MSD boss defends linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing
The Ministry of Social Development in New Zealand is defending its use of performance targets linked to reducing emergency housing numbers. Critics argue these targets create perverse incentives to deny vulnerable people necessary support.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between government efficiency targets and the social responsibility of providing emergency housing.
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD)'s boss is defending linking staff performance with cutting emergency housing numbers, saying it's executing the government's policy.
The framing emphasizes the criticism of the policy and the potential negative impact on vulnerable populations.
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