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30 Sep 21
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...
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21 Jul 21
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.
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20 Oct 20
NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services Team has been awarded the Outstanding Proactive Fraud Detection and Recovery Award at Public Finance Live 2020.
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15 May 20
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.
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18 Oct 19
Facial recognition software is a powerful tool but we need a legal framework before we can harness its full potential, writes John Thornton.
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27 Aug 19
From Monday 9 September, it will be necessary to register on the PF and PF International sites to read the content.
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27 Aug 19
The time is ripe for the public sector to take advantage of private sector innovation designed to prevent fraud at source, says CIPFA’s Marc McAuley.
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20 Aug 19
Councils can now bid for grants to develop ‘innovative ways’ to improve public services through technology, the government has announced.
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8 Aug 19
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.
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4 Jul 19
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...
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9 May 19
The government’s flagship digital programme has not delivered value for money and is missing key targets.
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12 Apr 19
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...
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12 Feb 19
A “Herculean effort” is needed to ensure the NHS fully benefits from digital advancements in the future, a charity has said.
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5 Feb 19
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.
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5 Feb 19
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...
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20 Nov 18
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.
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10 Oct 18
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....
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10 Oct 18
The government is committed to helping council leaders create agile digital services that serve citizens and bring down costs, says local government minister Rishi Sunak.
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10 Oct 18
Finance professionals need to be part of a wider transformation that is shaking up the role and purpose of government, says the RSA’s Matthew Taylor.
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10 Oct 18
As new technologies develop, the role of the public finance professional is more important than ever, says the National Audit Office’s Max Tse.
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27 Sep 18
The UK public sector is “lagging behind” other countries in taking up blockchain technology, a conference has heard.
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7 Sep 18
The NHS will be allocated £200m to expand its digital capabilities, the health secretary has announced.
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16 Aug 18
Data analysis and sharing has the potential to transform services but public confidence needs to be upheld. The public sector should take the lead, argues Sarah Timmis of Reform.
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6 Jul 18
You don’t have to be old, grey or in the music industry to benefit from applying the same rule to innovation projects
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4 Jul 18
Trust, security and expectations are the big three issues that will face the public sector in a digital future, not to mention the inevitable debate over monetising data, says Andrew...