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Section II - Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

The Program Activity Architecture for the National Parole Board reflects the key aspects for the Board's legislative framework and the areas of performance in which Parliament and the public most frequently express interest. In this context, the Board's strategic outcomes are the cornerstones of its public accountability.

NPB Strategic Outcome

Conditional release and pardons decisions and decision processes that safeguard Canadian communities.

 

Program Activity Name: Conditional Release Decisions.

Program Activity Description: This program activity aims to ensure public safety by providing quality decisions on the timing and conditions of release of offenders into the community. Through this program activity, NPB staff provides timely, accurate information for Board member decision-making, and develops effective training and policies that are essential tools for quality risk assessment and decision-making. Effectiveness is assessed through monitoring of the outcomes of release on parole. This program activity is directly supported by the following priorities identified for 2008/09:

• effective management of legislated responsibilities related to quality conditional release decision-making;
• strategic planning to prepare the NPB for response to government announcements to introduce amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and sentencing practices;
• improved information management in support of the NPB's conditional release responsibilities through development and implementation of an automated Conditional Release System (CRS ); and,
• integrated human resource and business planning to sustain effective program delivery in the midst of the anticipated retirement of significant numbers of senior staff of the Board.

Financial Resources ($ thousands):

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
36,065	34,564	38,397

 

Human Resources (FTE)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
359	359	359

 

Program Activity Name: Conditional Release Openness and Accountability.

Program Activity Description: This program activity is designed to ensure that NPB operates in an open and accountable manner, consistent with the provisions of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act . Therefore, this program activity consists of the provision of information for victims of crime; assistance for observers at hearings and those who seek access to the Board's registry of decisions; encouragement of citizen engagement; as well as performance monitoring and reporting on the conditions release process. Results for this program are assessed by monitoring the timeliness of information shared and by selected surveys of those who receive information and assistance from the National Parole Board. Work in this area recognizes that NPB operates in a difficult environment in which timely sharing of accurate information is fundamental for effective partnership and public trust. This program activity is supported directly by NPB's priorities for:

• effective management of legislated responsibilities for open and accountable conditional release processes;
• introduction of measures to provide victims with a more effective voice in conditional release processes;
• improved information management in support of NPB's conditional release responsibilities through development and implementation of an automated Conditional Release System (CRS);
• implementation of a new information system and technology partnership in which CSC will provide the Board's information and technology services; and
• integrated human resource and business planning to sustain effective program delivery in the midst of the anticipated retirement of significant numbers of senior staff at the Board.

Financial Resources ($ thousands)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
8,042	8,350	6,945

Human Resources (FTE)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
68	68	68

Program Activity: Pardon Decisions/Clemency Recommendations.

Program Activity Description: This program activity is designed to support rehabilitation and community reintegration by providing quality pardon decisions and clemency recommendations. Through this program activity, NPB screens applications for eligibility and completeness, collects information for decision-making and develops policy to guide decision processes. The results of this program are assessed through ongoing review of the average time required to process pardon applications, and the rates of revocation of pardons granted. This program activity is supported by the following priorities:

• effective management of legislated responsibilities related to the processing of pardon applications;
• implementation of a new information systems and technology partnership in which CSC will provide the Board's information systems and technology services; and,
• integrated human resource and business planning to sustain effective program delivery in the midst of the anticipated retirement of significant numbers of senior staff at the Board.

Financial Resources ($ thousands)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
1,804	1,814	1,814

Human Resources (FTE)

2008-2009	2009-2010	2010-2011
28	28	28

Program Activity Name: Internal Services.

Program Activity Description: This program activity includes the provision of financial, human resource, administration, security and modern management services.

Resources for this program activity are distributed across the three other program activities that are supported by internal services. Performance measures and standards in this area are under consideration.

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