1. Whole-of-Government planning
Set high-level Government objectives and priorities
'Set high-level Government objectives and priorities' depicts planning at the whole-of-Government level and corresponds to component 1 in the framework overview document.
Steps of the component
- 1.1 Identify desired objectives outcomes (DPC; approved by Cabinet)
- 1.2 Set fiscal objectives (Treasury; approved by Cabinet)
- 1.3 Set priorities and strategic objectives (reflecting election commitments) (DPC)
- 1.4 Produce specific purpose plans for Government (Various Agencies)
These steps feed into each agency's planning processes and into the budget (resource allocation) process.
Overview of the component
The Whole-of-Government planning diagram shows that external influences, such as community needs and inter-governmental relations, influence the planning process, including the development of the Government's objectives published in the Charter of Social and Fiscal Responsibility. Click on one of the numbered boxes for more information.
Related to the component
- 2. Agency planning - Set agency service delivery objectives and strategies
- 3. Whole-of-Governement budget - Allocate resources to meet Government service demands and achieve desired outcomes
- 5. Whole-of-Governement performance - Manage resources to achieve Government outcomes
Refer to the overview of the financial management framework to see all the components of framework and how they relate to each other.
Last reviewed 21 August 2009

