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16 May 2012

Whitehall must join national fraud system, say auditorsThe Audit Commission is calling for government departments to be required to join its National Fraud Initiative, which has saved £1bn elsewhere in the public sector since it began in 1996.

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Features & interviews

Condition still criticalFollowing a long and painful battle, the Health and Social Care Act finally made it on to the statute book. But after all that legislative surgery, the prognosis remains unfavourable for the NHS

The victims' voiceLast summer's riots inflicted untold misery on individuals and businesses across England. But the views and concerns of those who suffered are now being heard loud and clear thanks to the work of Darra Singh's independent panel

Steering clear of debtHowever hard it might be for governments to change accounting course, they need to do so urgently to avoid future financial crises

How to make a big impactSenior staff need to be able put across their messages clearly. But the effect you have depends on a range of factors. Pam Jones gives tips and techniques on how to hit the right spot and leave a lasting impression

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Opinion

Instant analysis from expert bloggers and highlights from Public Finance

Emergency exit
Andrew Jepp
Care funding: back to the drafting board
Claudia Wood
Wanted: CEO for UK plc
Paul Corrigan
Decent education still at a premium
Conor Ryan

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Games on Reports of the Olympics organisers dropping the baton have been greatly exaggerated, finance director David Goldstone tells PF. In fact, public sector teamwork has helped the Games clear the hurdles and reach the final stretch

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Comment on Bonus that doesn't fit the bill by peter Williams
very helpful comment from Mr Raynsford
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May 3 Elections

Ministers 'failed to make the case for mayors'The government's lack of support and information for elected mayors campaigns contributed to voters' widespread rejection of the structure in the ten referendums held yesterday, according to a localism think-tank.
Labour main winner in local election resultsLabour has gained more than 800 councillors following last Thursday's local government elections across the UK.