A critical feature of the case for Government action is for agencies to document the priority of the service need. This underpins the need for Government action and the timing for the action. The priority of the service need should be based on:
◼ the State Plan
◼ a mandated priority including a service delivery related plan or policy, Intergovernmental agreement; legislative or contractual requirement(s)
◼ agency Business Plans, Total Asset Management Plans, in particular the Asset Strategy, Results and Services Plans, Statements of Business or Corporate Intent, and in ICT-related cases with People First - the NSW Government ICT Strategic Plan and the agency ICT strategic plan
◼ an election commitment
◼ an emerging risk or demand
◼ impact on results relative to the cost involved (i.e. benefit to cost ratio) and/or
◼ comparison with alternative options and uses of resources.
Agencies must also state whether reprioritisation of priorities has occurred to permit the proposal to come forward.