DPMC BIM
John Key has released the DPMC BIM. The breakdown of the 120 staff is interesting:
- External Assessments Bureau 27
- Government House 27
- Cabinet Office 25
- Corporate Services 17
- Policy Advisory Group 16
- Domestic & External Security Group 6
- CEO Office 2
The last five sections look right to me in terms of staff numbers. Cabinet Office basically runs the cabinet system of government, and the Policy Advisory Group do a magnificent job in co-ordinating and leading policy across the entire Government. No-one sane would reduce their numbers.
But I am surprised 27 staff are needed for the Governor-General. That’s more staff than the PM has in his personal office.
Also somewhat surprised by 27 staff working in the EAB. I wouldn’t have thought there was that much assessing to be done – especially when you consider MFAT, SIS and GCSB also work somewhat in this area.
So maybe the Cabinet Committee on Expenditure Control can start in the centre 🙂