The Centre for Strategy and Governance shares its views (succinctly and politely) on the APS Review
What do former mandarins think about the Australian Public Service Review so far? Quite a lot, and not all of it is flattering. Read More
Ian McPhee
Ian McPhee to review bank reforms
Former auditor general Ian McPhee will be on the lookout for box ticking as he takes up a new role reviewing changes to the banking industry. Read More
Protecting the public purse with digital footprints
Technological solutions for routine activities at all tiers of government can help navigate the challenges that humans find confronting and make auditing simpler. Procurement is ripe for digital transformation, writes Rob Cook. Read More
Are procurement rules too hard to follow?
In one of Ian McPhee's last investigations as auditor-general, he went back to past recommendations on the application of procurement rules. Despite being on the books for a decade and based on principles far older still, actually following them seems to remain a problem. Read More
Safer streets? Audit adds meat to pork-barrelling accusations
The handling of grants under the Safer Streets program by the Attorney-General's Department has been sharply criticised by the independent Auditor-General, feeding claims the money's main purpose was to bolster the electoral prospects of Coalition MPs. Read More
Public sector catch-up: QLD appointments, red tape, cloud expands, new talent program
The drawn-out appointment of Queensland's top 18 public service positions is getting closer with the formation of the selection panel. A high court case could have implications for employees of state-owned corporations. And, a set of new open policy and diversity tools. Read More
E-learning modules help Commonwealth meet digital deadlines
Can the Commonwealth public service meet its ambitious "digital transition" and "digital continuity" deadlines? Some agencies had better get their skates on, says auditor-general Ian McPhee. Read More
Auditor-General: ‘narrow interpretations’ a leadership fail
Public service needs an army of risk managers, the auditor-general says, not tick-and-flick managers that narrowly interpret government objectives and commitments. Read More
Auditor-general’s anonymous online tip-off box a world first?
ANAO says its anonymous online tip-off system reassures auditors they haven't missed anything -- and the Commonwealth's administrative watchdog thinks it could be a world first. Read More