State Sector Act passed for government sector reform.

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In 1988, the State Sector Act was passed in New Zealand with the aim of restructuring the state sector. The Act brought significant changes to the public service, focusing on improving efficiency and accountability. Before the Act, the public sector in New Zealand was fragmented, with each department operating independently. This lack of coordination led to inefficiencies and duplication of efforts. The State Sector Act sought to address these issues by creating a more unified and streamlined public sector. One of the key changes introduced by the Act was the establishment of the State Services Commission, which became responsible for overseeing the entire state sector. This centralized oversight helped to ensure greater consistency and coherence in the delivery of public services. The Act also emphasized the importance of performance management and accountability in the public sector. It introduced new measures to monitor and evaluate the performance of government departments, with a focus on delivering results for the public. Overall, the State Sector Act had a lasting impact on the public sector in New Zealand. It laid the groundwork for a more efficient, accountable, and coordinated state sector, helping to improve the delivery of public services to the people of New Zealand. #StateSectorAct #PublicSectorReform #Efficiency #Accountability
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