EXPRO Launches Awareness Campaign on the Importance of Expenditure Efficiency Teams in Government Entities

EXPRO recently launched the fourth edition of the awareness campaign “Evolution of Tradition” to introduce the pivotal role of Expenditure Efficiency Teams in government entities in improving the efficiency of government expenditure planning through a set of procedures and initiatives. From 2019 to 2024, this effort captured over 4,000 initiatives from more than 190 government teams, enabling the redirection of financial allocations to priority national development projects that benefit both the country and its citizens.

Expenditure Efficiency Teams across government entities began their work nearly six years ago, following a high order to establish internal teams reporting to the leadership of each entity. These teams are responsible for driving expenditure efficiency efforts, developing and implementing relevant initiatives, contributing to budget preparation workshops, and regularly reporting on progress and achievements to both the entity’s leadership and EXPRO via the designated platform for expenditure efficiency teams.

Eng. Turki bin Ahmed Bukhari, Executive Vice President for Government Enablement at EXPRO, said: "The achievements of the Expenditure Efficiency Teams across government entities in recent years demonstrate the growing understanding of expenditure efficiency principles within these organizations and the dedication of our national workforce to implementing proven methodologies and best practices. These initiatives help ensure that government resources support national strategies and advance the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, contributing to effective governance focused on enhancing expenditure efficiency to secure financial sustainability, drive development, and improve service quality for citizens, residents, and visitors."

He added that EXPRO remains committed to collaborating with government entities to enhance the efficiency of government expenditure planning and needs assessment by promoting a culture of expenditure efficiency, developing and qualifying national talent within these entities, and implementing best practices and methodologies in this field.

In cooperation with the success partners from government entities, EXPRO has advanced the adoption of expenditure efficiency practices and enhanced awareness. It developed six guiding manuals on the formation of Expenditure Efficiency Teams in government entities, the methodology for identifying opportunities to raise expenditure efficiency, supporting teams in spreading the culture of expenditure efficiency, and improving performance of  the Sustainability Key Elements Program.

Additionally, EXPRO organized specialized workshops for expenditure efficiency team leaders, with its Academy delivering tailored training on key methodologies, including opportunity identification, change management, expenditure review, execution management, capacity and demand analysis, and operational excellence.

EXPRO supports government entities in enhancing expenditure efficiency, optimizing public procurement, and improving the quality of projects, assets, and facilities. Additionally, it strengthens infrastructure, programs, initiatives, and operational planning, develops policies, regulations, and methodologies, and builds national talent capabilities.