Archive for 'Public Sector News'
WA Premier backs embattled education boss – Ninemsn
Posted on 10. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The West Australian WA Premier backs embattled education boss Ninemsn WA Education Minister Dr Liz Constable has been cleared of misconduct by the Public Sector Commissioner over allegations a report in school funding had been doctored. But the minister has criticised the Education Department, who provided her with …
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Public Sector Pensions: Report reveals true extent of liabilities – PensionCalculator.org
Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by admin.
PensionCalculator.org Public Sector Pensions: Report reveals true extent of liabilities PensionCalculator.org It sets out all the government's assets and liabilities and for the first time shows hidden liabilities such as the pension's liabilities across 1500 public sector schemes the government must find the money for. In total it reveals the government has …
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Hurd announces £10m to help charities win public service contracts – Civil Society Media
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Hurd announces £10m to help charities win public service contracts Civil Society Media “They will break down barriers and build expertise in the sector so that it can become a mainstream option for public service delivery.
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UPDATE 1-WSP profit drops, cuts jobs on UK spending curbs – Reuters
Posted on 25. Jul, 2011 by admin.
UPDATE 1-WSP profit drops, cuts jobs on UK spending curbs Reuters July 25 (Reuters) – WSP Group Plc reported a lower first-half adjusted pretax profit, hurt by a squeeze in the UK public sector spending, and the British engineering consultancy said it cut its workforce by 4 percent. Last month, the company had warned ..
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ICAC calls for overhaul of NSW government purchasing – Transport and Logistics News
Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.
BigPond News ICAC calls for overhaul of NSW government purchasing Transport and Logistics News “The ICAC has identified procurement as a major risk area for corruption in the NSW public sector ,” the commission says in its recent report, 'Corruption risks in NSW government procurement: Recommendations to government'. “Each year, approximately 12% … Corruption rife in NSW procurement: ICAC Sydney Morning Herald all 26 news articles
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Pensions – public sector walkout – Runcorn and Widnes World
Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Pensions – public sector walkout Runcorn and Widnes World Concerning Thursday's public sector walkout over primarily pensions. We would all be wise to note many of the trade unions/professional associations who took part have never been party to national industrial disputes in living memory While the … and more
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Missing the mark on public sector – Professional Pensions
Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by admin.
Times Higher Education Missing the mark on public sector Professional Pensions It's early 2007 and the island's Council of Ministers has just announced a review into the sustainability and affordability of public sector pensions. Ministers lay out plans in December 2008 and a three month consultation launches with a view to … Pensions – public sector walkout Runcorn and Widnes World all 10 news articles
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Pension reform public sector strike: For Britain’s sake, defy the union bullies – Daily Mail
Posted on 30. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Daily Mail Pension reform public sector strike: For Britain's sake, defy the union bullies Daily Mail For if public sector union leaders get their way, we will be witnessing the first of a wave of mass strikes that will inflict misery on millions and drag the country back into the dark ages of industrial strife. It should be clear to even the most … and more
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Cameron to urge rethink on strikes – WalesOnline
Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Cameron to urge rethink on strikes WalesOnline David Cameron is to call on public sector unions to halt planned industrial action and accept that their pension packages are unsustainable and must be reformed. The Prime Minister will insist the present arrangements are “not fair to the taxpayer” two …
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Seminar deals with public sector procurement – KUAM.com
Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by admin.
Seminar deals with public sector procurement KUAM.com Guam – Members of public and private agencies participated in today's Principles in Procurement Seminar hosted by the Guam Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber in conjunction with the Guam Bar Association, the Judiciary of Guam, … and more
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