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Civil service – reform of a creaking system is overdue
By Alan Downey
on 20. 06. 2012
on 20. 06. 2012
By Alan Downey, KPMG’s Head of Public Sector
The recent accouncement on civil service reform does not come a moment too soon. The civil service as we know it is based on the 1853 Northcote-Trevelyan report and it is frankly remarkable that it has lasted so long. The world was very different then, with 16,000 civil servants, compared with 434,000 now. It is hardly surprising that a settlement designed to deal with a 19th century issues is creaking under 21st century demands.
The imperative for change in public services is compelling
By Alan Downey
on 30. 03. 2012
on 30. 03. 2012
By Alan Downey, head of KPMG’s UK public sector practice
The government’s open services white paper update is very welcome, as it sends a signal that the government is committed to stepping up the pace of public sector reform.
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