Agenda Profile: Irja Lutsar
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the effectiveness of the activity-based state budget reform and the quality of the metrics. The speaker expresses moderate but clear criticism regarding the implementation of the current system, deeming the metrics flawed and unrealistic. The position is strongly results-oriented, demanding that financial allocations lead to real and measurable outcomes, especially in the healthcare sector.
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Topic Expertise
The presenter demonstrates expertise in state budget planning and the metrics used for activity-based budgeting (ABB). They have carefully examined the budget of the Ministry of Health, pointing out specific examples where certain metrics (such as the reduction in the number of overweight individuals) are unsuitable for short-term evaluation. They understand that social outcomes depend not only on funding but also on other factors.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone of the speech is analytical and inquisitive, starting with a skeptical hypothesis ("the budget is dead") and progressing toward nuanced criticism ("it is not so black and white"). The speaker employs logical argumentation, emphasizing the connection between the allocation of funds and the desired outcome. The style is formal and geared toward finding constructive solutions (revising the metrics).
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the poor implementation of the activity-based budgeting reform and the flawed metrics, which were apparently set by the responsible ministry. The opposition is both procedural and political, focusing on the system's inefficiency. The speaker is not attacking individuals, but rather the system's flaws.
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Collaboration Style
The presenter is open to collaboration, thanking the person who delivered the report and soliciting their perspective on the proposed solution (revising the metrics). The tone is constructive and focused on joint problem-solving to improve how the budgeting process operates.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on the national level, addressing the state budget reform and the policies of the Ministry of Health. Regional or local focus is absent from the speech.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress fiscal performance and efficiency. The speaker calls for public spending to be tied to clear and achievable outcomes, thereby supporting performance-based budget discipline. The investment of funds must yield the desired return ("we want to get something out of it").
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Social Issues
The main social issue is public health and health promotion, which is addressed within the context of budgetary metrics. The speaker emphasizes that health outcomes (e.g., reduction in obesity) are complex and depend on multiple factors, not solely on state budgetary funding.
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is on overseeing and reforming the implementation of the State Budget Act. The priority involves reviewing the existing metrics to ensure the legislation functions more effectively and delivers better results, particularly within the healthcare sector.
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