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Creating Value for Government Our public sector offering

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Foreword Governments and public sector organisations face a future where dealing with uncertainty, while delivering services that are affordable, in the context of deficit-reducing budget cuts, is their new normal. The challenge for public sector organisations world-wide is to adjust to the new reality of ‘doing more for less’ (or ‘doing less for less’) and focus on the outcomes society needs and wants. And all of this whilst navigating some seismic shifts. In our view, tomorrow’s public body will need to act quite differently, adapting to change and evolving to address society’s needs as they develop. The key challenges range from implementation planning to managing finances effectively and prioritising projects, performance, risks, partnerships, assets and human capital. PwC is a global leader in providing professional services to the government and the public sector. We are committed to improving the delivery of public services by bringing together our public sector knowledge with private sector expertise. We are uniquely placed to assist public sector entities overcome their operational and strategic challenges. Recognised as thought leaders, we are a multi-skilled organisation with the ability, commitment and know-how required to carry out a wide range of engagements in the public sector. We have the largest public sector practice in Malta and have a strong track record in delivering assignments for Government and public sector organisations. To every engagement we bring a fresh PwC experience to our clients as the #1 firm in professional service. This publication focuses on our service offering for Government and public sector organisations. It provides an outline of our key service offerings and expertise in the sector. We look forward to working with you.

Kevin Valenzia Territory Senior Partner

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Contents PwC – who we are

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Our Public Sector Practice

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Our Services in the Public Sector

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Thought Leadership

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Contacts

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PwC - Who we are

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Our Firm

PwC is a globally integrated professional services provider providing industry-focused assurance, advisory and tax services for public and private clients. We give access to an unrivalled depth of skills and resources. Through our client service approach, clients are assured of a service that not only meets, but also exceeds their needs. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of more than 180,500 people located in offices in 158 countries, we build relationships by providing services based on quality and integrity. Employees across the PwC network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice.

In Malta, PwC helps organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We are the largest professional services organisation in Malta delivering assurance, tax and a wide range of advisory services. Our local capability comprises over 450 professionals working within multi-disciplinary teams with skills and experience in a number of key business areas. This local expertise, combined with the collective knowledge of our global network, ensures that you benefit from ideas that challenge conventional thinking and gain new perspectives.

PwC is the largest professional services organisation in the world specialising in assurance, advisory and tax services

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Our Public Sector Practice

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Our Public Sector Practice

We have the ability to not only adapt to the increasing needs and expectations of our public sector clients, but also exceed them. We strive towards excellence and our name is your assurance of quality. We are a global leader in providing professional services to the government and the public sector. We are committed to improving the delivery of public services by bringing together our public sector knowledge with private sector expertise.

Our Vision

“Creating the Government of the Future for the Citizens of Tomorrow - Today - in a Trusted, Sustainable and Collaborating Society”

PwC can help governments to better respond to the challenges they face. We play an important role in helping shape Government policy on public sector modernisation and in establishing best practice. We work with Governments in promoting transparency and accountability of funds and ensuring that value for money is achieved.

Our Mission “Transform governments and their entities in order to create public value and deliver sustainable growth, efficient welfare and well balanced public finances through innovative stakeholder collaboration”

Our Focus - Rethinking government – doing things differently – transforming government

- Effective control – assuring results

- Smart regulations that make markets work - Good governance and accountability

- Understanding and implementing new government and public sector accounting and financial management guidelines, policies and practices

- Stakeholder management through trust and participation

- Managing and making large scale investments in infrastructure and operations

- Transparent value reporting and open citizen dialog

- Maximising the drawndown of EU funds through the successful realisation of EU funded programmes and underlying projects

- Citizen and consumer centric service

- Integrated approach to opportunities and risks

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- Manageable organisations attracting the key talent

Relevant experience We have what we believe to be the largest public sector practice in Malta and have a strong track record in delivering assignments for Government and public sector organisations. Over the years, we have helped public sector organisations to address various challenges across diverse sectors.

Our wealth of relevant experience and our understanding of the public sector ensures that we provide our clients with the top-quality services that they require. This includes providing services to Ministries, departments, regulatory authorities and other public sector organisations.

We strive towards excellence and our name is your assurance of quality. Our public sector client base is proof of our trustworthiness, our reliability and our ability to perform beyond expectations

Experienced and enthusiastic team To every engagement we bring a fresh PwC experience to our clients. Our team’s comprehensive range of experience and skills gives us valuable insight into the unique challenges faced by public sector leaders at all levels. With over 12,500 professionals in more than 150 countries focused on the public sector, we can improve performance in governments and public sector institutions. We mobilise and provide teams that bring the right blend of

skills and experience in the public sector. People are what matter most in a professional relationship, as they deliver the service. Our engagement teams comprise capable people with extensive experience both in the public sector and in their areas of specialisation. They are also equipped with the necessary tools to perform their duties efficiently. Our staff is our most valuable asset and as such we invest in and protect this asset.

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Our Key Public Sector Experts

Michel Ganado Partner, Advisory

Joseph Muscat Lead Partner, Advisory

Public Sector Leader

Corporate Finance

[email protected]

[email protected]

John Zarb Partner, Advisory

Lino Casapinta Partner, Advisory

Corporate Finance, Public Finance & Accounting

Strategy & Policy, Performance Improvement, ICT

[email protected]

[email protected]

George Sammut Partner, Advisory

Neville Gatt Lead Partner, Tax & Legal

ICT, Internal Controls

Taxation, Pensions

[email protected]

[email protected]

David Ferry Partner, Tax & Legal Indirect Taxation [email protected]

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Claudine Attard Senior Manager, Advisory Simplification of Administrative Processes, Organisational Transformation, Evaluations [email protected]

Sharon Bonello Senior Manager, Advisory Internal Controls and Investigations [email protected]

Anna Camilleri Senior Manager, Advisory Public Finance & Accounting, Internals Controls [email protected]

Gordon Micallef Senior Manager, Advisory Strategy & Policy, ICT [email protected]

Bonavent Gauci Senior Manager, Advisory

Alison Difesa Manager, Advisory

Privatisations, Public-Private Partnerships

Internal Controls and Investigations

[email protected]

[email protected]

Nadia Demarco Manager, Advisory Strategy & Policy, Sustainability [email protected]

Claire Spencer Manager, Advisory Evaluation, Programme & Project Management [email protected]

Rachel Mifsud Manager, Advisory Regulatory Compliance, Competition Law [email protected]

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Our Services in the Public Sector

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Our Services in the Public Sector PwC’s methodology and approach to public sector engagements have been tried and tested. The cornerstones include: - A systematic but flexible approach - Efficient and effective use of resources - High-quality, internationally developed procedures - Appropriate use of state-of-the-art technology and techniques - Focusing on challenges and developing practical solutions - A transfer of skills and knowledge

We integrate our experience in strategic change, process improvement and technology to provide relevant solutions. By working in partnership with our clients in the Public Sector, we obtain a thorough understanding of local issues, then draw on best practice solutions from our global network of skills and capabilities to deal with those issues. We recognise that each organisation within the public sector faces different challenges according to its peculiar circumstances. Our range of services are therefore adapted to address your specific needs.

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Public Finance and Accounting

Issues and Trends The public sector is today facing: - Substantial pressure due to restricted budgets and increased demand for public goods and services - Unprecedented demands for improvement in the management of public finances - the need to undertake a range of reforms to increase accountability and transparency - the need to move towards accrual accounting compliant with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); - the need to improve operational performance IPSAS is a catalyst to providing high-quality financial statements and, more importantly, improving operational performance. PwC’s IPSAS conversion methodology is a three-phase approach designed to add maximum value to public sector organisations:

People

Gap analysis and roadmap

Policies

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Project and change management

Conversation

Financial management and reporting

Processes

Embedding

Systems

Key Service Offerings IPSAS accounting advice

gap analysis; advice on specific issues; access to external expertise;

Process and system improvement

process & information systems; streamlining business processes; IT; regulatory compliance;

Project & change management optimizing project management; change management processes;

Financial management reporting

enhancing transparency; improving operational performance; Value for money; reducing closing delays;

Examples of related assignments Financial procedures for EU funded projects

PwC advised a number of public sector entities on the accounting requirements for EU funded projects. This also involved the development of documentation of the financial procedures and accounting policies.

Feasibility Study on the implementation of the ESF indirect costs flatrate rule

PwC assisted the Planning and Priorities Co-ordination Division in establishing appropriate flat rates for indirect costs corresponding to the different categories of operations funded through European Social Fund.

Examples of related thought leadership IPSAS in a nutshell – From Principal to Practice

The book aims to create an awareness of IPSAS; it seeks to highlight the main accounting issues and principles, and explains how to apply them in practice

PwC Global IPSAS survey

This PwC survey analyses aspects of government accounting & financial reporting; making the transition to accrual accounting; the future of the government finance function

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Internal Controls and Investigations Issues and Trends the public sector needs to consider the following issues: • lack of trust - transparency and accountability • openness and dialogue with citizens and stakeholders • governance and risk management • fight against corruption

Key Service Offerings

Internal Audit

full outsourcing; partial outsourcing (performance of risk assessments, controls health checks and investigations); advisory sourcing

Investigations

relating to value for money, inadequate corporate governance procedures, application of inadequate working practices and misappropriation or misuse of assets

Data analytics

Compliance reviews

Comprehensive fraud risk assessments

Documentation of company policies and procedures

Review/evaluation of operational and financial processes and controls

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Examples of related assignments Audit of Eco-contribution claims

We provided auditing services to the Approving Body of eco-contribution claims whereby we provided an independent review of waste producers’ declarations as well as the waste ‘put through’ cycle up to the time that it is recovered/ recycled by a waste recovery scheme.

Internal Audit and Investigations Directorate (IAID) – Internal Audit Services

We have been contracted by the IAID to perform Internal Audits on a select number of EU co-funded projects funded through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Guidance Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF-GUIDANCE) and the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG). These audits spanned over a number of diverse Final Beneficiaries, including entities such as Malta Enterprise, Wasteserv, Malta Tourism Authority, Water Services Corporation, ETC, Rural Development Department - Fisheries and Conservation, Heritage Malta and MCAST.

Examples of related thought leadership Fighting Fraud in the Public Sector

the government and public sector extract of the PwC Global Economic Crime Survey, considers the latest government fraud reports

Developing a TIGHTer approach to corruption risk This document focuses on anti-corruption risk assessments. The TIGHT methodology considers risk factors such as Type of official interactions, Industry, Geography, History, Tone at the Top, Training, Third Party interactions, and Transaction Controls

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Simplification of Administrative Processes Issues and Trends The public sector needs to consider the following : - “Smart regulation” is a centre-piece of the European Commission’s “Partnership for Growth and Jobs” - the renewed ‘Lisbon Strategy’ - Simplification of administrative processes and regulatory environment is regarded as one of the key issues to improve the business environment, increase competitiveness and to increase the citizen satisfaction about the government

Key Service Offering We advise government on the full cycle of administrative burden (AB) reduction which is a continuous process with three clear steps:

Monitor

Assisting you to keep a close watch on actual implementation, compare the expected and realised AB-reduction and identify further actions, if necessary

Simplify

Identifying simplification opportunities and assisting government in the implementation of measures to actually reduce the burden

Measure

Identifying information obligations from legislation and obtaining an insight into the size of the burden

Our international network provides access to lessons learnt in other countries and opens up opportunities for benchmarking. PwC has worked on various AB projects in different countries, including Malta.

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Examples of related assignments Better Regulation

The Maltese Government, through the Better Regulation Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister, obtained ESF funding for the implementation of a project in developing the Public Sector’s capacity in implementing Better Regulation. This was a two-year project consisting of three contracts which were awarded to PwC as follows: Work Package 1: Provision of Consultancy Services for Developing the Maltese Public Sector’s Capacity to Implement Better Regulation. This included: - drawing up of a compendium of legislation and information obligations on business - measuring the cost of administrative burden of identified IOs using the Standard Cost Model - indentifying simplification opportunities to administrative processes and the measurement of the expected resulting saving in administrative burden - monitoring the implementation of the agreed simplification proposals and providing assistance to Ministries and responsible entities when required - identifying specific improvements to existing enforcement regimes Work Package 2: Provision of Training Services to Public Officials in the application of Better Regulation Procedures, and the Standard Cost Model Work Package 3: Development of a standard for regulatory institutions

Examples of related thought leadership Transforming the Citizen Experience: One stop shop for public services Driving the public sector reform focus is an increased demand for governments to find ways of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its service. Delivering on these demands is prompting governments to adopt citizen centric service delivery models, which improve the citizen and customer experience

A new contract between business and the state

PwC’s 16th Annual Global CEO Survey discusses how the new contract between business and the state sets out the policy and public sector delivery responses needed to the challenging conditions facing business today

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eGov and Technology

Issues and Trends The public sector is required to: - enhance the citizen’s experience of public services - respond to the e-Government agenda and procure e-Government systems - deal with increased pressure to use, manage and monitor IT effectively and appropriately

Key Service Offering Increasing the effectiveness of IT projects

Delivering enterprise security

Advising on sourcing and service management

Aligning IT to operations

Planning change, benefits and ROI modelling, communications and organisational design and training

IT performance measurement, funding and commercial and risk management

Selecting appropriate solutions

Using business care development, package and supplier validation & project and change management to enhance the organisation

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Security strategy and planning, threat and vulnerability management, security and crisis incident response

Enabling the IT function to realise the business objectives and maximise the value of IT to the business

Examples of related assignments E-Government Business Analysis and Procurement

Our work consisted of carrying out a series of Business Analysis assignments for e-Government Services followed by the issue and evaluation of Requests for Proposals. The business and citizen services analysed covered the most common and essential transactions ranging from basic application procedures to sophisticated transaction-based solutions.

Social Benefits Management System Business Study

The assignment involved a thorough review of the ‘Sistema ghal Amministrazzjoni ta’ Beneficcji Socjali’ (SABS), the local Social Benefits Management System. The business study reviewed the existing business practices, identified business and technology options to replace existing information systems, and presented technical road maps for a staggered implementation of the preferred option.

Examples of related thought leadership Next Generation of eservices

Citizen Compass is an online initiative designed to provide citizens with a platform to voice their opinions through informed participation and deliberation addressing the central question, “What does the future of government services look like?”

Delivering the Information Revolution: From vision to reality

This publication explores what needs to happen to turn the government proposals to bring an “Information Revolution” in the NHS vision into reality as well as addressing the barriers and opportunities, and recommends specific actions to be taken at both national and local levels.

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EU Programmes and Projects

Issues and Trends The public sector is required to ensure that: - programme objectives and identified investments are aligned to the needs of the country as well as to the objectives of the funds through which they are to be financed - the identified investments contribute to the European Union Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth - programmes are delivered in an efficient manner - programmes and investments have produced the desired effects/ results - the drawdown of EU funds is maximised through successful realisation of EU funded programmes and underlying projects - there is transparency and involvement of stakeholders throughout all the programme life cycle

Key Service Offerings

Programming policy formulation

Project monitoring

Impact assessments

e.g. Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Impact Assessments)

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Project reviews

Programme evaluation

(E.g. ex ante, mid term & ex post evaluation)

Monitoring and Evaluation services are delivered to public sector bodies to help them go through the different stages of the EU programming cycle.

Policy Review

Ex-Post Evaluation

Agenda Setting Policy evaluation

Problem identification

Policy Studies

Agenda setting Policy research Policy accountability

Policy options & strategies

Policy enforcement

Policy negotiation

Interim Evaluation

Impact assessment

Policy formulation Policy implementation

Monitoring

Ex-ante evaluation

Policy organisation

Policy Implementation

Policy Formation

Examples of related assignments Cost Benefit Analysis & Feasibility Studies for EU funded projects

Domestic PV Aid Scheme and Renewable Energy PV panels, Algae-Derived Biofuel Production Plant, Cittadella Master Plan, Fort St. Angelo Restoration, Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Historic Fortifications of Malta, Mater Dei Hospital Oncology Centre, Environmental Monitoring, Sicily – Malta Interconnector Cable, University of Malta campus extensions, Vertical Connection Lift, Tarxien and Ggantija Temples and St. Paul’s Catacombs, Knowledge-based IS Project and Centre of Excellence for Quality Education, Rehabilitiation of Roman Baths and Christian Catacombs and the Heritage Malta Mgarr and Mosta Cultural Regeneration Project, St. John’s Museum Extension

Impact Assessment of the Regional Aid Guidelines

We conducted an impact assessment for Malta Enterprise which evaluated the impact on Malta of changes to the regional aid guidelines that were being proposed by the European Commission for the 2014-2020 period.

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National Strategy and Policy

Issues and Trends The public sector is required to: - analyse and research its environment to aid strategy and policy formulation and resource allocation - undertake independent, objective appraisals and evaluations of policy options and programmes - understand a range of future scenarios against which to test the sensitivity and feasibility of its chosen plans - understand the competition and regulatory implications for chosen policies - assess social impact and sustainability issues, and associated policymaking - measure the economic impact of policy options

Key Service Offerings Policy

Policy development advice; Option identification and appraisal; Feasibility & evaluation studies; Impact assessments

Sustainability

Environmental economics; Sustainability policy

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Economics

Macro-economics advice; Market and demand analysis and modelling/forecasting

Regulatory Support

Regulatory impact assessments; State aid advice; EU regulatory compliance

Examples of related assignments Development of Best Practices for Rural Tourism

PwC was contracted by the Ministry of Gozo to formulate recommendations that synthesise rural tourism best practices in different regions across the EU. The assignment also involved the development of policy recommendations to develop rural tourism in Gozo.

Economic Study of the Super Yachts Industry

PwC was contracted by Transport Malta to carry out an economic study in relation to the local super yacht industry including an assessment of its potential for growth. The results of the study were aimed to assist Transport Malta to evaluate the scope for embarking on a long term marketing campaign to further promote the industry.

Examples of related thought leadership

Rethinking government: doing things differently

In our view, governments must rethink the role of the state in the 21st century, develop policies to achieve ‘good growth’ and tackle their deficits by doing things very differently, as well as doing fewer (and different) things

Future of Government

This PwC publication explains why Government and public sector organisations worldwide must adjust to the new reality of ‘doing more for less’ (or ‘doing less for less’) and focus on the outcomes society needs and wants

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Organisational Transformation Issues and Trends The public sector is required to address: • its efficiency and effectiveness • the delivery of projects and programmes, often involving significant change • the effectiveness of HR services to employees whilst also reducing costs • capacity building and HR policy development and implementation • shortage of the right skills in the organisation

Key Service Offerings PwC can help Government and the public sector in their capacity building efforts by focusing on people, projects and change. We offer a wide range of services and skills to assist clients across the whole of the public sector including:

Organisational design

Talent Management

Workforce planning

Learning and development

Project reviews

Change management

Business process and controls

Performance metrics & management

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Examples of related assignments Foundation for Medical Services – Organisational and Operational Review PwC carried out an Organisational and Operational Review for the Foundation for Medical Services. We analysed the organisational structure, operational processes and work methods to assess the key strengths, identify any weaknesses and constraints that may be considered to hinder the effectiveness of the organisation, and to propose recommendations.

Office of the Ombudsman – Organisational and Operational Review

PwC carried out an Organisational and Operations review at the Office of the Ombudsman to provide strategic and actionable recommendations and proposals for the design of a new set up for the Office to meet its broader functions.

Examples of related thought leadership Brave New World: Different Ways of Working

In this publication, we examine how public sector organisations need to re-define their purpose and future ways of working, for example by becoming more agile and managing demand more effectively, laying the foundations for their future success.

Addressing the change constant: Successful change from the inside

How an organization develops its change management capability may vary, depending on the organization’s distinct culture, needs, characteristics, circumstances, and the skill levels of its staff.

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Privatisations, Public-Private Partnerships and other transactions Issues and Trends The public sector has an inherent need to: - accelerate the delivery of public sector and infrastructure services - fund additional necessary infrastructure investment, bearing in mind the need to control public sector borrowing - transfer appropriate risk to the private sector and to improve innovation and economic efficiency - achieve competitive value for money procurements

Key Service Offerings Transaction advice to the public sector on privatisations, PPPs, PFI and other financing options

Scoping and developing the project and the implementation of the procurement process

Structuring the deal

Post-transaction services

Assisting partnership management post contract award

Negotiating through to financial close

Project Finance – long-term funding for infrastructure development

Corporate financing services and debt advice

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Examples of related assignments National Investment Fund, subsequently incorporated as Malita Investments plc

PwC were appointed to advise Government on the structuring of a National Investment Fund (NIF) to fund national regeneration projects from sources other than the national budget. The assignment initially considered various funding structures and their accounting implications. Subsequently the assignment focused on the implementation of the preferred structure, including the preparation of the corporate business plan and financial projections; high level valuation of the properties included in the transaction and market testing of the transaction’s bankability. The final part of the engagement included the process related to the raising of debt finance and the subsequent listing of the company’s shares on the Malta Stock Exchange.

Renewable Energy & Waste to Energy Projects Financial Advice

PwC was appointed to assist Government in identifying and assessing options for financing and ownership structures for delivering the offshore wind farms and waste to energy projects, taking into consideration compliance with state aid requirements and meeting any EU directives.

Vendor assistance on the cargo handling terminal management concession at the Port of Valletta PwC’s role in this PFI transaction included the preparation of a Vendor Due diligence report which included a shadow bid model; drafting of the prequalification notice and the request for proposals; preparation of the data room and managing the bids submission process. Subsequently we assisted in the preparation of the evaluation criteria and the reports on the commercial, operational and financial aspects of the bids, as well as negotiations up to financial close.

Housing Public-Private Investment Programme

This involved an assessment of costs, risks and benefits of each Housing Delivery model, development and articulation of a robust and viable business case, development of a financial model to complement the business case and an understanding of the fiscal impact of the transaction.

Examples of related thought leadership

Is PFI working?

PFI is not inherently poor value - underpinning every operational project is a very detailed contract. What is clear is that public sector PFI owners could do much more to ensure excellent service and benefits through enforcing the contract. The public sector has bought excellent but they need to stop settling for average.

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Tax Advisory

Issues and Trends The public sector needs to consider the following issues: - Tax system design is closely linked to domestic and international investment decisions - Ensuring that tax rules comply with EU legislation - Simplification of tax compliance - Sustainability of public finances - Tax governance

Key Service Offerings Advice in relation to the drafting of tax related regulations

Review of tax related legislation

Advice on the development of tax incentives and related measures

Examples of related assignments Impact assessments

Various impact assessments including an impact assessment about Malta’s potential adoption of the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB), prepared for the Malta Business Bureau to support Malta’s position on the issue.

Assistance on indirect taxation

Assistance on indirect taxation in various industries, including assistance to the LGA and the Ministry of Finance in tax issues for the gaming industry.

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Examples of related thought leadership

Paying Taxes 2013

Is a unique study from PwC, World Bank and IFC. Now in its eighth year, the study provides data on tax systems in 185 economies around the world, with an ability to monitor tax reform

Tax Policy & administration: Global Trends

The inaugural edition of Global trends starts by looking at the current status of some of the longer term tax plans that have been announced before turning to specific policy moves

Paying taxes: The Compliance Burden

This study looks at how governments around the world administer their tax rules, and how different practices can increase or lighten the compliance burden for business

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Thought Leadership

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Public Sector Research Centre

PwC’s Public Sector Research Centre (PSRC) is our centre for insights and research into best practice in government and the public sector, including the interface between public and private sectors. Our goal is to make effective, practical contributions to the debate on a wide range of public service issues. PSRC’s research-based projects involve both the development of in-house points of view on relevant public service issues as well as collaborations with leading think tanks and academics to develop new thinking on better approaches to the delivery of public services.

Through PSRC, we set out our opinions and ideas in public service areas where our professional skills and experience, and our global reach, mean we can contribute our practical experience and insight to the debate, enabling a collaborative exchange of ideas and helping to inform the development and delivery of workable solutions. More information about PwC’s Public Sector Research Centre is available at: www.psrc-pwc.com

PwC’s PSRC provides our clients with Thought Leadership publications to: 1. Generate insight in worldwide trends and market issues in the Government sector 2. Bring together the lessons learned which can support the improvement of national Government markets 3. Identify solutions which can help policymakers, strategic leadership and administrators in Government institutions to implement drivers for change 4. To inspire all parties in Government markets to look over their own borders and improve sustainable service delivery

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EU Institutions Office

PwC has proven and extensive experience in providing independent professional services to the European Union (EU) institutions and agencies for over 25 years and is committed to continue to help them fulfilling their missions of policy making, governance and delivery in the future. PwC has two specialised teams whose purpose it is to facilitate the two-way communication and relationship between the EU Institutions and PwC and its clients: - The PwC EU Services Support Team is a one-stopshop for European Institutions wishing to engage PwC and external parties wanting to work with PwC on EUfunded assignments.   PwC provides services to assist the EU Institutions in fulfilling their mission of policy making, governance and organisational delivery. Our service offerings include audit, advice in financial

PwC EU Services Providing quality services to the Institutions and agencies in the EU

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management, regulatory compliance checks, programme and project management and implementation, training, monitoring and evaluation, human resource management and studies. More information about PwC EU Services is available at: www.euservices.pwc.com. - The PwC European Public Affairs Team aims to ensure that, when European regulatory initiatives are proposed that may impact on the operations of PwC, the interests of our firm are looked after. The European Public Affairs team also provides targeted information on EU policy developments to PwC colleagues. More information about PwC’s European Public Affairs is available at: www.pwc.com/epa

Contacts Michel Ganado Partner, Advisory

Joseph Muscat Lead Partner, Advisory

Public Sector Leader

Corporate Finance

(356) 2564 7012 [email protected]

(356) 2564 7011 [email protected]

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