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One hundred-plus days later…
This article by Peter Eckersley, which features in the PIN newsletter of 3 September 2010, discusses some of the coalition government's major announcements since taking office and tries to predict how the public services agenda might develop over the next year or so.
CIPFA Networks briefing: 100 Days that Shook the Public Sector
Our briefing on the first 100 days of the Coalition Government and its impact on local public services.
PIN newsletter No. 163 (20 August 2010)
The 162nd issue of the CIPFA Performance Improvement Network's newsletter, which provides comment and analysis on the latest developments in public sector policy, performance, technology and procurement.
This issue covers recent Government announcements to abolish the Audit Commission and introduce local referenda to veto or approve 'excessive' increases in council tax. It also includes details of the independent review of public spending in Scotland, and an article from Mohamed on reducing procurement costs.
How to trim the fat from your procurement spend
This article by Mohamed Hans, which features in the PIN newsletter of 20 August 2010, discusses recent developments in cost reduction across the public sector and makes some suggestions as to how organisations could deliver financial savings.
Briefing paper on local referenda to veto or approve 'excessive' council tax increases
On 30 July 2010, the Communities and Local Government department issued a consultation paper on requiring English councils to conduct local referenda to get public support for what it describes as 'excessive' council tax increases. This briefing paper, produced by CIPFA's Revenues and Benefits service, highlights the key points in the consultation paper and discusses its implications for local authorities.
PIN newsletter No. 162 (23 July 2010)
The 162nd issue of the CIPFA Performance Improvement Network's newsletter, which provides comment and analysis on the latest developments in public sector policy, performance, technology and procurement.
This issue covers the implications of the recent Health White Paper, and recent audit reports into Whitehall efficiency, performance information and use of resources in the police service.
Greater clarity for below-threshold procurements
This article by Mohamed Hans, which features in the PIN newsletter of 23 July 2010, discusses a recent case which clarified the law further for contracting authorities who want to advertise for work valued below the EU procurement threshold.
Pie in the sky or an opportunity in the cloud?
This article by Paul Jackson, which features in the summer 2010 issue of PINpoint, looks at the concept of 'cloud computing' and how it could help the public sector cut costs, innovate in service delivery and improve collaboration with suppliers and partners.
PIN newsletter No. 161 (9 July 2010)
The 159th issue of the CIPFA Performance Improvement Network's newsletter, which provides comment and analysis on the latest developments in public sector policy, performance, technology and procurement.
This issue discusses Communities Secretary Eric Pickles' recent announcements on how English councils could save money, and the news that Comprehensive Area Assessment will not be replaced by a similar inspection regime.
Mohamed's article looks at the Government's recent decisions to halt or re-negotiate major contracts (such as the Building Schools for the Future programme), whilst Cliff discusses the 'Cost and Revenue Control: Private sector approaches' paper that has recently been added to the PIN website.
Making cuts at the risk of paying more
This article by Mohamed Hans, which features in the PIN newsletter of 9 July 2010, discusses the potential implications of the coalition Government's decision to cancel or review a series of major contracts.