http://www.kpmg.com/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/RSSFeeds&page=d78203b7-e234-4c3b-aa05-b202c202d8ab&wp=36a8def4-0919-4351-a2ba-00112d5eac54KPMG RSS, Public Sector60http://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/PFI-and-the-NHS.aspxRichard Threlfall, UK head for infrastructure, building and construction comments on the debate of whether NHS trusts are “at risk” from PFI costs:Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:14:53 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-to-double-school-leaver-intake-in-2012.aspxKPMG is to double its school leaver intake in 2012, the firm announces today, following the successful launch of its new School Leaver Programme. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:28:52 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/kpmg-ipsos-mori-survey-reveals-key-challenges-for-gps.aspxHalf of GPs in England are actively involved in commissioning decisions of their consortia and are taking steps to prepare for their role as commissioners, according to a survey by advisory firm KPMG and Ipsos Mori.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:04:54 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/opportunities-and-threats-emerge-from-open-public-services-white-paper.aspxThe public services white paper will trigger mixed reactions from local government but offers the sector an opportunity to be a major player in shaping the future of local services.Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:25:18 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/successful-healthcare-mergers-survey.aspxHealthcare mergers can be a valuable tool to drive sustainable clinical and financial outcomes if performed in a structured and professional wayThu, 10 Jan 2013 14:43:08 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Local-authorities-support-appointing-auditors.aspxSenior local authority executives support Government proposals to enable them to appoint their own auditors, according to a survey by KPMG, and believe that such proposals will enable them to gain better value for money.Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:05:25 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/Preparing-change-ext-audit.aspxKPMG recently surveyed senior staff at local authorities in England to understand their views on plans to close down the Audit Commission and allow them the freedom to choose their external auditors. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:34:09 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/OpenPublicServicesWhitePaper-Governmentneedstospecifywhichservicesaretobeopenedupandhowprincipleofcompetitionwillbeputintoe.aspxAlan Downey, head of KPMG’s public sector business, comments on the Government’s “Open Public Services” White Paper:Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:31:49 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/uk-bribery-act-2010.aspxThe social housing sector has historically faced misconduct issues associated with construction and supply contracts. Businesses have generally developed formal or informal procedures and controls to protect their activities. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:20:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/Private-sector-investment-boost-predicted-for-local-government.aspxA key emerging feature of the current public sector recession is a significant rise in external investment in local government, according to KPMGThu, 28 Jul 2011 09:06:51 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/local-authority-of-the-future.aspxAs the public sector recession bites and the localism agenda gathers pace, local government will have to address both the threats and opportunities that these forces are creating. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 14:29:07 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/minimising-impact-front-line-services.aspxThe brunt of public sector cuts are being felt in non-core services and in the back office. If all services have been critical in past how can they be cut and where do you start? Jacky discusses how to make cuts without impacting front line services.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:09:35 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/back-office-asset-shared-services.aspxViewing your back office as an asset and opportunities outside the back office that could give staff the security they need. Have you thought about opportunities in health and local government?Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:10:58 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/how-to-deliver-technology-for-less.aspxThe inherent costs involved in technology are huge so what can be done about them, what are the questions to ask to get there and where can the biggest transformation opportunities be found?Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:07:57 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/get-a-grip-on-your-finances.aspxFinancial grip in public sector is now, more than ever before, critical. The need to deliver more for less and the pressure of providing absolute visibility in doing so is a huge challenge. Does your organisation need to get a grip?Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:12:12 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/brilliant-local-authority-of-future.aspxLocal government will undergo dramatic change in the next few years, driven by agendas of austerity and localism. Fri, 27 May 2011 09:58:12 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/NewsReleases/Pages/KPMG-welcomes-flexible-working-proposals.aspxKPMG has welcomed the new flexible working proposals put forward by the Government todayTue, 17 May 2011 07:00:17 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/grow-and-sustain-world-class-sector.aspxKPMG's education team has launched a suite of offerings to highlight how are helping to sustain the UK’s world class Higher Education sector.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:06:10 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/CreatingtheAcademiesoftheFuture.aspxKPMG has a breadth of expertise in Schools, Colleges, Universities and other charitable organisations. This places us in a unique position to be able to provide the wider support to Academies that makes a difference.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:07:06 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/HelpingtocreatetheAcademiesofthefuture.aspxKPMG's breadth of expertise in Schools, Colleges, Universities and other charitable organisations enables us to provide the wider support to Academies.Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:13:25 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/PerformHelpingtheNHSDeliverupto20EfficiencySavings.aspxThe challenges facing the NHS will not be solved by more blue sky, conceptual thinking. Success will be found through skill, dedication and sheer effort - taking each yard of mud, step by step.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:58:34 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/SustainedGrowthintheLearningandSkillsSector.aspxAt the recent Association of Colleges (AoC) conference, KPMG's education team launched a suite of offerings to help produce sustained growth in the learning and skills sector.Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:19:07 GMThttp://www.kpmg.com/UK/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Pages/PublicSectorProspectus-TheChallengesFacingtheUKPublicSector.aspxPublic Sector organisations have a fair warning that times are going to get tough. With increasing demands from the Public and less money to resource organisations to meet these demandsWed, 28 Sep 2011 08:20:42 GMT