A former Treasury economist believes the agency has lost its mojo. 

A new report's calling for Treasury to up its game, detailing a litany of blunders, including incorrect ACC deficit numbers, and costings for the Interislander ferry replacements. 

The Public Service Commission also finds some ministers are losing confidence in its advice. 

Economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge Treasury hasn't been strong enough with previous ministers. 

He says if you don't get the right leaders at the top, problems tend to filter through the whole organisation. 

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A former Treasury economist believes the agency has lost its mojo.&nbsp;
A new report's calling for Treasury to up its game, detailing a litany of blunders, including incorrect ACC deficit numbers, and costings for the Interislander ferry replacements.&nbsp;
The Public Service Commission also finds some ministers are losing confidence in its advice.&nbsp;
Economist Cameron Bagrie told Ryan Bridge Treasury hasn't been strong enough with previous ministers.&nbsp;
He says if you don't get the right leaders at the top, problems tend to filter through the whole organisation.&nbsp;
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Cameron Bagrie: Former Treasury economist on the independent review into the Treasury

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