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Differences Between Civil Service Management and Human Resources in the Private Sector

This blog discusses the key differences between civil service management and human resources in the private sector, including the importance of budget planning, payment management and commitment control. It also explains why private sector HR solutions may be inappropriate for civil service management and outlines considerations for success in both the public and private sectors.

How Public Financial Management Mitigates Global Risks

For the last four decades, FreeBalance has helped governments around the world implement PFM reform to support their goals. While improved Public Financial Management does not offer a universal solution for all government challenges, it is critical nonetheless. The PFM toolkit offers governments the opportunity to manage global risks and build country resilience.

Civil Service Management – What Works and What Doesn’t?

In any organization, there will always be areas that management can improve upon. The civil service is no different – over the years, various systems have been implemented around the world in an attempt to improve efficiency. But what works and what doesn’t? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the successes and failures of civil service management, in order to help governments choose the best system for their needs.

How to Stop Government Corruption

FreeBalance has developed a framework to show how Government Resource Planning (GRP) software can help improve governance outcomes and stop corruption in government.

And the proof is in the pudding… the latest Corruption Perception Index by Transparency International showed an average improvement of 1.6 points for FreeBalance customers vs global average decline of -0.1 in the review period.

Unsustainable Levels of Public Debt – A Global Crisis

Lurking behind every session at the Annual Meetings was the impact of the global public debt crisis on citizens. The question being asked by everyone was: how can governments and the international community deal with poverty, food insecurity, inflation, and climate change with disappearing fiscal space? Learn more.

Total Cost of Ownership of Government Resource Planning (GRP) Systems

Many government organizations fail to calculate the many long-term internal costs are incurred to use, manage and maintain ERP software over many years, yet this is a key element of V4M fiscal discipline. TCO is critical to financial sustainability because PFM reform is an ongoing process. Governments should therefore consider more than the maintenance of a “steady state” and should calculate the costs of progressive modernization and digital transformation.

Why Human Capital Management is Different in Government

At around 20% of total country employment, and 15% of annual GDP in wage bills, salary budget scrutiny, risk management, and spending predictability is critical in government.

The Problem With PFM Reform ‘Best Practices’

“Best practices” has become a buzzword in both public policy and information technology. Even though it was never meant to be a universal prescription, it has become ‘consultant-speak’ with excellent branding. And it has become ‘ERP-speak’ (As in: this is what the software does, so it must be a best practice).

How Does Public Financial Management Support the SDGs?

Public Financial Management (PFM) is often seen as a cross-cutting governance reform. The notion is that PFM improvements can lead to service delivery, anti-corruption, public investment and equality improvements – in other words, good PFM supports the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

How to Design a Financial Management Information System

We would like to extend concepts introduced in the paper through the lens of enterprise software technology and implementation practices with a few recommendations.

Benefits of eProcurement in Government

The estimated annual government spending of $9.5 T or about 34% of global GDP has a significant country and global economic impact. Making sure this spend is efficient, transparent and represents value-for-money is clearly in the best interests of tax payers and donors.

ERP Failures in Government

Many ERP implementations, even in the most advanced countries, fail.

How Can a Strong PFM System Help to Deliver the SDGs?

With 2030 approaching, there is no greater priority for the public sector than Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s how a PFM system can help deliver the SDGs.

Governance, PFM and Value for Money

Good governance is important, but sometimes less is more. Focus on PFM reforms that are relevant to the country context, walk before you can run, and make sure you’re getting value for money.