Transcript Annual Conference 2011 - Value for Money Review Revised
Water Services Training Group
15 th Annual Conference
Water Services in Ireland – Organisational modernisation and new challenges
13 th October 2011
Annual Conference October 2011
Value for Money Review of the WSIP 2007-2009
Mr. Tom Curran Kerry County Manager Chair of the CCMA water services committee
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Expenditure Review – Why?
Secure improved value for money from public expenditure Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of WSIP 07-09 (Subhead C1 – major water and waste water schemes) Examine continued relevance of programme Inform future investment decisions
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Expenditure Review – How?
Dept of Finance guidance on VFM reviews which set out methodology Steering Group – Chairman) (DECLG/Finance/CCMA – Independent Review included an evaluation of: • The broader context for investment in water services in Ireland • Particular features of this sector • Existing funding and delivery model • A range of evaluative studies • Compliance reports by EPA • EPA data on achievement of environmental objectives
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Methodology contd…
• WSIP data on achievement of objectives using input and output data • Targeted consultation with key stakeholders • Assessment of alternative sectoral models • Illustrative project sampling exercise • A sample of DBO schemes • An assessment of cost data for a sample of completed schemes during 2007-09
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WSIP 2007-2009
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WSIP 2007-2009
WSIP 2007-2009
WSIP 2007-2009
Key Findings
Objectives of the WSIP remain legitimate and will continue to be valid in the medium to long term The WSIP will require continued high levels of investment The Report underpins the relative prioritisation of the WSIP within the capital envelope Medium term – need increased focus on
reducing UFW and deficiencies in infrastructure in gateways and hubs
Review identifies measures to improve efficiency Recognises that water services investment has a key role to play in supporting Ireland’s economic recovery through provision of capacity
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Conclusions
Effectiveness = Extent to which objectives are achieved and benefits delivered WSIP has been reasonably effective in delivering on its objectives; Greater priority is required for Water Conservation Sub-programme (Section 4.6.3); Development of future assessment processes (stronger evidence base; investment cycles to distinguish proposed time frames for schemes; communication of national priorities) (Section 7.2.3)
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Conclusions (2)
Efficiency =relationship between inputs (expenditure and personnel) and outputs (goods or services) Positive correlation between inputs and outputs Programme efficiency can be further improved
WSIP 2007-2009 (by value)
WSIP 2010-2012 (by value)
WSIP 2010-2012
6% 17% 22% 26% 29% Contracts/schemes in progress Schemes in planning Water conservation -contracts to commence Commencements Planning of major long-term projects
Efficiency
Increase in water & wastewater treatment capacity in terms of population equivalent Cumulative Expenditure
4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2000 Water Treatment Capacity 2001 0 2002 2003 2004
Year
2005 Wastewater Treatment Capacity 2006 2007 2008 2009 Water Services Investment Programme - cumulative spending € m
Recommendations - Efficiency Measures
Project Appraisal Project Delivery Project Management Monitoring Efficiency Water Pricing Review
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Project Appraisal -
Economies of Scale - potential for • Grouping across authority boundaries (with a river basin perspective); • grouping of schemes not just in terms of geographic proximity, but also in terms of similar level of priority re compliance. Achieving correct project scale • The report recognises that for differing reasons, i.e., the achievement of lower unit costs in large scale projects; and the achievement of high levels of statutory compliance through a range of identified small scale actions; the greatest efficiencies are achieved by
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Wastewater DBO Contracts – DB Cost per PE
Water DBO Contracts – DB per Ml/day
Project Appraisal - Preliminary Reports
Guidance on Preliminary Reports to be updated to: - ensure improved project scoping; phasing; and affordability/cost issues; - reflect issues arising in spot checks and capital appraisal guidelines and capital works management framework; - reflect new approach in 2010-12 WSIP through sequencing of contracts and river basin approach
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Project Delivery
Develop a streamlined statutory process to enable water services projects to proceed more expeditiously through planning As 30% of schemes in planning in WSIP are valued between €1-5m, but account for only 6% of value – examine scope for further devolved procedures under WSIP develop a multi-annual approach to the small schemes measure under the Rural Water Programme (in consultation with CCMA and NRWSC) synchronised with WSIP investment cycle (to include a discretionary and targeted element)
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Shared Services Approach
Proposals for roll out of shared services to be developed within 12 months of publication of VFM report in consultation with CCMA • Established on a river basin structure; • As a minimum involve sharing of services in planning and procurement; project management of large schemes; collation and presentation of regional information; strategic planning; • Can provide platform for development of a national agency.
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Project Management
Role of Project Steering Groups should be strengthened (Directors of Services to attend, standard reporting) WebPCS should be further developed and expanded to incorporate a management module, and to develop the programme management aspect An updated procedures manual should be provided to all water services authorities by the Department on a three yearly basis setting out all key circular and policy documents required to implement the WSIP
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Monitoring Efficiency
Performance Indicators • Develop formalised structure for reporting on agreed indicators aligned to each investment cycle • Publish summary of each WSA’s performance indicators as part of each WSIP IT based PMS to be used on all plants for comparative purposes
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Water Pricing
An independent review of water pricing policy should be carried out and should include: An assessment of its appropriateness An evaluation of its implementation Recommendations on integrating domestic water charging Assessment of adequacy of structures for implementing and monitoring pricing policy Recommendations for alternative flexible approaches to the application of polluter pays principles
Update
Report was approved by the Steering Committee and the Secretary General, and was submitted to the Minister and presented to the Oireachtas in line with Depart of Finance requirements.
Published in June 2011 Copies issued to all Water Services Authorities and available on Departments website www.environ.ie
Department accepted all recommendations and an action plan to implement them is now available on the Departments website
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Current Developments
Programme for Government commitment to set up Irish Water – a new State company to take over water investment and maintenance programmes VFM report is a valuable input into current independent assessment on establishing the new water company
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