reviews and consider a broad suite of documents, including where there is consistent Entry Point coverage the outcome of the IRA and Gateway Topics for Strategic Reviews are decided by reviews. Government following consultations with relevant agencies, Agency Advice Units (AAUs), other central agencies, and in response to emerging Government issues. Timing Most Strategic Reviews aim to begin after the Primary Audience Budget and to be completed by the end of November (four to six months in duration). Provides Government with a comprehensive analysis to facilitate informed decision making. Key Elements Intensity Strategic Reviews focus on major policy and spending areas across programs and/or Reviews can be lead by either an eminent portfolios and other significant Australian person or a finance officer depending on the Government initiatives. nature of the review. Reviews can also be more targeted and focused Review teams range in size from four to eight on a particular issue of current interest to the staff, which usually includes both finance staff Government. and secondees. A feature of Strategic Reviews is that they focus All reviews are conducted within and managed on examining the continuing relevance and by the Department of Finance but external site performance of ongoing programs and visits are necessary for some reviews. activities. Synergy Responsible Agency Strategic Reviews can be informed by the outcomes of other centrally commissioned
Entry Point Topics for Strategic Reviews are decided by Government following consultations with relevant agencies, Agency Advice Units (AAUs), other central agencies, and in response to emerging Government issues. Primary Audience Provides Government with a comprehensive analysis to facilitate informed decision making. Intensity Reviews can be lead by either an eminent person or a finance officer depending on the nature of the review. Review teams range in size from four to eight staff, which usually includes both finance staff and secondees. All reviews are conducted within and managed by the Department of Finance but external site visits are necessary for some reviews. Synergy Strategic Reviews can be informed by the outcomes of other centrally commissioned reviews and consider a broad suite of documents, including where there is consistent coverage the outcome of the IRA and Gateway reviews. Timing Most Strategic Reviews aim to begin after the Budget and to be completed by the end of November (four to six months in duration). Key Elements Strategic Reviews focus on major policy and spending areas across programs and/or portfolios and other significant Australian Government initiatives. Reviews can also be more targeted and focused on a particular issue of current interest to the Government. A feature of Strategic Reviews is that they focus on examining the continuing relevance and performance of ongoing programs and activities. Responsible Agency
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