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Our Vision A better Fiji for all through strong leadership and excellence in service.

Our Mission To achieve our Vision, we will effectively provide sound policy advice and administrative support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet in an efficient manner and through a commitment to the highest levels of professional integrity that is founded and driven by its values.
Our Values * Loyalty to the government of the day; * Respect for one another; * Reliability to do our jobs properly and assuring the Government that it can depend on us for support; * Accountability for everything that we do and the decisions we make; * Professionalism through a high level of competence, honesty and fairness in the delivery of our services; * Tolerance for individual differences and working together without prejudice, bias, or discrimination; and we also uphold the values and ethics of the Fiji Public Service.
Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 1 10/30/2015 10:41:09 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Table Of Content Letter from the Permanent Secretary to the Hon Prime Minister Permanent Secretary’s Summary Corporate Profile Role of OPM Organization Structure Executive Management Activities and Achievements 2014 Annual Corporate Plan Deliverables 2014 Ministry’s Outputs and Performance Targets Cabinet Office Private Office Executive Office Policy Analysis Division Development Cooperation Facilitaion Office Poverty Monitoring Unit Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Office Corporate Service Division Financial Statements & Reports Acronyms 27 30 39 46 63 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 1 10/30/2015 10:41:09 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Letter to the Honourable Prime Minister from the Permanent Secretary The Honourable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama Prime Minister of the Republic of the Fiji Islands Government Buildings, SUVA Dear Sir, I am honoured to present you the Annual report covering the work of the Office of the Prime Minister for 2014.
The report is submitted in accordance with obligations specified in my contract of employment with the Public Service Commission.

It is also in line with the requirements of the Finance Management Act.

In the larger national context, it is an expression of accountability to the public.

The report describes the activities of an Office of State, which has a pivotal position in the framework and machinery of Government.
The information presented here will help to widen general awareness and understanding of the numerous functions and responsibilities of our Office.

The staff I have the privilege to lead, have asked me again to give you an assurance that they are proud to be serving Fiji through the support they give to you as Head of Government in carrying out your many duties.
Yours Faithfully, …………………………………….. Naipote T Katonitabua Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister 2 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 2 10/30/2015 10:41:10 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Permanent Secretary’s Message It is with honor that I present this Annual Report for the year 2014 in my capacity as Acting Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister.2014 has been a year of great historic significance for Fiji with the September 17 elections to the swearing in of the Hon.
Prime Minister Rear Admiral J V Bainimarama and his 14 Cabinet Ministers and 5 Assistant Ministers.

The opening of the first session of Parliament with the swearing in of 50 members of parliament; and the strengthening of international ties with the State visits by the HE the President of Indonesia, Hon.

PM of the Republic of India Narendra Modi and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping.
All of which the Office of the Prime Minister had a role in the provision of sound executive support to the Prime Minister to carry out his duties during these historic events.
2015 will see the Office of the Prime Minister re-engineering its processes and paying more attention to situational analysis in the following areas: • effective monitoring of government performance – improving our visibility on the whole of government network; • provision of professional and support services to Cabinet; • vigilant oversight of national policies; and • improved engagement through effective management of the development grants to the rural and outer islands.
It will also vigorously pursue improvement in service delivery through introduction of innovative tools to propel OPM to an improved recognition in the Public Service - Service Excellence Framework and Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Office (SFCCO), monitoring framework.

We also wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the former Permanent Secretary, Col. Pio Tikoduadua strategic direction tireless commitment by for his of the Ministry to where it is today.
leadership especially his steering the The Ministry’s achievements its vision; A Better Fiji for ALL Through Strong Leadership and Excellence in Service.
throughout 2014, testament of is a its commitment towards ........................................................ Naipote T Katonitabua Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister 3 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 3 10/30/2015 10:41:11 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 CORPORATE PROFILE Launching of the OPM Logo by the Outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mr. Pio Tikoduadua 4 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 4 10/30/2015 10:41:11 AM CORPORATE PROFILE Role of Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 The primary role of the Office of the Prime Minister is to provide sound policy and administrative support to the Prime Minister in his role under the provisions of Section 92 of the Constitution.
The Prime Minister’s Office also has a central place in facilitating the decision-making responsibility of Cabinet and the Constitution, and ensures the implementation of Government’s policies.

the provisions of Section 91 of its collective responsibility to Parliament under through activities within responsibilities are undertaken Administration and the Cabinet Office.
This the Prime Minister’s Office These namely infrastructure development, disseminations of Government’s intentions and objectives inclusive of the Constitution, administration of poverty alleviation programmes, oversight of national projects (Fiji Roads Authority, Public Service Broadcasting contract & Mahogany Industry development) and the promotion and monitoring of government initiatives by the Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Office are also relevant in this regard.
includes the facilitation of Launching of the OPM Logo by the Outgoing Permanent Secretary, Mr. Pio Tikoduadua 5 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 5 10/30/2015 10:41:13 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT e r u t c u r t S n o i t a z i n a g r O 6 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 6 10/30/2015 10:41:14 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT From Left to Right : Ms. Asena Raiwalui Mr. Naipote Katonitabua Ms. Susan Kiran Ms. Peniana Lalabalavu Mr. Edward Tunidau - Acting Deputy Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister - Acting Permanent Secretary - Secretary to Cabinet - Deputy Secretary, Policy Division - Deputy Secretary, Strategic Framework for Change Co-ordination Office (SFCCO) 7 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 7 10/30/2015 10:41:15 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Taking action in 2014 to achieve our goals Activities and Achievements Under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary, office of the Prime Minister the office operated in 2014 in line with a mamagement structure involving eight division: - - - - - - - - Cabinet Office Private Office Policy Division Poverty Monitoring Unit Development Coorporation & Facilitation Division Administration Unit Accounts Unit Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Office A Summary of activities and achievements of the divisions under the specific Key Result Areas (KRA) in 2014 is outlined here.
8 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 8 10/30/2015 10:41:15 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 2014 Annual Corporate Plan Deliverables OUTCOMES OUTPUTS 1.

NEW CONSTITUTION Output 1: Constitution Awareness 2.

THE ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK Output 1: Output 2: Facilitate Decision Making Support for civil society and improve cooperation with international and regional agencies.

Output 3: Client Complaint Investigation 3.


PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM Output 1: Compliance and Monitoring Output 2: Charter Implementation 4.

FORESTRY Output 1: Oversight of Mahogany Industry Output 2: Effective Management of Fiji Mahogany Trus 5.

FINANCIAL SERVICES Output 1: Agency Financial Statements Financial Report to Minister Output 2: Agency Report on Financial Operation and Progress Output 3: on implementation of Outputs 6.
TRANSPORT Output 1: Effective Management and Administration of the Road Systems 7.

NATIONAL IDENTITY AND Output 1: Consultation and Awareness on National Identity SOCIAL COHESION 8.

POVERTY REDUCTION Output 1: Integrated National Poverty Eradication Programmes (INPEP) 9.

GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN IN DEVELOPMENT Output 1: Implementation of Gender Mainstreaming Strategies 10.

RURAL AND OUTER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT Output 1: Community Development (Small Grant and Infrastructure Development) 11.
INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Output 1: Effective Management and Administration of Broadcast Services 9 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 9 10/30/2015 10:41:15 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 2014 Ministry’s Outputs and Performance Targets 10 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 10 10/30/2015 10:41:16 AM 9 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 11 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 11 10/30/2015 10:41:16 AM 10 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 CABINET OFFICE Hon.
Prime Minister meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Hon.

Prime Minister meeting with Chinese President 12 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 12 10/30/2015 10:41:17 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Cabinet Office Results/Tables Hon.

Prime Minister meeting with Chinese President Cabinet is the highest policy making body in Fiji.

It is chaired by the Hon.

Prime Minister and comprises of Ministers who are assigned different portfolios.
The Cabinet Secretariat, also known as Cabinet Office, facilitates effective decision making by Cabinet.

It is based in the Office of the Prime Minister and is headed by the Secretary to the Cabinet.

The Office is tasked with ensuring that the central decision and policy-making processes of Cabinet and the Executive Government is conducted and in accordance with maintained effectively, and accepted constitutional and statutory conventions.
The Cabinet Office facilitates the swearing – in of Cabinet Ministers, and the issuing of their individual roles and responsibilities through the Ministerial Assignment.

It facilitates good decision-making by ensuring that Cabinet Papers submitted to Cabinet are of the highest quality.

It cordinates flow of information and decisions of Cabinet and between the Hon.

Prime Minister.
Prime Minister.

administers laws relating to Parliamentary Pension, Ex-Prime Minister’s and Ex-President’s Pension, Flying of the Fiji Flag, and the Coat of Arms.

the Ministries, the Ministers It 2014 Highlights The Cabinet Office coordinated 17 Cabinet Meetings in 2014, with the corresponding set of minutes provided to the Hon.

Prime Minister, the rest of the Cabinet Ministers, and His Excellency the President.
The Office facilitated 282 Decisions of Cabinet and the dissemination the same to the relevant Ministries for implementation.

The Office also issued 64 Cabinet Notes on Cabinet related matters to the Minister, and 13 Briefs on Cabinet Decisions to His Excellency the President.

The Office carried out three awareness/training sessions with ministries of Government on Cabinet Paper Preparation.
In addition, the Office facilitated ministerial leave and overseas travel with 38 leave and 40 overseas travel requests for official engagements facilitated.

The Office also administered its statutory requirements by providing one advice on Pension requests, and five requests for the use of the Fiji Coat of Arms.
The major highlight for the Office was the swearing–in of the new Government following the General Elections in September 2014. the The Office administered instruments of swearing – in of the Prime Minister, 14 Cabinet Ministers and 5 Assistant Ministers.

The Office also provided the revised the Cabinet with Cabinet Manual.
13 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 13 10/30/2015 10:41:17 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 PRIVATE OFFICE Mr. Vilikesa Waqatairewa, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Handing over Prime Ministers Small Grant Asstance to the Community 14 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 14 10/30/2015 10:41:17 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Private Office efficient provision of The Private Office’s primary responsibility is to ensure administrative and logistic support and protocol services to the Hon.
Prime Minister and his spouse, effective management of their security requirements in conjunction with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji Police Force, facilitation of required services to the residence.

In addition, Private Office also attends to the public in relation to their the Hon.

Prime complaints, accommodating Minister’s open door policy, and any other duties as assigned by the Hon.

Prime Minister.
Prime Minister.

2014 Highlights Opening of the new Operating Theatre Complex CWM Hospital Facilitate Decision Making & Administrative/Logistic Support to the Hon.

Prime Minister.
Prime Minister.

Private Office received the following: • 391 invitations from local and international organizations • Meeting & Appointments – 109 • Courtesy Calls – 33 • Invitations – 217 • Interviews - 2 • Information Papers - 25 • Community Visits – 4 • Publication - 1 • 176 local and international invites were accepted • 102 apologies conveyed • 25 with no comments • 50 no further action • 128 programs were compiled • 128 speeches facilitated for the Hon.
Prime Minister • 38 invitations were delegated to relevant Ministers • 959 visitors were attended to; • 12,046 correspondences were received.

Official opening of the new Navua Hospital 15 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 15 10/30/2015 10:41:18 AM Mr. Vilikesa Waqatairewa, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister Handing over Prime Ministers Small Grant Asstance to the Community OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Summary 2014 Matrix tabled before the Hon.
Prime Minister 2014 Summary Of Matrix 2014 Quarterly Summary Of Matrix Mr. Naipote Katonitabua, Acting Permanent Secretary signing an MOU between the Fijian Gvernment and the Government of India 16 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 16 10/30/2015 10:41:18 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 EXECUTIVE OFFICE Mr. Naipote Katonitabua, Acting Permanent Secretary signing an MOU between the Fijian Gvernment and the Government of India 17 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 17 10/30/2015 10:41:18 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Executive Office The Executive Office is the executive planning arm of the OPM in terms of provision of executive support to the Hon.
PM through the Permanent Secretary’s Office.

Given the confidential, urgent and unique nature of the tasks in the executive support office, the unit ensures through its planning process that all decisions which require communication are done so with the utmost care and due diligence.

2014 Highlights 1.

Reports regarding speeches/messages/press releases prepared for the Prime Minister The executive office formatted 134 speeches and messages for the Hon.

PM in 2014.
PM in 2014.

Number of Speeches Delivered by the Hon.

Prime Minister per Month for 2014 2014 Provincial Breakdown of No of Events where the Hon.

Prime Minister officiated at as Chief Guest The Executive Office with the assistance of the Private Office provided logistical support for the Hon.

Prime Minister’s tours for 2014.

The Hon.


Prime Minister visited all 14 provinces including Rotuma and also officiated as Chief Guest at three official functions in London, England and one function in Sydney, Australia.

In addition, the Executive Office, played a pivotal role in its logistics support to the Permanent Secretary (PS) in his role as Chairman FRA Advisory Council and Interim Chair of the Ex-Servicemen Board.
Between the former PS Mr. Tikoduadua and current acting PS Mr. Katonitabua, the Executive Office, prepared logistical plans for five (5) important official trips outside of Suva where the Permanent Secretaries either officiated as Chief Guests or participated in local/regional forum.

18 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 18 10/30/2015 10:41:18 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Bilateral MOU signing between Fiji and China 2.
Facilitate government funding for FBC (PSB contract) Actual PSB Budget Grant Assistance from OPM The Unit also facilitated quarterly disbursements of grants as per the Agreement on Radio and Television between the Fijian Government and Fiji Broadcasting Commission on the promotion of Public Service Broadcasting (PSB).
19 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 19 10/30/2015 10:41:18 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 POLICY ANALYSIS DIVISION Staff of the Policy Division Unit during their Strategic Plans Formulation Retreat 20 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 20 10/30/2015 10:41:20 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Policy Division Policy Division is led by a Deputy Secretary and consists of six (6) professional staff comprising of a Chief Economist, a Chief Assistant Secretary, a Senior Economic Planning Officer, two Economic Planning Officers an Executive Officer, two Secretaries and a Messenger as support staff.
to the Permanent Secretary and The role of Policy Division is to provide thoroughly researched and factual information and data as the advice Hon.

Prime Minister on a wide range of Social, Economic, Governance, Cultural and Development issues that impact Public, Private and Civil Sectors and National levels.

1.

Policy advice for the Hon.Prime Minister A total of 97 analyzed papers were facilitated for the Hon.

Prime Minister for Cabinet meetings in 2014.


The distributions of papers by sectors are highlighted below.

There was an increase in the number of papers to 2013.

There analyzed the number of new was an initiatives the formulation of diplomatic bilateral agreements on economic and social development opportunities.
in 2014 compared increase submitted by Ministries and in 2013 - 2014 Cabinet Analysis Breakdown The Division provides analysis on issues, policies and programs on a fortnightly basis to the Hon.

Prime Minister on papers submitted by respective Ministers for Cabinet meetings and Cabinet decisions.

The Division represents the OPM in National, Ministerial, Private and Civil forums where there is a call for consultation on policy formulation or policy review and implementation.
sector 2014 Highlights Cabinet Briefs by sector 2014 Staff of the Policy Division Unit during their Strategic Plans Formulation Retreat 21 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 21 10/30/2015 10:41:21 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 2.

Engagement on Government activities and development programmes FENC Fiji for The MOU this grant was signed with the CEO FENC on 10 March, 2014 and the total grant was $200,000.

990 students were assisted by FENC Fiji in 2014.


Out of the $200, 000, $149,034.20 was for the Child Education Sponsorship Scheme (CESS) which includes school supplies and school fees for children; $41,718 was for administration cost; $2822.65 is the balance carried forward to assist beneficiaries this year and $6425.15 was not budgeted for.

Utilization of the 2014 Government Grant stakeholders external of initiatives.
A total of 47 consultations were undertaken with the internal and Social implementation included Development Inter-Ministerial committee meetings and management of special projects assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister namely: These hoc Economic and and on ad * the Vatukoula Social Assistance Trust Fund; * Mahogany Industry Council; Fiji Mahogany Trust; * 2014 Budget Utilization Consultations; * Foundation for the Education of Needy Children (FENC Fiji); * Budget & Aid Coordination Committee; * Macro-Economic Committee; * Works Permit Committee and * Steering Committee on Public Sector Reform Work Permit Committee The Committee the Permanent is chaired by Secretary for Defence and comprises of members from other Ministries including OPM.
The Committee’s role is to deliberate on work permit applications and to conduct site visits to ensure compliance of work permit conditions.

A visitation was undertaken by the Committee to Laucala Island and Taveuni.

Work Permit Committee site visit at Laucala Is/anaﬂ Taveuni.
22 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 22 10/30/2015 10:41:21 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Vatukoula Social Assistance Trust Fund Complaints & Assistance Request Category 2014 in held The Division attended & chaired the four (4) Vatukoula.

Trustee meetings Major achievements include finalization of the Court payout strategy of $3.3m to the former workers who were members of the Staff Association and assistance payouts of $0.74m to 224 beneficiaries (former hourly paid workers).
for the following utilization The payout was ventures; market vendor, Yaqona Retail, Agro Farming, Brush cutter, Chainsaw, livestock farming, fishing, money lending, home improvement, term deposit, transport services & canteen.

3.

Open door facilitation/complaints FNPF assistance, private disputes, employment termination, welfare assistance, land disputes and matters relating to Public Utilities (FEA, WAF and FRA) are a few of the types of complaints brought to OPM.

As part of the Hon.
As part of the Hon.

Prime Minister’s open door pol- icy, a total of 545 cases were received and processed by the Division from members of the public, civil so- ciety and private sectors.

Although most cases were requests for assistance there were still a number of cases that required further coordination with other agencies and investigation.
23 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 23 10/30/2015 10:41:21 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION FACILITAION DIVISION Mr. Salimoni Karusi, Director DCFD handing over Development Grant Assistance Project to the Community 24 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 24 10/30/2015 10:41:22 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Development, Cooperation & Facilitation Division Role of the Development Cooperation & Facilitation Division Development Cooperation and Facilitation Division (DCFD) provides grant assistance, focusing on education, village and settlement improvements and other integrated areas identified by the Hon.
Prime Minister that require urgent assistance.

The Division complements the work of the Budget and Aid Coordination Committee (BACC) of the Ministry of Finance in soliciting donor funds to be used for development purposes in Fiji.

Subvention Fund, Rabi The Division also administers the Rotuma Fund, Subvention Kioa Development Fund, MVT Development Fund.

And also works with other agencies islands.


It also in the development of these provides sound policy advice to the Prime Minister on matters pertaining to the Banaban Settlement Act, Banaban Lands act, Rotuma act & Rotuma Lands Act.

DCFD was allocated a Small Grant Scheme of $3m under the 2014 National Budget.

also managed However, the Division facilitated development from assistance Government of the People’s Republic of China.
and the Small Grant Scheme The Small Grant Scheme addressed the needs of the rural communities in terms of village/settlement improvements, education and other integrated.

The projects assisted are aligned to the 2013 Fiji Constitution on the Bill of Rights: right to education; right to clean water supply; access to basic infrastructure; right to housing; health services etc.

The projects committed by the Hon.


Prime Minister needed to be implemented immediately due to the urgency of projects for the betterment of society as a whole.

Of the $3m allocated in the National Budget, actual expenditure as of 31st December was $2,581,067.83 (86%).

Out of the remaining balance of $418,932.17, $584.59 was committed and not utilized.

These are: (i) Nabukavesi Primary School; (ii) Mau Primary School; and (iii) Lokia Kindergarten.
In addition, contingency cost for two (2) projects Vunivutu Primary School and Napuka Secondary School will be paid in 2015 as projects are expected to be completed in 2015.

All projects assessed and paid accordance with Operating Procedures and Financial Instructions.
in the 2014 DCFD Standard for are Mr. Salimoni Karusi, Director DCFD handing over Development Grant Assistance Project to the Community Grant assistance received was in the following forms: Overall, projects documentation, filing system and database are well kept and maintained.

* Grant (Technical cooperation and cash grants) * Aid-in-Kind (Equipment, machinery etc.
* Concessional loan (E-Projects, housing & road projects) * Small Grant Scheme 25 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 25 10/30/2015 10:41:22 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Sectorial Distribution of Projects with Value Sectorial Distribution Chinese Development Assistance Figure 1 shows that thirty (30) projects with a total cost of $2.5 million assisted in 2014.
Distribution of projects reveals that DCFD is in line with its priority area on education on the need to have quality education and a knowledgeable society.

Fiji has been receiving development assistance from the Government of the People’s Republic of China since the establishment of its diplomatic relations in 1975.
Sectorial Distribution Grants received are in the following forms • Grant (Technical cooperation and cash grants) • Concessional loan (E-Projects, housing & road project Chinese Cash Grant Chinese Grant Projects Implemented 2007 - 2014 Staff of the Poverty Monitoring Unit conducting Poverty Awareness to the Community 26 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 26 10/30/2015 10:41:22 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 POVERTY MONITORING UNIT Staff of the Poverty Monitoring Unit conducting Poverty Awareness to the Community 27 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 27 10/30/2015 10:41:22 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Poverty Monitoring Unit Role of the Poverty Monitoring Unit The unit firstly collected baseline information on pro-poor programmes under the agencies monitored.
Monitoring on project sites and consultations were also conducted in the three divisions: and The objective of the Poverty Monitoring Unit (PMU) since its inception into the OPM is to increase the effectiveness of the programmes that seek to address and reduce poverty.

The Unit aims to ensure that the anti-poverty implementers of pro-poor programmes adjust and revise their policies and implement policies and processes to improve performance.
This works well with the Unit’s key objective to “plan, manage coordinate the implementation of national poverty policies and Integrated Poverty programmes” and fram work Eradication Government’s commitment towards the eradication of poverty.

through Programme the 1.

Monitor, Evaluate and Report on the implementation of INPEP For 2014, as part of the INPEP monitoring, the Poverty Monitoring Unit had monitored administrators agencies which were pro-poor programs.
four of Below is a table which summarizes the agencies and the programs monitored • Northern Division 16th to 21st June 2014 • Central Division 14th to 18th July 2014 • Western Division 10th to 15th August 2014 After the programs were monitored in the first half of the year, the Unit then presented the findings from the monitoring to the responsible agencies.

During the presentation, the relevant agencies their views and provided the findings.
After the agencies, the the Unit formulated four Policy Briefs.

feedback on input from The aim of the Policy Briefs was to provide first-hand feedback to the Hon.

PM on the performance of the poverty alleviation programmes and practical advice on how the effectiveness of the programmes can be improved.

2.
2.

Empowerment Programs The Participatory Learning Action (PLA) research exercise is an approach, which seeks to enable those with smaller, less dominant voices to be heard and to take control over decisions which affect their lives.
from/with It of is a and by and of set the tools, methods, through using techniques community learning process a AGENCY PROGRAMS MONITORED Ministry of Education Ministry of Health Ministry of Social Welfare, Women & Poverty Alleviation • Bus-fare Subsidy • Tuition Fee Grant • Rural Health Center • Pharmaceutical Services • IGP • NGO Grants • WPA • Women’s Resource Centres • Care & Protection Allowance • Poverty Benefit Scheme • Social Pension Scheme Fiji Roads Authority • Rural Roads 28 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 28 10/30/2015 10:41:22 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Consultations with Health Officers in Wanunu, Bua Presentation of the INPEP findings to Ministry of Education exercises to understand the needs, problems and concerns of people, leading to concrete action.
The sites for PLA were identified by the Divisional Commissioner’s Office at the advice of the respective Provincial Administrators.

• The Commissioner’s Offices used the PLA reports in collaboration with their respective Provincial Administrator’s Offices & District Offices to set out their Strategic Plan for the year 2015.

• To gauge the level of infrastructural as well as socio-economic developments in all the villages in which the Unit’s officers visited.
In turn, PMU Officers were able to help villages in developing Development Plans that were unique for each village, and that would be achievable in terms of lifting the standards of living in each village.

Outcome of the PLA Exercise In 2014, the Poverty Monitoring Unit conducted PLA in all the districts of the Province of Ba and several districts in the province of Cakaudrove.

Impact • Villagers themselves were empowered to formulate a Village Development Identification & Action Planfor their villages.
• Data gathered from the villages, including the Village Development Identification & Action Plan to create a Village report for each village, for purposes of information sharing & facilitation of the development plans.

• The e-copies of the PLA reports were then disseminated to the Commissioners’ Office of the two Divisions and hard copies of the PLA reports were also distributed to the Provincial Offices for their information & potential facilitation.
29 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 29 10/30/2015 10:41:23 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR CHANGE & CO-ORDINATING OFFICE Deputy Secretary SFCCO addressing the staff.
30 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 30 10/30/2015 10:41:23 AM STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR CHANGE & CO-ORDINATING OFFICE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Strategic Framework for Change & Coordinating Office Website Hits per Quarter in 2014 The primary role of the SFCCO is to provide necessary support in terms of policy advice and programmes on the Roadmap (RDSSED) and Strategic (SFC) implementation.
for Change Framework • Ensure that the Roadmap (RDSSED) is mainstreamed into Strategic Plans (2010 – 2014) and all Government Ministries and Agencies’ Annual Corporate Plans ACPs; • Ensure alignment of Ministries and Departments ACP key deliverables to Roadmap; • Monitor, audit and analyse implementation of ACPs, Government Development Projects and Cabinet Papers; • Marketing and Promotion of SFC and Roadmap through Public Outreach and Consultations; • Secretariat to the National Peoples Charter Advisory Council (NPCAC); 2014 Highlights New Constitution - Constitution Awareness Summary of Activities for PRMD in 2014 Throughout 2014 (PR) Officers completed a total of 279 consultations to more than 9900 people and 41 radio talkback shows.
the Public Relations conducted throughout Consultations were Ba, country; the Cakaudrove, Bua, Macuata, Tailevu, Lomaiviti, Motoriki, Ovalau, Koro, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa to name a few.

Lau, Nadroga, Suva, Deputy Secretary SFCCO addressing the staff.

PR Coordinator, Mr Raturala joins the Hon.
Prime Minister during a talk-back show at FBC Website Hits per Quarter in 2014 31 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 31 10/30/2015 10:41:23 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Enhancing the Accountability Framework - Support for civil society and improve cooperation with international and regional agencies on good governance Summary of meetings conducted with NGOs, CSOs and international partners QUARTER 1 2014 Meeting/Workshop/Training Attendance Purpose Meeting with Ambassador at Large- Mr Naivalurua Meeting with Asian Development Bank DS ICO DS ICO Update on Government performance and initiatives.
Meeting with Dialogue Fiji (CSO) DPRMD Update on Government initiativesHuman Resources Peace Development Course — 3 months PIO PRMD Peace development & UN Systems Meeting/Workshop/Training QUARTER 2 2014 Attendance Purpose UN attadiment - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights MLO Constitutional Forum & MIDA (Ambassador Shameem) PIO PRMD Public Information and Communications IO Constitution and Media Decree Meeting/Workshop/Training QUARTER 3 2014 Attendance Purpose Youth Workshop—Aspire Network DPRMD Government intent—Preparing for Elections Media Workshop — Korea IO Social Media and Media applications Meeting/Workshop/Training Attendance Purpose QUARTER 4 2014 CELAP Meeting with UNDP Meeting with World Bank Meeting with ADB Heads of Mission brief (Holiday Inn) Meeting with PCP (CSO) DMEU DS ICO Leadership Update on govemment initiatives A/PAO MEU Update on govemment initiatives A/PAO MEU Fiji Country Team Gender Assessment Inception DS ICO DS ICO Update on Government performance and initiatives Update on Government initiatives-Restorative Justive Programme Meeting with PCP (CSO) DS ICO Update on Government initiatives 32 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 32 10/30/2015 10:41:23 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 DS SFCCO Mr. Edward Tunidau with representatives of the ADB Client Complaint Investigation is to and The Division has been working extensively throughout 2014, especially in the final quarter on referrals.
complaints attending important to note that there are many It more referrals that have been received by the officers in the field during consultations that have not been captured as the officers attend to the referrals on-site and resolve the matters with the respective stakeholders i.e.

PA or DO.

Of the 280 referrals recorded in PRMD only 44% (43.9%) have been resolved and 56% are pending investigation.
The huge percentage of pending referrals can be attributed to a number of things; • land issues require the involvement of other stakeholders; • some matters have been referred to the courts and the team is awaiting the legal resolution; • some complainants are yet to return with more of which the information on the officers require for resolution; case • some referrals are related to policy 28matters and therefore have to be referred to the respective ministries and agencies to action of which feedback and or pending; decision remains a • some are the of Ministries and the PM.
approval sensitive matters higher that require authorities, In an effort to attend to all referral matters the officers have convened stakeholder meetings that are conducted on a monthly basis of which issues, especially related to policies, are and discussed.

All submitted to the Policy Division for ACP reporting.
compiled referrals are 33 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 33 10/30/2015 10:41:23 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Compliance and Monitoring In 2014, a total of 27 Government agencies that comprises of 24 Ministries and 3 Departments were monitored on a quarterly basis on the implementation of their respective ACPs.
the ACP analysis of The implementation performance of the whole of Government was provided to the Prime Minister on a quarterly basis, which highlighted that key strategic priorities under the three sectors i.e.

Good Governance, Socio-cultural Economic Development Development continued to be implemented by Ministries and Departments.
and to 3936 households; 5 new cooperative registered with 23 employment created, Launch of Trade Policy Framework; Establishment of the Pacific Island Development Forum; the establishment of 3 new formal diplomatic relations Poland, Iraqi and Guin- ea Bissan; Establishment of Geneva Mission; Forest product – Export value -$F28,917,236.08, Import value - $F2,380,794.69; Total revenue collected $579,550,883 against the annual target of $2b; Outstanding Tax arrears collected - $42,384,524.35 against an annual target of $50m; total Custom collected - $143,962,013 against the annual target of $495,100,000.00, and cash collected from custom audits is $6,439,164.19 against the target of $23m, and the completion of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey.
implemented by Ministries & Major activities Departments under the Good Governance Sector are: the 2014 General Elections; the 2014 Constitution of Fiji; establishment of five Telecenters - Nakasi High, Assemblies of God High School, Noco Secondary, Ba Provincial Free Bird and Votualevu College; Increase in coverage of Telephone Lines and Cellular subscribers compared to 2010: Telephone lines 83.46%; and Cellular Mobile 110.31%; DNA analysis – the first ever analysis on a homicide-suicide court case installation of CCTV at Ba on 17/10/14; Pre-release Women and Labasa Correction Institutions; establishment of the Savusavu and Nausori Birth, Deaths and Marriage offices; the increase in the iTaukei land utilization for com- mercial purposes; increase in crime detection rate of 73% compared to 69%, and the provision of Leadership training and development at all levels.
presented in The Whole of Government performance in terms of the implementation of the 27 Government agencies ACPs continuously increased towards the end of the year; first quarter was 64.46%, 2nd quarter was 80.70% and third quarter was 88.75%.
Highlighted below achievements that have contributed towards the continuous increase in Government’s performance in 2014. are major were vaccinated Major activities implemented by Ministries & Departments under the Socio-Cultural Sector are: 64,618 Primary School Students and 36,840 Secondary School Students were assisted with the bus fare subsidy; provision of free textbooks to all primary school children; 83.60% of children that visited health with MR1 facilities immunisation; 11,185 and housing project; people benefitted from the 150 families were assisted through the Housing Assistance Grant for First time Home Owners; completion of major housing developments in Tacirua-East and the PRB Flat in Raiwai; 17,167 recipients assisted under the Poverty Benefit Scheme; including 1822 clients under the Care and Protection Program and 1,041 under the Expanded Food Voucher for Rural Pregnant Mothers Program.
families 2,237 implemented by Ministries & Major activities Departments under the Economic Development Sector are: 2,564 cane access roads upgraded; 14 profit making companies in 2014; deposit of 586.99ha into the Land Bank; supply of electricity 34 Stakeholder meeting Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 34 10/30/2015 10:41:24 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 WOG Average Ratings & OPM Performance Ratings - 2013 & 2014 Site Visits is an integral part of the Project site visits monitoring process.
The process provides an opportunity to monitoring officers to verify project implementation reports from ministries and departments on the ground in the divisions.

In 2014, there were four site visits undertaken with a total of 40 projects visited both in the Western and Northern Divisions.

Issues that are identified by site visits team are communicated back to the implementing agencies for further clarifications or rectification of the shortfalls on the ground.
RDSSED 2009-2014 Implementation Progress by Sector Budget Utilization The central agencies consisting of OPM, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Strategic Planning formed four Infrastructure, Social Services, Economic Development and General Administration.

namely sectors teams January, 2014, The main aim of the exercise was to monitor, coordinate and assist Ministries and Departments in the utilization of 60% of their respective budget allocations.
it was In is forecasted that the 60% utilisataion, which equivalent to $1,822,308,191.63 will be achieved in mid-June and July.

However, as at the end of 30th June, the budget utilisation rate was 40.47%, which is equivalent to $1.2 billion.

The June utilisation was an increase of 8.49% which is equivalent to $257.7 million from May utilisation and compared to the same period in 2013, which was $938.5 million.
Social Services Sector recorded the highest utilisation as of 30th June with $355.2m followed by General Infrastructure Administration $271.9m $268.4m, Economic Service $99.5m and the lowest utilisation was Miscellaneous Sector $39.7m.
then 35 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 35 10/30/2015 10:41:24 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Charter Implementation The Charter Unit is responsible for the implementing and monitoring of the Peoples’ Charter for Change Peace and Progress (PCCPP) with all deliverables required under its banner.

Budget Utilization meeting at the Ministry of Defense.
Major challenges identified during the site visits which are also learning that needs to be taken on board by implementing agencies: the ignorance of divisional staff of the project implemented; the unavailability of project officers and proper documentations of projects; the inconsistency in the reporting and actual work progress; poor quality of work – gaps identified in the early phase lack of ownership of completion of projects; of projects by to rules and regulations of authorizing agencies; a non-holistic approach to project implementation by and recipients.
All to be addressed by agencies so that the objectives of the projects are fully realized.

inaccessibility the recipients; non-adherence challenges need projects of progress the Charter; Preparing implementation National In carrying out its role, the Unit facilitates the the promotion of report Charter to Charter the and NPCAC Advisory Council the NPCAC Sub-Committees; Facilitating of the provision of Quarterly meetings with logistics, services.
support and Additionally, the Charter Unit plays a co-existing role in the corporate functions of the SFCCO.

secretarial (NPCAC) Peoples’ the to discuss on In 2014, two meetings were conducted by the NPCAC.

The two meetings took place in the 1st and 2nd quarters implementation of the PCCPP.

In each of these two meetings, three (3) meetings from the NPCAC sub-committees also took place prior to the main NPCAC meetings.
The three sub-committees namely, The NPCAC meetings came to a halt in 3rd and 4th Quarter due to the members being held up for the preparation Elections.

Some members were executives of political parties and three (3) were contending for a seat.

September the of In 2014 the NPCAC also lost a long serving member of the Council.

Ratu Jolame Lewanavanua passed in the Sigatoka away at his home residence valley.
A delegation led by Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and Ratu Filimone Ralogaivau had attended his funeral to Government.

in appreciation for his service (1) Good Governance; (2) Economic Development; and (3) Socio-Cultural first discussed on the issues from their sectors that needed further consideration by Government before they are tabled up on the main meetings.

The main points are then taken up to the Prime Minister by the Chairman.
Site inspection of the new Bau sea-wall Verification 36 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 36 10/30/2015 10:41:24 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 National Identity Promote National Identity total of 279 In 2014, PRMD conducted a consultations and 41 radio talkback shows on the topic of National Identity.

The topic focused on understanding Equal Citizenry and Indigenous Rights.
The analysis indicates that there is a majority that the 9900 understand and accept people consulted) the concept of National Identity.

(96% of NPCAC Working Group meeting.

Government focus and initiatives In an effort to create awareness and promote Governmentinitiatives the Public Relations and Media Division intensify its activities in; (PRMD) hashad to As clearly outlined in the constitution the rights of all Fijians are protected more so the indigenous.
Although provisions entrenched in the constitution the constitution provides for the protection of the rights of all.

traditional there are Feedback Analysis of Accepting National Identity (%) • Community Consultations (PR meetings) • Radio Talk-back Shows • Exhibitions, road shows and show case • Meetings • Stakeholder Consultations • Newsletters • Website monitoring and • Complaints/ referrals The various development issues presented included; • Agriculture (sugar, farming etc.)
• Housing (focus on rural) • Utilities (water and electrification in both urban and rural) • Infrastructure (Roads and transport) • Risk & Disaster management (provincial matters) PR Coordinator, Mr. Epeli Vuase conducting consultations in Koro Island.
37 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 37 10/30/2015 10:41:24 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Poverty Reduction Empowering the public on poverty reduction issues Feedback Analysis on Understanding the Women’s role in Development (%) the PR activities poverty eradication Within programmes were one also of the major topics for presentation and discussion.
included as The analysis from the feedback forms indicates that 97% of the people (from the 9900 in attendance during the consultations) understand the poverty reduction initiatives by Government.

to various In addition to the consultations the officers also attended referrals or complaints that involve informal settlements, land disputes, utility issues (water & electricity), employment and investment to name a few.
Although Government has made huge progress in poverty alleviation there is still a need to refocus implementation poverty on strengthening reduction programmes provided by the ministries.

the Feedback Ananysis on Understanding One’s role in Poverty Reduction (%) Gender Equality & Women Development Empowering the public on gender empowerment The topic of Gender Empowerment was only intrduced this year with the team keen to empower women to participate in all levels of the community.
From the analysis of the women’s participation in the consultations, of 9988 in attendance in the PR consultations in 2014, 3157 were women.

This accounts for only 31.6% of the total number in attendance More effort in this area by the PR teams to ensure that schedules are also targeted at involving women.
is needed Salome Senibuli and Suliano Driti during the Showcase 2014 38 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 38 10/30/2015 10:41:25 AM Staff of the Corporate Services Division OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION Staff of the Corporate Services Division 39 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 39 10/30/2015 10:41:25 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 and Administration Role of the Division The Corporate Services Division (CSD) provides corporate support services to the OPM through two key areas: Human Resources and Administration Section and Finance Section.
The Human Resources are: Administration & Records Management; Human Resources Management & Development; and Organization & Asset Management; Productivity Management.

The Finance Section services comprises of: budget & financial reporting compliance; audit report; procurement compliance report and other financial services within the OPM and the Cabinet Office assignment.

services Administration Unit The key output of the Unit is to provide administrative support to OPM.
It ensures effective human resource management and development through training, development Performance opportunities, enhanced Organisation Management System, Productivity effective Management Management Section accordance with (127) of the Constitution, Public Service Act, Financial Management Act and related regulations.

The Unit is also responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Ministry’s vehicles and logistics support.

and in 2014 Highlights 1.


The development of the OPM Personnel and Administration Handbook; 2.

The relocation of the Corporate Services Offices from Government Buildings to Carnarvon Street.

The Accountability Framework Facilitate Decision Making The Unit facilitated the following Meetings: NO.

OF MEETINGS FORUM HOD Executive Staff Board Staff Board Discipline and Ethics 7 1 2 2 Planning Workshops The review of the 2014 Strategic Plan was conducted on 6/6/2014 at Holiday Inn.
A workshop on Re-positioning & Re-strategising in the parliamentary context was conducted at the CTD on 1/10/2014 and 2015 ACP formulation workshop was conducted at the Holiday Inn on 14/10/2014.

Public Sector Reform Compliance and Monitoring 1.Human Resources Management & Development.

A.
Personnel and Administration Handbook The first edition of the Office of the Prime Minister’s Personnel Handbook fol- lowing the assent of the 2013 Republic of Fiji Constitution in which “the Permanent Secretary, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, has the authority to determine all matters pertaining to the in 2014 40 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 40 10/30/2015 10:41:25 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 employment of all staff in the ministry, including— Appointments (a) the terms and conditions of employment; (b) the qualification requirements for appointment to be the process and appointment, open, and transparent selection process based on merit; which must followed be for an competitive (c) the salaries, benefits and allowances payable, in accordance with its budget as approved by Parliament; and (d) the total establishment or the total number of staff that are required to be appointed, in accordance with the budget as approved by Parliament.” The Handbook provides guidelines and sets out procedures that ensure an appropriate level of standardisation in the application of rules, and It conditions of employment incorporates and adopts practices, procedures and guidelines from the Public Service Commission Terms and Conditions of Employment, PSC Act 1999, PSC Regulations and the General Orders.
the OPM.

in in the OPM.

It for employees who The Manual assists staff in their operational responsibilities and is a guiding principle for the resource and efficient execution of human is a administration functions to be handbook enlightened on conditions of employment.

It is the duty and responsibility of all employees to be thoroughly acquainted with this Manual, and any additions and amendments to it.
The contents are applicable to all employees of the OPM including those holding Project positions those on Attachment.

seek and B.

Recruitment and Selection A total of twenty nine (29) vacant posts were advertised.

Tabulated below is a list of the appointments approved in 2014.

C. Staff Turnover Staff turnover increased in 2014 by 21% compared to 2013.
A summary list of staff turnover is tabulated below: ACTIVITY Resignation Retirement Transfers/Postings Out of OPM NO 4 3 7 Transfers/Postings into of OPM 2 Internal Postings Non-renewal of Engagement 5 - 41 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 41 10/30/2015 10:41:25 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 D. Discipline F. Staff Training & Development A Discipline and Ethics Committee was formed in August 2014 chaired by the Deputy Secretary, SFCCO.
A summary list of disciplinary measures facilitated is tabulated below: Ninety seven per cent (97%) staff attended training in 2014.

One hundred and eighty seven (187) local trainings were attended by OPM Staff while twenty five (25) staff attended overseas trainings.

Training nominations were based on the training needs analysis (TNA) conducted by each Unit.
Tabulated is a summary of trainings attended by OPM staff in 2014 7 OVERSEAS TRAINING Executive Office PAU DCFD Admin Accounts OVERSEAS TRAINING 5 PMU Cabinet Private Office SFCCO 13 LOCAL TRAININGS Executive Office PAU DCFD Admin Accounts PMU Cabinet Private Office SFCCO NO 3 3 NO 1 6 2 16 56 21 21 10 5 42 DISCIPLINE MEASURE Warning letters issued Allegations of breach of Code of Conduct NO.

8 5 E. Management of Leave The table below summarizes all types of leave applications that were approved for 2014.
LEAVE TYPE Annual Leave (Days) SLWOSS (Days) SLWSS (Days) ML (Days) BL (Days) LSL (Days) Inpatient Sick Leave (Days) Duty Leave (Days) LWOP (Days) Study Leave (Days) Leave Allowance Payment NO.

1026.1 180 277.75 85 84.5 35 116 6 4 0 1 Time –Off (Hrs.)

245.35 42 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 42 10/30/2015 10:41:25 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 In-House Trainings Four (4) In-house trainings were conducted in 2014.
A summary list of In-house trainings is tabulated below: PROGRAMME Induction Leadership Dev.

For Middle Managers OHS 1st Aid Training Butlers Training TARGET GROUP CO, TR, Attachees, Volunteers AO, SAOs and PAOs Committee Members OHS Committee Members GWE (Messenger/ Cleaners) NO.

VENUE Nadave Nadave Parliament Complex St John Ambulance Corporate Conference Room who had been identified as projected Officers the critical positions highlighted 2014 Succession plan.

the in 2.
the in 2.

Management of Office Equipment and Procurement A total of 501 submissions on procurement of Office Equipment and Office supplies were facilitated with the total costs of $1,178,181.21.

3.

Management and Maintenance of Vehicle Fleet A total of 31 vehicles were administered in 2014.

Three (3) vehicles (GN089, GM915 & GN041) were written-off 573) replacements were received from the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
Two (2) expired lease vehicles were returned and replaced with (GP 455 and GP658) (GP620 andGP two and 4.

Management of Records 7006 Inward Outward File Maintenance File away Closed files Files marked out Files received 3000 130 5000 200 202 230 Induction Course Participants G. Implementation of the OPM Succession Plan To maintain a competent and dynamic workforce, monitoring on the implementation of the Ministry’s Succession Plan had been conducted on quarterly basis.
Implementation reports had been provided on the developments updates undertaken on Officers 43 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 43 10/30/2015 10:41:25 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 5.

Productivity Management SEA The Ministry received the Civil Service Awards Prize for the second time in 2014.

6.

Overview of the Office of the Prime Minister Budget OPM received a total budget of $16,097.5(M) for the year 2014 compared to $14,016.1 (M) for 2013.
Accounts 2014 vs 2013 Budget Utilization The role of the Accounts section is to provide the OPM.

services financial The Accounts Section’s functions comprises of: supports to • the budget & financial reporting compliance; • audit report; • procurement compliance; and • other financial services within the OPM.
In year 2014, the following major Financial and Accounting Functions were achieved: i) 100% of our reconciliation was submitted ii) 76% of Overall approved budget was utilized iii) Adherence to closing of 2014 accounts on time as set out by the Ministry of Finance iv) Meeting Finance requirement of the Office in support of its business operation v) Payment of Parliamentary Pensioners (100%).
vi) 90% of payments was done to the suppliers; the remaining 10% orders were cancelled due to supplier’s non – compliance.

44 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 44 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 STAFF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Obituary Mr Jerry Tavua, Former Administration Officer, SFCCO included but was not Mr Tavua was transferred from the Elections Office to OPM’s Charter Unit in 2008.

He was promoted Administrative Officer in 2010.


Mr Tavua duties to participation in talk-back shows on Government initiatives and development, facilitation of referrals received by the Public Relations & Media Unit and reinforcement of Gender Empowerment programs of Government.

Mr Tavua became ill in November 2013 and succumbed to his sickness in August 2014 after eighteen (18) years of service in Government.
confined Retirement Atelaite Qaranivalu Ms Qaranivalu was transferred to OPM from the Office of Accountability & Transparency in January 2011.

She retired as Senior Administrative Officer (Corporate) on 19th September 2014, after 25 years of service to Government.

Mr Salimoni Karusi, Former Director DCFD ( Retired ) Mr Karusi was posted to OPM from the Ministry of Provincial Development & Multi Ethnic Affairs in April 2008 as Principal Administrative Officer.
He was promoted as Chief Administrative Officer (Director DCFD) in 2009.

Mr Karusi was to have retired in 2011 but was re-engaged for another three (3) years before finally retiring in December 2014.
45 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 45 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 Office of the Prime Minister And Public Service Commission Financial Statements For the Year ended 31st December 2014 46 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 46 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATION STATEMENT STATEMENT OF LOSSES CHINESE GRANT TRUST FUND ACCOUNT – STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS TAIWAN GRANT TRUST FUND ACCOUNT – STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS TRADING AND MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT – INCOME STATEMENT TRADING AND MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT – BALANCE SHEET NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 48 51 52 54 55 56 57 58 59 47 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 47 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 48 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 48 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM 41 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT Scope I have audited the special purpose financial statements of the Office of the Prime Minister and Public Service Commission which has been prepared under the cash basis of accounting and notes 1 to 8 thereon for the year ended 31 December 2014.
The financial statements comprise the following: (a) Statement of Receipts and Expenditure; (b) Appropriation Statement; (c) Statement of Losses; (d) Trust Account Statement of Receipts and Payments – Chinese Grant; (e) Trust Account Statement of Receipts and Payments – Taiwan Grant; (f) Trading and Manufacturing Account – Income Statement; and (g) Trading and Manufacturing Account – Balance Sheet.
The Office of the Prime Minister and Public Service Commission are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the special purpose financial statements and the information contained therein.

My responsibility is to express an opinion on these special purpose financial statements based on my audit.
My audit was conducted in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing to provide reasonable assurance as to whether the special purpose financial statements are free of material misstatements.

My audit procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the special purpose financial statements and evaluation of accounting policies.
These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion as to whether, in all material respects, the special purpose financial statements are fairly stated and in accordance with government policies stated in Note 2, the Audit Act and the Financial Management Act 2004, so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the financial performance of the Office of the Prime Minister and Public Service Commission for the year ended 31 December 2014.
The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 49 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 49 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM 42 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 50 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 50 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM 43 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 51 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 51 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM 44 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Notes 2014 2013 ($) ($) RECEIPTS Agency Revenue 1,023,614 20,924 TOTAL REVENUE 3 (a) 1,023,614 20,924 EXPENDITURE Operating Expenditure Established Staff 3 (b) 7,277,742 6,454,445 Government Wage Earners 3 (c) 687,270 577,706 Travel & Communication 3 (d) 1,337,119 1,485,164 Maintenance & Operations 3 (e) 27,033,764 25,229,694 Purchase of Goods & Services 3 (f) 841,353 682,246 Operating Grants & Transfers 3 (g) 1,759,135 21,301,962 Special Expenditure 3 (h) 1,231,421 1,262,187 Total Operating Expenditure 40,167,804 56,993,404 Capital Expenditure Construction 3 (i) --- 143,825 Purchases 3 (j) 895,983 394,136 Capital Grants & Transfers 3 (k) 4,164,688 5,329,295 Total Capital Expenditure 5,060,671 5,867,256 Value Added Tax 4,453,965 4,075,502 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 49,682,440 66,936,162 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 52 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 52 10/30/2015 10:41:26 AM 45 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROPRIATION STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 SEG Item Budget
 Estimate ($) Appropriation Changes ($) Revised Estimate ($) Actual Expenditure ($) Carry– Over ($) Lapsed Appropriation ($) Operating Expenditure 1 Established Staff 7,525,277 (204,229) 7,321,048 7,277,742 --- 43,306 2 Government Wage Earners 554,308 206,661 760,969 687,270 --- 73,699 3 Travel & Communication 1,187,536 169,808 1,357,344 1,337,119 --- 20,225 4 Maintenance & Operations 25,476,465 1,612,275 27,088,740 27,033,764 --- 54,976 5 Purchase of Goods & Services 773,516 118,337 891,853 841,353 ---
 50,500 6 Operating Grants & Transfers 2,065,900 (271,335) 1,794,565 1,759,135 --- 35,430 7 Special Expenditure 1,898,100 (631,517) 1,266,583 1,231,421 --- 35,162 Total Operating Expenditure 39,481,102 1,000,000 40,481,102 40,167,804 --- 313,297 Capital Expenditure 8 Construction --- --- --- --- --- --- 9 Purchases 1,000,000 --- 1,000,000 895,983 --- 104,017 10 Capital Grants & Transfers 9,300,000 (2,000,000) 7,300,000 4,164,688 --- 3,135,312 Total Capital Expenditure 10,300,000 (2,000,000) 8,300,000 5,060,671 --- 3,239,329 13 Value Added Tax 4,549,800 --- 4,549,800 4,453,965 --- 95,835 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 54,330,902 (1,000,000) 53,330,902 49,682,440 --- 3,648,461 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 53 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 53 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 46 | Page Appropriation Movements In 2014, Cabinet approved the redeployment of $1,000,000 from the Office of the Prime Minister’s budget to Fiji Roads Authority.
Other movements were as follows: Virement No.

From To Amount ($) Public Service Commission DV0213 Various Various 55,000 DV0218 Various Various 41,000 DV0223 SEG 7 SEG 4 206,103 DV0224 Various Various 34,207 DV0225 Various Various 797,696 DV0227 Various Various 869,304 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROPRIATION STATEMENT (continued...) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Virement No.
From To Amount ($) DV0228 Various SEG 5 10,200 DV0229 Various Various 11,890 VO2007 Various Various 411,640 Office of the Prime Minister Various SEG 1 SEG 2 7,661 Various SEG 3 SEG 4 162,204 Various SEG 3 SEG 5 40,000 Various SEG 3 SEG 6 16,363 DV09 SEG 3 SEG 7 10,000 Various SEG 4 SEG 3 10,230 DV15 SEG 4 SEG 6 6,283 DV20 SEG 5 SEG 4 2,000 DV16 SEG 7 SEG 2 10,000 DV19 SEG 7 SEG 3 16,122 Various SEG 7 SEG 4 7,292 Various SEG 10 SEG 2 159,000 Various SEG 10 SEG 3 261,311 Various SEG 10 SEG 4 302,500 V02001 SEG 10 SEG 5 10,000 V02001 SEG 10 SEG 7 53,000 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 54 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 54 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 47 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STATEMENT OF LOSSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Loss of Money There was no loss of money recorded for the year ended 31 December 2014.
Loss (other than money) The Ministry of Finance approve the disposal of unserviceable items totalling $127,275 for the respective sections as detail below for the Office of the Prime Minister.
Section Amount ($) Accounts 665 Administration 39,685 Cabinet 81,260 Development Cooperation & Facilitation 3,525 Implementation Coordinating Office 640 Poverty Monitoring Unit 1,500 Total 127,275 The Ministry of Finance approve the disposal of unserviceable items totalling $30,274 for the respective sections as detail below for the Public Service Commission.
Section Amount ($) MIS Office 24,224 Office Accommodation 1,220 PS Performance Division 3,230 Policy Research & Advisory Division 320 Tribunal Office 320 Corporate Division 960 Total 30,274 The Ministry of Finance also approved the write off of unverified account balances recorded in the general ledger system which could not be substantiated as records were no longer available.
Department Account Balance Description Amount ($) Office of the Prime Minister 10210102999570301 Advances (92,391) 10210302999530301 Drawings (6,378,311) 90210102999520401 Chinese Grant TF (857,292) Public Service Commission 10230102999530301 Drawings BSP Suva (79,982) OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 55 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 55 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 48 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHINESE GRANT TRUST FUND ACCOUNT – STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Notes 2014 2013 ($) ($) Restated RECEIPTS Interest Other Receipts 3,773 11,270 3,232 5,578,403 Total Receipts 15,043 5,581,635 PAYMENTS Assistance to Schools Assistance to Village Settlements Assistance to Other Integrated Projects Withholding Tax Cheque Book Fees Assistance to various entities and projects 1,559,216 495,124 875,257 755 16 --- --- --- --- --- --- 1,712,021 Total Payments 2,930,368 1,712,021 Net (Deficit)/Surplus (2,915,325) 3,869,614 Balance as at 1 January 4,891,393 1,021,779 Closing Balance as at 31 December 2014 1,976,068 4,891,393 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 56 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 56 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 49 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TAIWAN GRANT TRUST FUND ACCOUNT – STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 2014 2013 ($) ($) Restated RECEIPTS Interest Received Other Receipts 91 5,000 178 29,456 Total Receipts 5,091 29,634 PAYMENTS Assistance to
 Community Projects --- 14,325 Assistance to Schools 16,746 160,587 Assistance to RFMF --- 20,798 Gift – Fiji Government to the Solomon Island --- 13,525 Resident Withholding Tax --- 24 Total Payments 16,746 209,259 Net (Deficit)/Surplus (11,655) (179,625) Opening Balance as at 1 January 97,583 277,208 Closing Balance as at 31 December 2014 85,928 97,583 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 57 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 57 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 50 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND
 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TRADING AND MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT – INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 Note 2014 2013 ($) ($) INCOME Rental Income 7 4,605,833 4,527,192 Total Income 4,605,833 4,527,192 EXPENDITURE Direct Labour 28,869 64,011 Travel and Communication 34,381 910 Maintenance and Operations 3,637,484 3,812,669 Special Expenditure --- 7,960 Total Payments 3,700,734 3,885,551 Net Profit 905,099 641,641 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 58 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 58 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 51 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TRADING AND MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT – BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014 Note 2014 2013 ($) ($) Restated Current Assets Cash at Bank 1,429,251 1,639,894 NET ASSETS 1,429,251 1,639,894 Liability Deposits and Deduction 55,009 58,566 Equity Accumulated Fund 8 1,374,242 1,581,328 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITY 1,429,251 1,639,894 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 59 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 59 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 52 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 NOTE 1: REPORTING ENTITY Office of the Prime Minister The primary role of the Prime Minister’s Office is to provide sound policy and administrative support to the Prime Minister and to the Cabinet.
The Prime Minister’s Office has a central place in facilitating the decision-making responsibility of Cabinet and in ensuring the implementation of Government’s policies.

These responsibilities are undertaken through activities within the Prime Minister’s Office, namely Administration and the Cabinet Office.

The administration of Poverty Alleviation Programme through housing assistance grants and seed grants for Income Generating Projects to eradicate poverty are also relevant in this regard.
Public Service Commission The Public Service Commission under Section 126 (1), (4), (6) of the 2013 Constitution is responsible for the following functions: (a) To appoint the permanent secretaries with the agreement of the Prime Minister; (b) To remove permanent secretaries with the agreement of the Prime Minister; (c) To institute disciplinary action against permanent secretaries; (d) To make such other appointments and perform such other duties, functions and responsibilities as may be prescribed under written laws; (e) To reassign one or more permanent secretaries amongst the various ministries of the state with the agreement of the Prime Minister; and (f) To determine the remuneration of the Permanent Secretaries.
NOTE 2: STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Basis of Accounting / Presentation In accordance with government accounting policies, the financial statements of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Commission are prepared under the cash basis of accounting.

All payments related to purchases of fixed assets have been expensed.

The financial statements are presented in accordance with the Financial Management Act and the requirements of Section 71 (1) of the Finance Instruction 2010.
The preparation and presentation of a Statement of Assets and Liabilities is not required under the current Government policies, except for that of the Trading and Manufacturing Accounts.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 60 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 60 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 53 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued...) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 (b) Accounting for Value Added Tax (VAT) All income and expenses are VAT exclusive.

The Office and Commission on a monthly basis takes out VAT output on total money received for expenditure from Ministry of Finance.
VAT input on the other hand is claimed on payments made to the suppliers and sub-contractors for expenses incurred.

The VAT payment as per the statement of receipts and expenditure relates to the VAT input claimed on payments made to the suppliers and sub-contractors for expenses incurred and VAT payments to Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (FRCA).

Actual amount paid to FRCA during the year represent the difference between VAT Output and VAT Input.
(c) Comparative Figures Where necessary, amounts relating to prior years have been reclassified to facilitate comparison and achieve consistency in disclosure with current year amounts.

(d) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised when cash is actually received.

NOTE 3: SIGNIFICANT VARIATIONS (a) Total Revenue increased by $1,002,690 in 2014 due to the clearance of previous years stale cheques by the Office of the Prime Minister and the recording of miscellaneous revenue by the Public Service Commission.
(b) The Established Staff costs increased by $823,297 or 13% in 2014 due to the Pay increase during Pay 1/2014 as per Public Service Commission Circular 77/2013.

(c) The Government Wage Earners costs increased by $109,564 or 19% in 2014 due to the increase in wages costs for all civil servants during Pay 1/2014 as per Public Service Commission Circular 77/2013.

(d) The Travel and Communication costs decreased by $148,045 or 10% in 2014 due to the reduction in overseas travel costs.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 61 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 61 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 54 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued...) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 (e) The Maintenance and Operation costs increased by $1,804,070 or 7% in 2014 due to increase in repair and maintenance of vehicle, fuel and oil, repair and maintenance of office equipment and stationery and printing.
(f) The Purchase of Goods and Services costs increased by $159,107 or 23% in 2014 due to the increase in the number of purchases of items needed from various units which contribute to the deliverables and output.

(g) The Operating Grants and Transfers decreased by $19,542,827 or 92% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the transfer of Agriculture Marketing Authority grant to Ministry of Agriculture and scholarship funds to Tertiary Loan Education Scheme.
(h) The Special Expenditure costs decreased by $30,766 or 2% in 2014 due to the non-utilization of funds allocated to the Civil Servant Review.

(i) The Capital Constructions cost decreased by $143,825 or 100% in 2014 as no fund was allocated for this vote.
(j) The Capital Purchases costs increased by $501,847 or 127% in 2014 compared to 2013 due to the increase in office fittings expenses incurred by the Public Service Commission as the result of the increase in repair and maintenance cost of various government office.

(k) The Capital Grants & Transfers vote decreased by $1,164,607 or 22% in 2014 due to the partial completion of the construction of Gau and Kadavu Sports Complex administered by Prime Minister’s Office.
NOTE 4: OPERATING TRUST FUND ACCOUNT At balance date, there were funds amounting to $72,762 for the Public Service Commission and $347,923 for the Office of the Prime Minister that relates to various employee deductions and retention for minor sports sponsors.

NOTE 5: DRAWINGS ACCOUNT At balance date, there were funds amounting to $89,934,026 and $889,657 under Drawings Account for the Office of the Prime Minister and the Public Service Commission respectively.
These monies relate to cheques written by the Office and the Commission that have yet to be presented to the Bank.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 62 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 62 10/30/2015 10:41:27 AM 55 | Page OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued...) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014 NOTE 6: REVOLVING FUND ACCOUNT At balance date, there were funds amounting to $216,141 under Revolving Fund Account for the Office of the Prime Minister and no outstanding funds for the Public Service Commission.
This relate to accountable advances given to staffs that are yet to be retired at balance date.

NOTE 7: TMA – RENTAL INCOME The Rental Income includes rental income from Government Quarters amounting to $4,605,833.
NOTE 8: TMA - Equity 2014 2013 $ $ Restated Opening Balance 1,581,328 920,007 Net Profit 905,099 641,641 Transfer to Consolidated Fund Account (1,112,185) 253,613 MOF Adjustment - (233,933) Closing Balance 1,374,242 1,581,328 OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ANNUAL REPORT - 2014 63 Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 63 10/30/2015 10:41:28 AM 56 | Page Acronyms OPM  Office of the Prime Minister SFCCO  Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Office FRA  Fiji Roads Authority PCCPP  People’s Charter for Change, Peace and Progress NPCAC  National People’s Charter Advisory Council PSB  Public Service Broadcast RDSSED  Roadmap for Democracy, Sustainable Socio Economic Development CESS  Child Education Sponsorship Scheme BACC  Budget and Aid Coordination Committee HOD  Heads of Department SEA  Service Excellence Award PRB  Public Rental Board ACP  Annual Corporate Plan MVT  Melanesian Vasu-itaukei INPEP  International Programme for Eradicating Poverty PLA  Participatory Learning, Action Plan DCFD  Development Cooperation Facilitation Division CSD  Corporate Service Division NGOs  Non-Government Organization Anual Report 2014 draft 1.indd 64 10/30/2015 10:41:28 AM