Accountability and Performance.pdf

Accountability and Performance MCMC, NIM Lahore August 30, 2024 ‘One of the biggest curses from which India is suffering, I do not say other countries are free from it, but, I think our condition is much worse, is bribery and corruption. That really is a poison. We must put it dow...

Accountability and Performance MCMC, NIM Lahore August 30, 2024 ‘One of the biggest curses from which India is suffering, I do not say other countries are free from it, but, I think our condition is much worse, is bribery and corruption. That really is a poison. We must put it down with an iron hand.’ Quaid-I-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah Speech to the Constituent Assembly 11th August 1947  Sequence of Presentation Accountability – Conceptual Framework – The Challenge – Types – Institutions Government Servant and Accountability Accountability and Performance An Anti Corruption Recipe  Conceptual Framework of Accountability An obligation Individual responsibility Answerable for actions Face the consequences Crises of – Implementation – Credibility – Ownership  The Challenge Reversing the high gain, low risk, low cost equation  Types of Accountability Self Internal – Codes of Conduct – Standards – Efficiency and Discipline Mechanism – Performance Evaluation External Which institutions are responsible for accountability? Auditor General Public Accountability Ombudsman Bodies Reduce Corruption State Bank State Regulatory SECP Bodies Every institution has a function of ‘Internal Accountability’ What is a public servant accountable for?  Following laws and rules Effective service delivery Implementing/improving the governance regime Reform orientation Solution oriented approach Leading by example Crisis management Personal and organizational performance Personal and organizational integrity  Accountability and Performance Direct linkage Responsible behavior Due diligence Adherence to regulatory and regularity framework Culture of integrity Public perception Pressure to perform Impact on service delivery  Accountability and Performance Limited due to – Ineffective external accountability – Weak internal accountability – Inadequate internal control – Lopsided performance evaluation mechanism Cultural issue Perception of rankings The imbalance – Non-existent or vague job description – Absence of Key Performance Indicators Accountability and Performance The Flip Side – Fear of the unknown – Kills the initiative – Playing safe – Halt in decision making – Stalled development – Selective accountability – Keeping the civil servant ‘honest’ – Increased price tag  Anti Corruption Recipe Comprehensive Anti Corruption Approach Political Will Rule of law Remuneration Changing the Social Attitude Anti Corruption themes in curriculum Character Building Anti corruption coalition Meritocracy Transparency Information Technology  Anti Corruption Recipe Training and capacity building Legal/Institutional Reforms Strengthening the Public Accountability Bodies Simplification of procedures Rationalization of discretionary powers Job description/Key performance indicators Internal Controls Self Accountability Internal Accountability Change Management Follow the religion Thank You