‘Higher scrutiny’ on all of us following PwC dramas, says Scyne Economy & Industry Scyne Advisory has told a parliamentary committee that PwC’s tax leaks saga has rightly led to higher levels of scrutiny from clients.
Boyd wants consultants to report to NSW parliament once a year December 21, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Abigail Boyd chaired the NSW committee that spent much of 2023 quizzing major accounting firms on their provision of government services.
Inquiry chair flags public service code of conduct for consultants September 10, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry NSW’s Public Accountability and Works Committee will consider recommending the inclusion of ethical codes in procurement contracts.
Premium Interviews Abigail Boyd: ‘Conflicts of interest and dodgy decision-making deserve sunlight’ September 4, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry Greens MP Abigail Boyd chairs the committee looking into how the NSW government uses consultants. She is staggered that big four consulting firms are largely unregulated at the state level.
Probe called into controversial appointment of NSW transport secretary August 24, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski New South Wales Troubles intensify for state transport minister Jo Haylen as the enduring political ‘jobs for mates’ saga is set for a fresh spring season return with a new cast.
Inquiry to look into NSW public service use of consultants June 1, 2023 By Anna Macdonald New South Wales Scrutiny of the relationship between the public service and consultants has crossed over jurisdictional lines, with a new NSW inquiry.