All posts tagged "government spending"

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  ‘It’s a wonder anything gets done’: UK government pledges to rewire Treasury to streamline financial reporting

  The UK government has set out plans to overhaul how it uses data to measure performance as part of plans to improve efficiency. Chief secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones,

  • Posted April 8, 2025
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  UK government sets out new ‘start-up’ approach to funding digital and AI projects

  The UK government has announced plans to overhaul the way AI and digital projects are funded in the public sector in a bid to reduce spending waste and boost innovation.

  • Posted March 20, 2025
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  Trump and DOGE demand centralised tech systems to track spending

  President Donald Trump has directed US government agencies to build “centralised tech systems” to “record every payment” made via grants and contracts, as part of the ongoing Department of Government

  • Posted March 3, 2025
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  NZ officials suggest creating in-house consultancy hub for government  

  Senior officials in the Public Service Commission of New Zealand have proposed creating an “in-house consultancy hub” to ease reliance on external consultants as part of the government’s cost-cutting plans.

  • Posted February 12, 2024
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  Canadian government spending cuts being ‘rushed’, warns union

  The Canadian government has been warned that plans to cut government spending by as much as C$15bn (US$11bn) are being rushed and could hit services for citizens. In response to

  • Posted August 23, 2023
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  Australian federal agencies told to expect capability reviews as government steps up reform plan 

  Australia’s minister for finance and the public service Katy Gallagher has told agencies to expect independent capability reviews as the government pushes ahead with its public service reform plan. The

  • Posted November 2, 2022
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