2.2: The Management Accountability Framework (MAF)

Respond to the Government of Canada's priorities related to sound financial management and the strengthening of public sector management more generally.

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It is essential that DFO employees recognize the link between service delivery to Canadians and how to go about delivering those services. The Management Accountability Framework (MAF), in its simplest form, is a set of 10 statements summarizing Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) expectations for modern public service management. It provides public service managers with a clear list of management expectations within an overall framework for high organizational performance. The statements are around Public Service Values, Governance and Strategic Directions, Policy and Programs, People, Citizen-focused Service, Risk Management, Stewardship, Accountability, Results and Performance, and Learning, Innovation and Change Management. Fisheries and Oceans Canada's management philosophy is guided by these mechanisms which champion values of openness, transparency and accountability.  Work the Department did in the Expenditure Management Review, baseline review, and the DAAP have ensured that DFO has been well-placed to respond to new constraints.  However, DFO must continue to face the challenge of balancing fiscal realities with ongoing priorities and service delivery. Reallocating resources from lower to higher priorities will continue to be a management challenge for the Department.  Regular functional reviews of the regions, the promulgation of new financial plans and ongoing capacity building are all components of this approach. The Department's response to a revenue shortfall over several years is a good example of work in this direction.  In keeping with the MAF, DFO will develop an integrated, coherent and strategic approach in charging for external services, and conduct a review of external charging.The new SOA status for the CCG, which will allow greater flexibility to manage operations and focus on service, is also part of DFO's commitment to service and strengthening accountability for results.

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