Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004
188 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if a management information framework as recommended by the Mullarkey committee has been put in place in his Department; and if he will explain the way it works. [15044/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe principle aim of the management information framework is to provide Departments with a flexible financial management system integrated with output measurement to enhance performance and accountability. The management information framework aims to ensure better decision making about allocation of resources; better management of resources once allocated; and greater transparency in and accountability of resources.
To date the main focus of the management information framework project in Departments has been to prioritise the development and installation of enhanced financial systems. My Department has completed this task well ahead of the central timeline, going live with a new system, Agresso Financials on 2 September 2002.
