They are less likely to challenge the existence of a program or to evaluate its cost-effectiveness. The government's use of program evaluation studies often is difficult to demonstrate. Although the savings from program evaluation have been small overall, a few individual studies have led to significant savings. However, deputy heads seldom have used evaluation to carry out studies that could lead to significant savings. 9.4 Management of individual units in a number of departments should be improved and be better integrated into the management of the department.
Some units demonstrate good practices.
These units are integrated into the management of their departments and support the operational interests of deputy heads.