Public sector series

This series offers leadership and guidance for the public sector.

• Counting costs: Creating a Cost Conscious Culture

  

  Download: 'Counting Costs: Creating a Cost Conscious Culture' (PDF 484KB)

  Counting Costs: Creating a Cost Conscious Culture is the second in a series of initiatives between the UK-based Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA).

  The publication addresses key questions and sets out key characteristics of a cost-conscious culture, which include demonstrating leadership, developing ownership and expert knowledge, and building solid working relationships.

• Leading in Hard Times Guidance for the public sector

  

  Download:'Leading in Hard Times: Guidance for the public sector' (PDF 385KB)

  Leading in Hard Times is the first publication produced by the Institute, the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

  The paper aims to provide public sector leaders with additional guidance in times of tight fiscal constraint.