FY2006/07 to FY2008/09 - Department of Defence

chapter 4ActivitiesPlanned Management InterventionAnticipated BenefitStatusUpdating the WhitePaper on Defenceand the DefenceReviewFinalise the update of the WhitePaper on Defence and the DefenceReviewBetter alignment betweenGovernment expectations andresources allocation which willlead to realistic strategic planningwithin the DODStill in process but tobe finalised and implementedduringFY2006/07Streamlining of multilateraland bilateralagreements andactivities in support ofDepartment ofForeign AffairsReprioritisations in line withInternational Relations Peace andSecurity (IRPS) cluster guidelinesCapacity-building and competencyenhancement of relevant role-playersMaximum benefit for thecountry through proper servicingof bilateral and multilateralagreementsSavings will be effectedEnsuring alignmentwith stakeholdersImprove the DOD'sstrategic managementcapabilityContinuation of benchmarking withbest practice and adjust theapproach where requiredImproved planning and managementexpertise and betterreportingStrategic managementlearning opportunityplanned for May 06Implement PFMA /TRs / practice notesthrough enforceableDODDs / DODIs /JDPsTo provide for the interim and finalimplementation of the PFMA / TRs /practice notesUnqualified financialstatementsUse existing capabilitiesand budgetImprove the processfor authorisation ofprojects in AcquisitionControl of achievement of time andcosts goals on all projectsMaximised operational capabilitieswith extended technologicallife available todefence100% roll-out by31 Dec 06Full installation of amodern electronicbased bidding/pricequotation system atall ProcurementService Centres andGSBs within the DODImprove structureRoll-out of E-Procure within theDODAlready commenced in 2004 butmust be fully implemented by31 Dec 06Improved service delivery toclientsReduction in transactionsTransparent and shared systemEnd Dec 06By the end of Mar 07To be fully implementedby 31 Dec 06Audit management,audit report analysis,and resourcingactivitiesInternational Standards OrganizationCertified Quality ManagementSystemImproved quality of audit relatedcommand information tothe corporate leadershipEnhanced credibility of auditreportingOngoingPerformance auditactivitiesEnglish usage and report writing(Detailed dates to be planned onlyas part of the detailed short-termplan)Improved grammatical useand report writing, contributingto enhanced quality of reportsTraining to be completedby 31 Mar 07Table 4.3Performance and Service Delivery Improvement by the Defence AdministrationProgramme (continued)30D E P A R T M E N T O F D E F E N C E