The remit of public sector accounting officers should include an explicit requirement to report annually on the level of risk across key IT systems, a think-tank has urged.
The government has set out a plan for digital government, including a pledge for using more AI, upgrading outdated IT and bolstering cyber resilience, conceding that progress over the past 15 years...
New English unitary councils must ensure digital leaders are involved in decision making at the highest level or risk derailing the agenda for devolution and public service reform, a study published...
Technology giants will benefit from an effective “tax cut” in the UK if a global overhaul of corporation tax goes ahead as expected and replaces the existing digital services tax, according to a...
The government’s funding process for its own digital projects hinders long-term planning and makes it difficult to maintain infrastructure, according to the National Audit Office.
A group of bodies working in and around local government are surveying public sector workers, with a view to sharing best-practice and helpful guidance for operating through the current crisis.
NHS trust chief executive Joe Harrison and consultant physician Shanti Vijayaraghavan share some lessons on how health leaders can turn digital dreams into a reality.
John Thornton looks at whether it is fair for the Public Accounts Committee to strongly criticised the Cabinet Office over the evidence base and lack of a business case for the National...
Even dairy cows are getting a taste of the ‘smart’ century’s potential to reduce costs, improve quality and transform the way we live, but security and stewardship must be built in, says John...
Get on board with hassle-free recruitment processes if you want to hire the best candidates and improve commitment, performance and retention rates, says John Thornton.
Although fraud continues to evolve every day, so do the means of detection, with artificial intelligence promising to improve efficiency and free up resources, says CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman...
As the public sector wrestles with looming funding gaps, John Thornton asks if the technology that has revolutionised trade for small businesses could lend a helping hand.
Know your blockchain from your big data? Up to speed with predictive analytics and AI? CIPFA chief executive Rob Whiteman writes about the importance of digital transformation for the public sector....
