Reports need to be enhanced. Schools level not just divisional levels. Accrual based budgeting - include accrued income, leave, etc. Business plans are generally being considered on their financial merits, ignores any other benefits, eg. Some DOU have ongoing money provided, but no business plans are drawn up in relation to the funds.
Money is used but there is no business plan to show whether using it for right purposes.
DOUs do not know whether spendings outweigh benefits All qualitative and quantitative merits should be considered when evaluating a business plan. Clear guidelines and support should be provided to assist DOUs to compile business plans. Capital Works Budget General Areas for Improvement Suggestion Process of prioritising - should now be in line with strategic plans but problems of how to prioritise. A total budget should make ti easy to evaluate the full picture and prioritise accordingly. Perception is that there is no matching of fund requirements with who actually receives the funds.