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Government Spending Review and Prioritization Strategies: Navigating Changing Times

Explore insights from Clare Moriarty, Director General at Department for Transport, on £6bn savings, structural reform plans, and spending controls amidst challenging times. Dive into prioritization questions and strategic considerations in light of emergent budget and public bodies review findings in the context of shifting financial landscapes.

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Government Spending Review and Prioritization Strategies: Navigating Changing Times

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  1. A view from the Board table GFP Trainee Conference 9 July 2010 Clare Moriarty Director General, Corporate Support Functions Department for Transport

  2. £6bn savings Structural Reform Plans Spending Review launched Challenging times 17/5 24/7 31/5 7/6 14/6 21/6 28/6 5/7 12/7 Emergency Budget Public bodies review concludes EYF review Public bodies review Spending controls Spending Review bids in Spending reapprovals

  3. Changing times Spending review prioritisation questions • Is the activity essential to meet Government priorities? • Does the Government need to fund this activity? • Does the activity provide substantial economic value? • Can the activity be targeted to those most in need? • How can the activity be provided at lower cost? • How can the activity be provided more effectively? • Can the activity be provided by a non-state provider or by citizens, wholly or in partnership? • Can non-state providers be paid to carry out the activity according to the results they achieve? • Can local bodies as opposed to central government provide the activity?

  4. Changing times Spending review prioritisation questions • Is the activity essential to meet Government priorities? • Does the Government need to fund this activity? • Does the activity provide substantial economic value? • Can the activity be targeted to those most in need? • How can the activity be provided at lower cost? • How can the activity be provided more effectively? • Can the activity be provided by a non-state provider or by citizens, wholly or in partnership? • Can non-state providers be paid to carry out the activity according to the results they achieve? • Can local bodies as opposed to central government provide the activity? Does Government need to do this?

  5. A personal journey round finance NHS financial management Human fertilisation & embryology Finance Computerisation of benefits system NHS Foundation Trusts Drug misuse DfT Private Office Rights & democracy NHS reorganisation

  6. Some things that make a difference Laughter Respect Consistency Rigour Integrity Growth Leadership Quality Innovation Delivery Reliability Celebration Achievement Impact

  7. 3 As to conjure with • Attention • Atmosphere • Additionality

  8. A parting thought “The currency of leadership is attention”

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