£44.8 million in public money has been saved through cuts in the employment of external consultants, agency staff and temporary workers in the island.
A government report shows that the projected £82.8 million has been slashed by 54% due to the three-year restraint on external recruitment.
The largest reductions have been in consultancy spending, which is down by 69%, equating to £13.3 million.
This is followed by a 53% fall in agency staff, with a 50% cut in agency health and social care staff specifically, saving £18 million since mid-2024.
A 47% drop in contingency labour was also reported.
Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, says he was clear from the outset that we needed to get a firmer grip on public spending.
"External workforce costs have been more than halved since 2023.
"That reflects tighter controls, better workforce planning, and a real focus on reducing our reliance on consultants and agency staff where we can.
"This is about building a stronger and more sustainable public service, while making sure we continue to protect the services Islanders rely on every day."
Jersey's government has been focusing on recruitment and retention rather than using third-party workforces.
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