Cost efficiency ()
PURI: http://data.europa.eu/2sa/elap/cost-efficiency Category: Digital Public Service Governance Scope: Business agnostic Principle: Cost efficiency Statement: (Statement) Cost efficiency ensures that digital public services are designed and implemented to deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal resource expenditure, optimising both financial and operational efficiency. IoP Layer: Technical IoP Principle Source: Designing and Delivering Public Services in the Digital Age About source: This policy paper by the OECD outlines action-oriented principles for building digital public services that are user-focused, resilient, and sustainable. It highlights the importance of cost efficiency by promoting the use of modular, reusable components, open-source solutions, and data-driven decision-making to reduce waste and optimise resource use. The paper underscores how cost-effective design and implementation practices can ensure long-term sustainability and high-quality service delivery. PA Governance: Common Influence in DPS Implementation life-cycle: Desire Influence in implemented DPS attribute: N/A
elap:PURIhttp://data.europa.eu/2sa/elap/cost-efficiency
dct:titleCost efficiency
dct:description(Statement) Cost efficiency ensures that digital public services are designed and implemented to deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal resource expenditure, optimising both financial and operational efficiency.
dct:description(Rationale) Cost efficiency in solution architecture is crucial for maximising the value of public investments while maintaining high standards of service delivery. By focusing on cost efficiency, organisations can reduce waste, lower operational costs, and allocate resources more effectively. This principle encourages the use of cost-effective solutions. Additionally, cost efficiency supports the sustainability of digital public services by ensuring that they remain affordable and sustainable over time.
dct:description(Implications) To effectively implement Cost efficiency, organisations must adopt practices that optimise resource utilisation and minimise waste. Business processes should include rigorous cost-benefit analyses and financial planning to ensure that resources are allocated efficiently. Technically, solutions must be designed to support automation, data-driven decision-making, and real-time monitoring to enhance operational efficiency. The selection of technical building blocks should prioritise cost-effective options, such as Free and Open Source Software, where appropriate. Continuous monitoring and evaluation are necessary to identify and address inefficiencies, ensuring that cost efficiency is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the solution.
elap:scopeBusiness agnostic
elap:CategoryDigital Public Service Governance
dct:sourceDesigning and Delivering Public Services in the Digital Age
dct:sourcehttps://www.oecd.org/en/publications/designing-and-delivering-public-services-in-the-digital-age_e056ef99-en.html
rdfs:commentThis policy paper by the OECD outlines action-oriented principles for building digital public services that are user-focused, resilient, and sustainable. It highlights the importance of cost efficiency by promoting the use of modular, reusable components, open-source solutions, and data-driven decision-making to reduce waste and optimise resource use. The paper underscores how cost-effective design and implementation practices can ensure long-term sustainability and high-quality service delivery.
dcat:themeTechnical IoP
elap:paGovernanceCommon
elap:influenceInDPSLifecycleDesire
elap:influenceInDPSAttributeN/A