- Promoting strong stewardship and effective management of public resources
- Attracting, engaging and retaining our talent
- Strengthening environmental practices
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Projects |
Harmonizing printing and mailing services |
The harmonization of printing and mailing services proceeded, including the consolidation of operations at a facility outside the Parliamentary Precinct, the acquisition and installation of new press and bindery equipment, and the training of employees. Phase 1 of Printing Services’ new Information Management System was launched, with full deployment (and that of a new Web portal) scheduled for 2011–2012. |
Enhancing the House Administration’s planning capabilities |
The Multi-Year Business Plan, which was approved in April 2010 and revised in October 2010, provides an across-the-board view of the House’s major strategic commitments over multiple fiscal years. The Clerk’s Management Group Status Report, approved in December 2010, provides semi-annual performance measure results and project status updates related to strategic priorities. An environmental scan was also completed in April 2010; based on consultations with more than 100 managers, this document will help inform the House Administration as it prepares its strategic priorities moving forward. |
Modernizing financial management at the House of Commons |
Extensive planning was undertaken with regard to the transformation of Finance Services to enable the progression from a primarily manual, transactional service delivery model to a more tool-based, client-service oriented strategic service model. Further planning and implementation will begin in 2011–2012. |
Establishing a Quality Assurance Framework |
To ensure the House Administration’s fiduciary responsibilities continue to be met, planning and implementation of an integrated Quality Assurance Framework proceeded last year for finance, materiel management, procurement and information management functions, including policies, guidelines and internal controls. Policy work focused on improving governance and policies related to financial signing authorities, including expenditure authorization and review, procurement management, and the management of materiel, petty cash and taxes/regulatory charges. |
Meeting today’s staffing needs and planning for future requirements |
Competency profiles were developed for all House Administration positions and integrated into staffing and performance management processes. The House of Commons’ Performance Management Program is being deployed along with the competency profiles.
The Clerk’s Leadership Program was launched this year to provide senior leaders with an opportunity to further develop leadership skills that reflect the culture of the House of Commons and prepare them to move into more senior management positions. The development of a corporate orientation program for new managers is also underway. |
Adhering to sound environmental practices |
The House Administration began to develop guidelines to support and encourage sound environmental practices in the planning and implementation of the Long Term Vision and Plan projects, and to revise existing environmental policies and practices with a view to creating guiding principles for the Partners for a Green Hill program. |