CPPS is a web based application used to provide a sophisticated and structured Corporate & Operational Planning Management System for Local & State Government agencies. The application is designed for ease of use and minimal key board entry.

Background to development

By employing innovative planning strategies it is possible to prevent the budget from dictating or restricting your Council’s key activities and objectives. Integrating your strategic and financial planning will allow your Council to measure performance against expectations and maintain continuous improvement.

The increasing diversity and complexity of Council’s operations, coupled with an environment where government and particularly local government high expectations place upon them for efficient and effective service delivery.

A more sophisticated, more structured and controlled Operational Plan is necessary to ensure success and accountability. Days of relying upon the memories of officers, chance or good luck are no longer possible.

Features

• Programmed based; that is, it is based on the programs and services the Council offers to its community (it is not in a departmental arrangement).
• Output and outcome focused, as distinct from being based on inputs (that is the role of the budget).
• Clearly distinguishes between the normal provision of the program (business as usual) and new innovation or new initiatives for a program.
• Clearly establishes the objective and subjective measures on the success and implementation of the program.
• Strong accountability to Council and the community through meaningful and focused reporting functions.
• Requires the involvement of staff in the pursuing of performance objectives.
• Clearly establishes the officer responsible for the performance of the program.
• Flexible Reporting function utilizing Crystal Web based Reporting