by Lucinda McDade | May 7, 2021 | News
Event Summary The key elements of financial responsibility in the public sector, and in leading public bodies, are fairly straightforward. Top of the list is to be sure to follow both the spirit and letter of the law and to act in the public interest. However, the...
by Lucinda McDade | Mar 26, 2021 | Blog
A focus on public bodies in 2021 Over the last few months we have noted an increased focus from the UK Government and wider groups on Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs), public bodies that deliver services for government across a wide range of sectors. The increase in...
by Lucinda McDade | Mar 25, 2021 | News
Event Summary Delivering public services through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has clear benefits, as does the increased use of data to inform decision making. These benefits have to be balanced with the recognition that they come with risks and challenges...
by Lucinda McDade | Mar 9, 2021 | News
Will meetings be face to face, online or both? The attention of our Chairs and ALB board secretaries are turning to how we can most effectively run board meetings once national restrictions are eased. Most Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs) have been running all of their...
by Lucinda McDade | Feb 26, 2021 | News
Event Summary The process of seeking assurance for arm’s length bodies (ALBs) is a journey, and not a process by which we can achieve perfection. It’s important to have the basics in place. This includes a code of governance, a clear demonstration of value and a...
