THE States has been wasting taxpayers’ money for years, according to a scathing new report. .

. . . Not only has the States allowed a ‘financially profligate culture’ to flourish, the review carried out by consultants Tribal Helm also found that some departments had been providing ‘gold-plated services’ in areas where there was no need for any government involvement. . . .

. . . Phase one of the Fundamental Spending Review of the States of Guernsey’s expenditure has revealed an organisation with financial, structural and cultural characteristics that has contributed to the less-than-efficient delivery of services and an inherent lack of evidence-based decision making,’ said the report, which is released today.  27-Mar-09.

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