Conduct biannual Achieved A review of the Operational Account was undertaken by Stirling “audits” of the operational account International in August 2015. DFAT and GoN subsequently to assist GoN in managing undertook a cleanup which reallocated unexpended funds targeted budget support from completed projects and rectified incorrect payments. DFAT has commissioned a further series of biannual reviews which now include a maturity assessment and roadmap for change. These will assist GoN in managing business process improvements and subsequently enhance the control environment leading to better accountability and transparency. The most recent biannual review was conducted in May 2016 by Stantons International. Conduct an Assessment of Not The ANS review was postponed due to the mid-year Nauruan National Systems (ANS) Achieved elections. It commenced in August 2016. review Enhanced Stage one of hospital Achieved Stage one construction of the hospital redevelopment project economic redevelopment completed was finalised in February 2016. infrastructure by February 2016 New generator for NUC Partly The new generator for NUC has been successfully tendered by procured through ADB Achieved ADB. It is expected to be shipped and installed by August 2017, once NUC refurbishment has been completed. Australia proposes the following performance benchmarks to assess progress towards the strategic objectives over the life of the . Australia will report on progress against benchmarks through annual Aid Program Performance Reports (APPRs). Future year performance benchmarks will be determined following the review and analysis of APPRs. Performance Benchmarks 2016-17 Amount and timing of budget support for education and health is Strengthened negotiated with GoN by 30 September 2016. Payment of budget provision of support made according to agreed across the financial year education and health services Conduct a of the health sector in 2016 to help map out “diagnostic” key issues, opportunities and recommend options for priority actions Provision of technical assistance that assists GoN to deliver and implement health and education services Provision of relevant technical assistance that contributes to Strengthened strengthening Nauru’s financial management and economic governance governance and decision making Public Service Conduct biannual reviews of the operational account to provide capability assurance that expenditure is appropriate; key controls are effective; and to drive business improvement Conduct an ANS review in August 2016 Tender for a GoN Independent Procurement (IPA)
Conduct biannual “audits” of the operational account to assist GoN in managing targeted budget support Achieved A review of the Operational Account was undertaken by Stirling International in August 2015. DFAT and GoN subsequently undertook a cleanup which reallocated unexpended funds from completed projects and rectified incorrect payments. DFAT has commissioned a further series of biannual reviews which now include a maturity assessment and roadmap for change. These will assist GoN in managing business process improvements and subsequently enhance the control environment leading to better accountability and transparency. The most recent biannual review was conducted in May 2016 by Stantons International. Conduct an Assessment of National Systems (ANS) review Not Achieved The ANS review was postponed due to the mid-year Nauruan elections. It commenced in August 2016. Enhanced economic infrastructure Stage one of hospital redevelopment completed by February 2016 Achieved Stage one construction of the hospital redevelopment project was finalised in February 2016. New generator for NUC procured through ADB Partly Achieved The new generator for NUC has been successfully tendered by ADB. It is expected to be shipped and installed by August 2017, once NUC refurbishment has been completed. Australia proposes the following performance benchmarks to assess progress towards the strategic objectives over the life of the . Australia will report on progress against benchmarks through annual Aid Program Performance Reports (APPRs). Future year performance benchmarks will be determined following the review and analysis of APPRs. Performance Benchmarks 2016-17 Strengthened provision of education and health services Amount and timing of budget support for education and health is negotiated with GoN by 30 September 2016. Payment of budget support made according to agreed across the financial year Conduct a “diagnostic” of the health sector in 2016 to help map out key issues, opportunities and recommend options for priority actions Provision of technical assistance that assists GoN to deliver and implement health and education services Strengthened governance and Public Service capability Provision of relevant technical assistance that contributes to strengthening Nauru’s financial management and economic governance decision making Conduct biannual reviews of the operational account to provide assurance that expenditure is appropriate; key controls are effective; and to drive business improvement Conduct an ANS review in August 2016 Tender for a GoN Independent Procurement (IPA)
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