The Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG), established in 2010, was part of the Cabinet Office which worked in partnership with HM Treasury to form the corporate centre for UK Government.Efficiency and Reform Group Cabinet Office Its objectives were to reform the way government works and to support the transformation of government services by driving cost savings and focusing on growth.The Efficiency and Reform Group’s role in improving public sector value for money National Audit Office
ERG worked collaboratively with government departments to identify common areas for savings. It aimed to help government departments to deliver at least £20bn of efficiencies in the financial year 2014–15.Hold our feet to the fire over efficiency in government The Guardian 6 November 2012
The ERG was dissolved in October 2014 as part of the Public bodies transformation programme.
People The group was led by the chief executive of the Civil Service, John Manzoni.Chief executive for civil service appointed GOV.UK 2 October 2014
The group reported to the then Minister for Cabinet Office, Ben Gummer.The Rt Hon Ben Gummer MP GOV.UK It also worked in partnership with HM Treasury.Efficiency and Reform Group - About us GOV.UK
Ways of working ERG works to achieve these savings in five different clusters:
Corporate – implementing management information and spending controls and developing the next wave of efficiencies.Cabinet Office Controls Guidance Cabinet Office Efficiency – helping government act together as one customer to lower expense. Growth – ensuring all of government acts with one plan and seeking opportunities to stimulate UK growth. Projects – to ensure the success of government's most significant projects.Major Projects Authority Cabinet Office Transformation – transforming public services by delivering digital change and new commercial models.Liam Maxwell: user need underpins the government's digital-by-default strategy The Guardian 14 November 2012Government Digital Service official webpage
See also gov.uk data.gov.uk
References
External links Cabinet Office official webpage HM Treasury official webpage