Should the APS favour system stewardship over outsourcing? News The Australian Public Service must embrace the idea of strategic commissioning, according to Professor of Public Management, Janine O’Flynn. In a new academic paper, O’Flynn…
Contestability and consolidation: Finance head outlines agenda Friday February 27, 2015 By Stephen Easton News Senators looked into the core of the Commonwealth on Tuesday. They heard there is more to contestability than outsourcing, hidden value in cutting back tiny…
A year of economic uncertainty and structural realignment Wednesday February 4, 2015 By The Mandarin Features What are the major challenges for public sector leaders in 2015? In a still-tightening economic environment, budget management and strategic commissioning, while still investing in…
Commissioning public services: the definition and aims matter Thursday January 22, 2015 By Helen Dickinson Editors' Picks What does commissioning mean in the public service space? The definition is broader than many think — and the aim shouldn't always be to outsource…
