I am pleased to announce a second call for applications under the ESS Funding Scheme administered by the Review and Reform Division. Applications are invited from agencies seeking to commence ESS implementation projects in the 2001/2002 financial year.

The purpose of the ESS Funding Scheme is to assist agencies with ESS specific expenditure including the cost of business process redesign and other essential change management work.

The provision of funding is one element of a coordinated 'whole of sector' approach to ESS implementation for Personnel and Payroll (P&P) transactions. Under Review and Reform Division leadership, agencies are encouraged to fast-track their plans for ESS implementation. ESS has the potential to dramatically improve the quality of HR service for staff involved in delivering services to the community. ESS is also one of the important technological tools to facilitate implementation of the shared corporate services strategy announced in circular 2002-01.

Funding is made available as a grant and detailed guidance is provided in the ESS Project Guidelines on preparing a funding submission. All agencies are eligible to apply for funding, however preference is given to budget sector agencies. The closing date for applications is Friday, 16 February 2002.

Copies of the ESS Project Guidelines can be obtained from the Internet at www.dpc.nsw.gov.au or by contacting the Review and Reform Division, NSW Premier's Department on (02) 9228 4870.

Robyn Kruk
A/Director-General

Issued by: Review and Reform Division
Contact: Jo Grisard
Email: [email protected]
File no: RRD/01208-01
Internet: http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au
Date: 16 January 2002