Vol. 05   April 2009 2008 ANNUAL REPORT TABLED Ombudsman Wants Government to be More Flexible When Making Decisions Putting people before policy is the message that Ombudsman Kevin Fenwick had for the provincial government in his 2008 Annual Report tabled today in the Legislature. Fenwick said, "Government workers need to be given enough discretion to allow them to do their jobs well. Without this, policies can be applied too strictly and sometimes even work against the needs the program is designed to protect. Flexible decision-making means better service to the residents of the province." "Our job" says Fenwick "is to make sure that people who feel that they have been treated unfairly are given an independent review. Sometimes we investigate, sometimes we negotiate and sometimes we mediate and coach. Not all problems need to be handled in the same way. Our approach is not a one-size-fits all but is flexible and appropriate to the circumstances." (more). 2008 Annual Report News Release Backgrounder   200th ANNIVERSARY 2009 is the 200th Anniversary of Public Sector Ombudsman in the Western World Later this year, Ombudsman Saskatchewan will mark the 200th anniversary of Public Sector Ombudsman in the Western World. Watch for details...	"FINE ART OF FAIRNESS" WORKSHOPS  Open Sessions for Government to be Offered This Fall We are planning to offer "Fine Art of Fairness" workshops in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina this fall. These are full two-day sessions and are open to employees and officials across government, including ministries, agencies and Crown Corporations. More information about the workshops will be available soon. PRESENTATIONS   Want to Know More About Us?   We are available to speak to government, the public, schools and universities. If your group could benefit from more information about our office, please contact us at 306-787-7369. ABOUT THE NEWSLETTER Comments Welcome This electronic newsletter for Ombudsman Saskatchewan comes out whenever we have news to share. If you have any suggestions or comments, you are welcome to contact Leila Dueck at ldueck@ombudsman.sk.ca.
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