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	Report - Click here to download the report - Review of Good Governance The States of Guernsey
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The way the States of Guernsey (the States) currently directs itself does not facilitate the delivery of sustainable services that offer value for money for the Islanders. That is the conclusion of an independent review carried out by the Auditor General for Wales, Jeremy Colman.

The review was commissioned by the States’ Public Accounts Committee, which had previously identified that there was a lack of clarity regarding how the States of Guernsey demonstrates that it is providing value for money. The Auditor General’s review concludes that the States’ arrangements do not fully comply with any of the six principles of good governance for public bodies set out by the Independent Commission on Good Governance in Public Services. Good governance is essential if public bodies are to deliver value for money and quality services in a transparent manner.

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Survey results

Below are the results of the surveys carried out in April 2009, by senior staff and States deputies/non-States members. Copies of the original survey can be views below:

• States senior members of staff
• States deputies/non-States members

States senior members of staff

States deputies/non-States members

Principle 1: Focusing on the organisation’s purpose and on outcomes for Guernsey residents Principle 2: Performing effectively in clearly defined functions and roles Principle 3: Promoting values for the States of Guernsey and demonstrating the values of good governance through behaviour Principle 4: Taking informed, transparent decisions, managing risk and having proper controls in place Principle 5: Developing the capacity and capability of the governing body and staff to be effective Principle 6: Local people, partners and other stakeholders to ensure robust accountability

Principle 1: Focusing on the organisation’s purpose and on outcomes for Guernsey residents Principle 2: Performing effectively in clearly defined functions and roles Principle 3: Promoting values for the States of Guernsey and demonstrating the values of good governance through behaviour Principle 4: Taking informed, transparent decisions, managing risk and having proper controls in place Principle 5: Developing the capacity and capability of the governing body and staff to be effective Principle 6: Local people, partners and other stakeholders to ensure robust accountability

Please note the results for a question may add up to a fraction above or below 100% due to rounding.