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The National Performance Framework and Scotland Performs Maureen Bruce – Strategy & Ministerial Support Directorate describe the Scottish Government’s outcomes based approach to Performance Management and the role of Scotland Performs provide an opportunity for discussion Outcomes-focused Government Alignment Simplifying Public Services Scrutiny & Complaints Delivering Better Outcomes Shared Services Governance / Relationships The Government’s Purpose “To focus Government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.” First Minister What is Scotland Performs? visual, interactive website, describing national priorities and performance on the basis of outcomes Describes “vision” and direction – focus on strategic priorities – shared understanding of link between actions and outcomes Tracks Scotland’s progress against the NPF and communicates that progress to the public National Performance Framework Summary of National Performance Framework Scotland Performs Three key aspects Communication - with audiences about overall delivery of the National Performance Framework Accountability of Government and partners - for the particular aspects (eg geographical, issue specific) for which they are responsible Performance measurement/management partners’ contributions to progress supported by good governance Principles Underpinning Scotland Performs Strategic/visionary approach - focus on outcomes (not outputs, inputs and processes) Responsibility/accountability Driving improvement Objectivity and independent assessment Innovative, open and accessible Developing Scotland Performs Launched on 2nd June 2008 Over 40 up-dates so far – real data, real time 17 changes to direction of travel arrows Next Phases of Development Building local connectivity - Partners’ contributions International comparisons/trends Enhanced functionality - incl look and feel of website Scotland Performs Website www.scotlandperforms.com How are we performing? The number of business start-ups in Scotland is relatively stable and has been for the last ten years. The latest figures show 28 registrations per 10,000 population in 2006, which was the same level as 2005. Who are our supporting delivery partners? Local Authorities (Lead role) Scottish Enterprise Highlands and Islands Enterprise “Scotland Performs is a bold new approach that creates a new standard of accountability to the people of Scotland. By establishing this new system of transparent reporting on its actions, the Government of Scotland has established an open framework for local authorities and other partners, citizens and its own officials to examine and debate the outcomes from its policy and resource decisions made for the betterment of the people of Scotland.” Bill Leighty, Former Chief of Staff, State of Virginia, USA