Scottish Government

Building a Better Scotland

Efficient Government - Securing Efficiency, Effectiveness and Productivity
Growing The Economy • Excellent Public Services • Stronger, Safer Communities • A Confident, Democratic Scotland

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Contents

FOREWORD
WHY EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT?
WHAT WE HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED
PHASE 1 - EXCEEDING OUR FIRST CASH TARGET
PHASE 2 - UNLOCKING FURTHER CASH SAVINGS
PHASE 3 - RELEASING PRODUCTIVE TIME
PHASE 4 - DELIVERING LONG TERM CHANGE
ENSURING WE DELIVER
WORKSTREAM SUMMARIES
1 Procurement
2 Managing absence
3 Asset management
4 Shared support services
5 Streamlining bureaucracy
IDENTIFIED EFFICIENCIES IN PORTFOLIOS
ANNEXES
A Efficient Government Fund
B Timeline for early action
C Groups supporting Efficient Government