In May 2008 the States independent spending watchdog, Comptroller and Auditor General Chris Swinson, recommended a series of measures that could save £7.88m per year – but the savings have not been made.
Measures proposed in the report included a review of public sector pay, privatising the Met Office, closing the Western fire station, stopping ‘health tourism’, shutting a primary school and increasing private school fees.
The Public Accounts Committee, led by Senator Ben Shenton, are holding hearings tomorrow with three senior civil servants lined up to answer questions about the ‘Emerging Issues’ report.
States deputy chief executive John Richardson, Education director Mario Lundy and Health finance director Russell Pearson will all face questions.
