Last week, we had stated that the Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Public Service, which was laid in the National Assembly on 24 May 2016, would have been debated by the Assembly.
We became aware of the dissatisfaction with the way the process is managed, the abandonment of the Selection Committee and the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection of awardees.
Two weeks ago, we carried out first article on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Public Service.
Every system of public accountability should embrace the following: (a) every act or action is done openly according to law and prudent judgment; (b) every actor is responsible for his or her action; (c) every act is documented and reported publicly; (d) every act or action is subject to independent, professional, non-partisan audit review and public reporting of the results; and (d) where the review shows that purposeful error has been made, prompt corrective action, including punishment where appropriate, is taken.
Last week, we discussed the salary increases for public servants which we felt did not appear unreasonable, considering that public servants had received a 10% across-the-board increase with effect from 1 July 2015.
On 3 September 2012, we had carried an article entitled “State employees and the Public Service Commission” in which we bemoaned the fact that the then Administration was operating with two types of public service: the traditional public service; and a parallel service comprising hand-picked persons recruited on a contractual basis at emoluments and conditions of service superior to those of the tradition service.
Corporate governance broadly refers to the mechanisms, relations, and processes by which an organisation is controlled and directed.
I have no other interest, save and except my humble attempts to make a contribution towards protecting the interest of the State, and safeguarding public assets and resources.
I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won.
Lowliness is young ambition’s ladder, Whereto the climber upward turns his face.
There must be no compromise on integrity, no allowance for arrogance, no room for violation of mutual respect; there will be no sacrifice of our values on the altar of political expediency.
In several of our articles in this Column, we highlighted the need to have adequate systems and procedures as well as the highest possible degree of efficiency and effectiveness in public procurement.
Last week, we discussed Financial Papers 1 and 2 of 2016 which the National Assembly recently approved before going into its customary two months’ recess.
Over the last four years, this column has been scrutinizing the various financial papers that have been submitted to the National Assembly for approval.
It is easy to stand with the crowd. It takes courage to stand alone.
Corporate governance broadly refers to the mechanisms, relations, and processes by which a company is controlled and directed.
Three important appointments were recently announced, namely the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and members of the three-person Bid Protest Committee.
In the final analysis, the ultimate test is the extent to which we are able to translate all the legislative requirements into real action.
Access to information on government programmes and activities is a fundamental right of all citizens.
Last week, we ended our final article on public financial management in the post-Independence.
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