The Scottish Government

EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME 2008/09 - 2010/11

Efficiency Process & Guidance

The document linked at the end of this passage sets out the principles underpinning the Scottish Government Efficient Government programme, provides guidance on efficiency gains and details the efficiency monitoring processes undertaken by the Public Service Reform & Efficient Government Division. Given the nature of the subject it is not intended to be exhaustive but to help with commonly occurring points of principle.

Process & Guidance

In December 2008, a supplementay note was issued clarifying the position of efficiencies that release 'notional' cash savings.

'Notional' Cash

Efficiency Delivery Plans

The first edition of Efficiency Delivery Plans were published on 15 April 2008 and can be viewed here.

The accompanying news release can be viewed here.

A review of the Efficiency Delivery Plans was carried during May and the fully revised plans can be viewed here.