Some revelations at the Commission of Inquiry on the Public Service

Last week’s article on the role of the Permanent Secretary and Regional Executive Officers (REOs) in our system of public financial management generated some positive reactions. This is understandable considering that several of these officers have been replaced by persons who possess little or no experience in relation to the functioning of the Public Service in general and our system of public financial management in particular.

The new administration may wish to consider holding a three-day workshop/seminar involving Permanent