LCDP Implementation Jerry Murphy, Pobal

Content Overview Introduction to programme financial systems Introduction to expected programme actions Pobal supports Conclusions

Overview The implementation of the LCDP will be based on the need to offer clear delivery of the programme goals Pobal is conscious of the many complexities which will influence the early days of the movement to the new programme In light of these complexities, the movement from LDSIP to LCDP will involve a major emphasis on simplified systems These simplified systems will aim to support both practical delivery and programme accountability This simplification will be evident within all key programme aspects. In the coming months, it will be most immediately displayed within the financial systems Reporting, monitoring and other systems will equally move to more simplified processes.

Financial systems – brief overview Company allocations for 2010 will be made know after the budget Letters of offer will be issued by Pobal to each ILDC/UP Each company will then be asked to complete a budgeting process Budget proposals will be assessed and contracts issued Payments will be made in tranches Companies will be requested to submit quarterly returns

Definition of actions Each 2010 budget application will request the definition of the actions to be delivered by an ILDC/UP Each named action will need to address an agreed programme goal Details given of each action will include clear naming of levels of activity and expected outcomes All further reporting will be baselined against the actions agreed During 2010, flexibility will be offered to reflect and amend actions to ensure full strategic alignment with programme goals.

Pobal Supports Pobal will, on behalf of the DCRGA, offer support to all companies in their delivery of the new programme These supports will concentrate on assistance in the move to: – The new programme’s goals and working methods – new programme systems and processes Pobal is also working with the DCRGA to develop technical supports on Human Resources issues for companies Pobal will continue to support companies, as in the past, in the practical completion of financial, reporting and monitoring requirements

Conclusion The move to the new programme will involve an evolution of systems and allow moves to simpler processes These will involved changes to financial, monitoring and reporting systems These changes will initially be most apparent in the 2010 budgeting and financial management systems We are conscious that this work will be happening within a context of complex other changes. Pobal will be available to support Companies in their transition to the new programme and ways of working