Financial Statements 2016 | Page 42

2016/17 VFM targets n Manage impact of rent reduction c£1.5m for Group for 2016/17 n Continued implementation of the strategic stock investment and disposals process achieving 51 units of existing stock sold in line with business plan expectations n Exceed Board approved budget surplus n Undertake an improvement programme focussed on the efficiency and overall responsiveness of the back office function. Efficiencies of £250,000 targeted whilst to ensuring support to frontline operations are maintained n Further reduce office/ commercial building costs and other associated overheads by at least £100,000 in order to invest in new services for customers n Further develop and grow the in house service including voids working and increased delivery of routine repairs n Finalise already well-advanced plans to simplify the Group’s governance and organisational structures, delivering substantial efficiencies and further improving the oversight of the Board and enhancing decision making processes. n Undertake a Board-led review of all non-core services to ensure they make a positive financial contribution or where the Board decide the service is required to meet the aims and objectives of the organisation. n Identify procurement efficiencies of £500,000 through improved ordering processes and smarter buying n Secure at least £1million of non-grant funding to support the delivery of new services which contribute a positive financial contribution. 40 Accord Group