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1 Session 4 Case 1: Selecting Key Performance Indicators Sanford Berg and Michelle Phillips Public Utility Research Center University of Florida Steps for Conducting Production or Cost Benchmarking Studies: KPIs and Models 1. Identify objectives, select methodology, and gather data; 2. Screen and analyze data; 3. Utilize specific analytic techniques; 4. Conduct consistency/sensitivity tests; 5. Develop policy implications. 2 1

2 Step 1. Identify Objectives, Select Methodology and Gather Data Decide issues to be addressed, time period to be analyzed, and types of comparisons Choices will reflect capabilities, initial understanding of data availability, and preliminary methodological choices. The objectives of any benchmarking study depend on most important policy issues Staff requirements can be substantial 3 Step 2. Screen and Analyze Data Screen data timeframe, sample size, and statistical techniques. Check data quality inconsistent definitions, missing data or extreme data values Analysis is an iterative process 4 2

3 Step 3. Utilize Specific Analytic Techniques Based on data and objectives, choose technique Core Overall Performance Indicators (OPI from KPIs) Total Factor Productivity Indices Relative Performance using Statistical Techniques Relative Performance using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Utilize specialists for sophisticated models A Primer on Efficiency Measurement for Utilities and Transport Regulators, by Coelli, Estache, Perelman, & Trujillo, World Bank Institute 5 Step 4. Conduct Consistency/Sensitivity Tests Accuracy and robustness of inefficiency estimates are important due to financial or social impacts. Cost Function vs. Production Function Functional form (linear, nonlinear) Outputs and inputs (e.g., network length vs. fixed assets) Alternative methodologies (e.g., DEA vs. SFA). Need to check whether estimated inefficiency scores or rankings are sensitive to the benchmarking method, 6 3

4 Step 5. Develop Policy Implications Analyze scores and rankings Explore in greater detail the potential determinants of inefficiencies across firms and over time. Firms should not be ranked as poor performers if they operate under conditions that differ from those of the other firms. Identify the impact of factors like region, population density, regulatory environment, ownership structure, and network vintage. Seek public comments. Design incentives to improve performance. 7 OFWat : Performance Benchmarking (X Factors) Change in Price Cap: CPI X + K +Q OPEX Analysis A: excellent E: very weak A B C D E Higher than Expected As Expected E D C B A Capital Expenditure Analysis 8 Lower than Expected AA: clearly outstanding CPI: Consumer Price Index X: Productivity Adj. K: Capacity Adjustment Q: Environmental Adj. 4

5 Variables Inputs and Outputs Stocks and Flows Prioritizing Data Needs Implications of Partial, Limited or Incorrect Information Conditioning and Environmental Variables Illustrative Data from Caribbean Water Utilities (UN Habitat Study) 9 Case 1: Data for Your Analysis You wish to assess the best and worst three water utilities from the 20 that operate in your region You only have the resources to collect a few data elements from each of these utilities Your analysis will be based on these elements 10 5

6 Potential Data for Your Analysis Operating expenditures (OPEX) Number of full time staff Quantity billed (Billed Authorized Consumption, including water exported) Number of customers Technical losses Non Revenue Water (unbilled authorized consumption & apparent losses) Hours of service per day Coverage ratio (% of population) Population density Reliability of service (interruptions per customer) Bulk quantity purchased 11 Appendix Lessons from the Caribbean UN Habitat Study Illustrative Data Caribbean Development Bank Workshop Water Safety Plans Communications & Company Service Efficiency (especially NRW & asset management) Collections Company Action Plans 12 6

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