CHAPTER 6 Hong Kong Police Force Management of leave in the ...

Leave management systemsNeed to ensure early project completion2.19 In response to the enquiry from Members of the Legislative Council about thepossibility of speeding up the redevelopment of the PICS, the LRS and seven other satellitesystems, the HKPF indicated that it would ensure the earliest completion of the project(see para. 2.16(d)). However, Audit noted that there were delays in the systemsredevelopment, as follows:(a)(b)PICS, LRS and seven other satellite systems. The HKPF issued the tenderdocument in May 2010 (see para. 2.17). There was a delay of 11 monthscompared with the target tendering date of June 2009 (see para. 2.16(c)); andDSS. The target project completion date was July 2008 (see para. 2.15(b)).Since the HKPF used a combined tender approach for the systemsredevelopment and issued the tender document only in May 2010, there wouldbe a considerable delay in project completion.2.20 In response to Audit’s enquiry, the HKPF explained that the delay in tenderingwas due to the longer than expected time required to clarify the tender specification with theGovernment Logistics Department, the Department of Justice and the Intellectual PropertyDepartment. The HKPF also explained that the combined tender approach for the systemsredevelopment would add value. Audit notes the HKPF’s explanations, but considers thatactions are required to prevent further delays.Audit recommendations2.21 Audit has recommended that the Commissioner of Police should:(a)(b)closely monitor the progress of the redevelopment of the LRS and DSS; andtake prompt action to address any implementation issues in order to preventfurther delays.Response from the Administration2.22 The Commissioner of Police agrees with the audit recommendations. He hassaid that the HKPF management is committed to ensure timely implementation of theredeveloped systems, and will take every measure to ensure system delivery without delays.— 11 —