Transparency gaps persist as departments dodge the disclosure of contractor costs, raising concerns about accountability and value for money.

Minns throws $126 million at police technology, but a replacement for the 30-year-old COPS mainframe core system is still on the most-wanted list.

The ACT Integrity Commission didn't follow proper processes when rehiring the organisation's CEO as a contractor.

Democracy is evolving. Co-creating policy with communities builds trust, legitimacy, and more durable outcomes.

Malcolm Turnbull believes robodebt has raised questions about the public service's risk assessment and escalation principles.

With the Buy Australia Plan (BAP), the Australian Government’s Procurement Capability Branch has a mandate to co-ordinate the BAP across the APS, building procurement and contracting capabilities.

Most ACT government plans allocate roles but performance reporting is poor, with just nine of 32 entities accurately reporting progress.

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