4Respondents to the PFMR Consultation
Annex 5Attendees at stakeholder seminars
Annex 6Public awareness of SEPA