With more than half of the countries included in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index scoring below the global average, there is still much to be done to stamp out public sector corruption, writes...
Richard Gawthorpe, group business development director at Norse Group, explores the UK housing crisis and what government – of all levels – might do to kickstart construction.
Procurement reform is on the horizon and will require public authorities to take a firmer grip on contract management with suppliers, writes Anja Beriro, partner at UK and Ireland law firm Browne...
Since its inception in February 2020, the CIPFA Financial Resilience Index has been an indispensable tool for evaluating the financial stability of local authorities. Now in its fifth iteration, the...
Senior audit manager at the National Audit Office Chris Coyne explains the value in the NAO’s good practice guides, including the latest on resource allocation.
Sustainable economic growth is urgently required to help deliver the funding for government to meet its commitments for national renewal, writes Nigel Wilcock, executive director of the Institute of...
With a new government ushering in a new budget, fresh hope looms for transforming the UK’s healthcare and the NHS. The spotlight now falls on a more integrated, mission-driven approach. Lee Outhwaite...
Lord Darzi’s report highlighted the importance of how money is being spent in the NHS. This chimes loudly with CIPFA’s recent work on the NHS estate, writes health and integration policy manager Dr...
CIPFA public finance technical advisor Florence Bastos outlines some key issues relating to public finance and AI – and what professionals need to consider as it becomes more prevalent in the sector.
Arts Council England works with partners across the public sector to promote cultural investment and engagement. Its chief executive Darren Henley explains why place plays such an important role in...
The Social Market Foundation worked out that the public sector could save hundreds of millions of pounds by tackling restrictive software licensing rules. Senior researcher Jake Shepherd explains.
The ability to attract and retain top talent often stands as the defining factor of organisational success. But, in a world where the only constant is change, adopting new practices and ideas can...
With the government encouraging closer working between the public and private healthcare sector and a wide acknowledgement that NHS trusts need to generate more commercial income, now is a good time...
