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Update from the July SAFECOM Board Meeting. Corporate ServicesThe Board considered the financial performance of the sector for the 2008/09 financial year and noted the success of the sound systems in place. The sector has achieved a balanced budget outcome. The Board was particularly pleased with the result for the capital budget, and congratulated all staff involved in achieving our capital investment targets. The Board was also informed that the SES and CFS building programs have been accredited by DTEI to enable them to work under the current SAFECOM/Agency partnership model. SAFECOM, CFS and SES are only the second agency group within South Australia that has been awarded accreditation, reflecting the skill, experience and commitment of the staff engaged in managing these projects and programs. It is estimated that the internal management of these projects will lead to savings of at least 25%. These savings are invested in the building program, enabling more building, upgrading and redevelopment, to provide improved facilities for staff and volunteers. The sector non current asset policy was also considered by the Board. The revised policy, which confirms the Board's role as the approving body for ten-year and three-year capital programs was approved by the Board. Annual capital programs will be drawn from the approved three-year program. The policy also confirms the sector's commitment to complying with the State Procurement Board Disposal Policy. Consistent with the Board's commitment to increased integration, improved communication and stronger partnerships, the intent of principles guiding the co-location of services was discussed and endorsed. The potential for co-location initiatives to extend to other services, notably the South Australian Ambulance Service and SA Police, was also raised. The Board also noted the Shared Services e-Procurement Strategy, which will provide a public sector wide electronic procure to pay system. The Board fully supported the intent of improving procurement systems and intelligence. When fully operational, the system is expected to result in procurement savings of at least 2%. In applying the savings to this sector, Shared Services were asked to consider the effectiveness of the high quality procurement systems that are currently operational and the necessity that Brigades and Units continue to engage with and support their local communities. Shared Services supported the claim and have provided concessions accordingly.
Strategic ServicesStrategic Thinking Committee
Sustainable Budget Commission Policies and procedures To ensure that policies are both maintained and reviewed, a central register of SAFECOM and across sector policies and procedures has been created and will be monitored by SAFECOM Strategic Services. The information about the framework and the templates can be found on the intranet. Contact Sally Woolford for more information on 08 8463 6561. Board performance Audit and Risk Management Committee
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