The Government of Montserrat (GoM) has commenced a comprehensive review of the Public Service Compensation Framework. Ernst & Young Consultancy Ltd. (EY) has been engaged to undertake this important initiative.
The Compensation Review aims to modernize pay, grading, and related reward arrangements across the Public Service. The objective is to ensure that our system is fair, transparent, sustainable, and aligned with fiscal realities and strategic priorities of GOM. It is anticipated that the review will also support efforts to attract, retain, and motivate talented public officers while addressing inequities within the current system.
Scope of the Review
The review will focus on:
- Pay and grading / Job classification: Developing a modern, structured framework to ensure consistent and competency-based grading of roles.
- Allowances: Reviewing and rationalizing allowances to improve fairness, transparency, and affordability.
- Market Benchmarking: Comparing compensation with relevant regional public services and appropriate local comparators.
- Performance and Reward: Supporting the design of a more performance-driven reward approach.
- Governance and Implementation: Ensuring recommendations are practical and supported by a clear implementation and communication plan.
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder engagement is central to the success of this review. Public Servants will have opportunities to provide input on key issues, including pay equity, recruitment and retention challenges, grading arrangements, and allowances. The feedback gathered will help inform the recommendations and ensure that the proposed framework reflects the realities of the Public Service.
A stakeholder forum will be established where volunteers across all levels are invited to contribute by reviewing outputs of the review to shape the final report. In some instances, Officers will be invited to participate in one-on-one interviews with the EY Consultants as part of the review process. Your cooperation and candid input are highly valued, as the outcomes of this exercise will have implications for the entire Public Service.
Let’s work together to help shape a compensation system that is fit for purpose, and works to promote fairness, equity and is sustainable for the future.