‘Blowtorch on failures’: Parliamentary Committee to examine ‘sloppy record keeping’ and APS culture through ANAO reports News A parliamentary committee will examine ‘sloppy record keeping’ and the development of ethical cultures in the public service through new inquiries into ten highly critical
Opinion: almost four in 10 government entities fail to implement basic cyber security measures — six years after they became mandatory November 22, 2019 By Tim Watts Communications & Technology The latest Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) compliance report confirms that the Morrison government has fallen asleep at the wheel when it comes to cybersecurity, with
Odd logic: why the Morrison government won't mandate Essential Eight cyber controls April 17, 2019 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology In an unusual piece of logic, the federal government says it will not mandate the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight information security controls for all
No evidence to support APS staff cap, no idea how many contractors fill the void February 20, 2018 By Stephen Easton Career Advice Public servant-turned MP Julian Hill is on a mission to prove PS staff caps are irrational and lead to wasteful spending on contractors and consultants.
Using up your budget in June? The public accounts committee is watching January 23, 2018 By David Donaldson Features The rush to spend the budget before the end of the financial year is one of government’s worst kept secrets, and now a parliamentary inquiry
Dubious grants and rubbery criteria keep political tool claims alive September 19, 2016 By Stephen Easton Case studies If your agency’s grants program had few quality applications, a surplus of funds, and was widely seen as a political tool, what would you do?
Safer streets? Audit adds meat to pork-barrelling accusations June 9, 2015 By Stephen Easton News Back in August last year, political historian Rob Carr suggested the federal government’s Safer Streets program was nothing more than pork-barrelling in electorates held by