Environmental Performance Auditing In The Public Sector

Author : Awadhesh Prasad
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351273466

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Environmental Performance Auditing in the Public Sector by Awadhesh Prasad Pdf

Environment and sustainable development challenges are a matter of global concern. Trillions of dollars of mostly public money are invested every year in domestic and international policies and programs to address these?challenges. The effectiveness of these policies and programs is critical to environmental sustainability. Performance audits that examine the effectiveness of governmental policies and programs heavily influence their implementation. Despite this, performance auditing in the environment field?has received very little academic attention. This book takes a closer look at performance auditing of public sector environmental policies and programs. It examines trends in global environmental performance auditing; and how it is currently practiced drawing on a global survey and case studies from Canada, India and Australia. In doing so, it identifies issues and challenges faced by Supreme Audit Institutions in undertaking these performance audits. This book will be of interest to students, scholars and practitioners of sustainable development, environmental auditing and public sector auditing as well as to donor organisations engaged in these areas.

Author : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Public Management Service
Publisher : OECD
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015040664776

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Performance Auditing and the Modernisation of Government by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Public Management Service Pdf

This publication considers the relationship between performance auditing and public sector modernisation and the extent to which performance auditing could or should improve the performance of public sector organisations.

Author : Lori Keating
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317082576

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Performance Auditing of Public Sector Property Contracts by Lori Keating Pdf

PPP/PFI contracts often share a number of features: they run over a very long period of time; they are conceived without a complete understanding of how requirements may change and despite the rhetoric they tend to create a context where dispute and litigation rather than partnership are the norm. In this environment, effective auditing is essential to ensure that projects are delivering what the end-user requires. Audits are both a public sector right, and a matter of good management sense. Performance Auditing of Public Sector Property Contracts is a practical guide to performance auditing for public sector property managers with a series of guidelines for auditors of public sector property contracts. The book concentrates on Facilities Management contracts. Lori Keating explains the basis for the process; how to retain balance, independence and rigour and how to audit intangible performance measures and other tricky areas. The book follows an audit process from commencement to conclusion, and contains a discussion of factors that contribute to the success of any audit. It is essential reading for public sector auditors, PPP project managers and contractors.

Author : Deborah Blackman
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781789901207

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Handbook on Performance Management in the Public Sector by Deborah Blackman Pdf

This timely Handbook examines performance management research specific to the public sector and its contexts, and provides suggestions for future developments in the field. It demonstrates the need for performance management to be reconceptualized as a core component of business both within and across organizations, and how it must be embedded in both strategic decision-making and as a day-to-day leadership and management practice in order to be effective.

Author : Hugh Barton,Noel Bruder
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134167746

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A Guide to Local Environmental Auditing by Hugh Barton,Noel Bruder Pdf

Sustainable development is still seen by authorities as an abstract concept. Local Environmental Auditing will help put it into practice. The book provides a comprehensive guide to monitoring the state of the local environment and establishing the impacts of local actions on global issues, and shows how current local authority policy and practice can be adapted to recognize environmental priorities. The authors provide both a guide to and an assessment of the subject: they link the processes with the issues, with specific information on carrying out the audit (including checklists, case studies and standards) and a detailed discussion of the issues and choices which local authorities may face. Clearly structured and accessible, this will be an essential handbook, both for local government departments and other local organizations, and students in a wide range of subjects, including environmental science and health, town planning, urban and rural studies, social science and politics.

Author : Charl de Villiers,Pei-Chi Kelly Hsiao,Warren Maroun
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000071344

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The Routledge Handbook of Integrated Reporting by Charl de Villiers,Pei-Chi Kelly Hsiao,Warren Maroun Pdf

This timely handbook provides a current and comprehensive examination of integrated reporting, both practical and research-based. It offers insights and different perspectives from more than 60 authors, including representatives of the International Integrated Reporting Council, Integrated Reporting Committee of South Africa, professional bodies and audit firms, as well as leading academics in the fields of integrated reporting, sustainability reporting and corporate social responsibility. This collected work provides an in-depth review of the development of integrated reporting, with a focus on the interpretation and guidance provided by the International Integrated Reporting Council. It encourages the development of new thinking and research topics in the area of integrated reporting (such as links between integrated reporting and reports focused on financial and corporate social responsibility matters), as well as showcasing how integrated reporting issues are seen and practiced in different parts of the world. The chapters include reviews of the most recent research, practitioner viewpoints, conceptual pieces, case studies and disclosure analyses. Accessible and engaging, this handbook will be an invaluable overview for those new to the field or those who are interested in ensuring they are up to date with its developments, as well as those who are concerned with how to construct an integrated report.

Author : Environmental Audit Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0102016011

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Environmental Audit by Environmental Audit Committee Pdf

The Environmental Audit Committee was set up by the House of Commons in 1997 reflecting a Manifesto commitment by the incoming Labour Government. This report from the Committee takes stock of how effective the environmental audit of government has been and draws conclusions on the performance of both the government and the work of the Committee. The impact of the Committee and follow up work is given as an annex to the report. The overall view taken is that the government has a long way to go on the expectations it has raised on the environment and sustainable development. Firstly, the government has set few targets. It needs to set measurable targets, i.e. with a baseline, milestones and responsibilities for reporting and to inject some rigour into the reporting requirements of its departments, agencies and associated public bodies. Secondly, for the parliamentary environmental audit initiative to be properly effective, an independent environmental audit facility should be set up. The Committee does not have the resources to undertake this role. The report recommends that an environmental auditor general should be established within the National Audit Office, mirroring arrangements for performance audit of public spending. A draft Bill to this effect follows the report. The report also recommends that the government works with international organisations to make 'measuring national performance' a theme of reporting progress on Agenda 21 at Rio+10 in 2002 and, to contribute to the examination of how best to measure progress on sustainable development.

Author : Tarek Rana,Lee Parker
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000967197

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The Routledge Handbook of Public Sector Accounting by Tarek Rana,Lee Parker Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Public Sector Accounting explores new developments and transformations in auditing, management control, performance measurement, risk management and sustainability work in the contemporary world of the public sector and the functioning of accounting and management in that realm. It focuses on critical analysis and reflection with respect to changing risk and crisis management patterns in the public sector in the current Covid- 19 and post- Covid- 19 era, across diverse social, political and institutional settings globally. This research-based edited book, targeted at scholars, professionals, teachers and consultants inthe fields of public sector accounting, auditing, accountability and management, offers high-level insights into the new architecture and execution of such activities in the emerging post-pandemic world. The chapters are written by leading scholars in the accounting and public administration disciplines internationally and provide important assessments, frameworks and recommendations concerning a wide variety of institutions, practices and policies with a view to addressing the many emerging societal, governmental and professional issues. Spanning theoretical, empirical and policy discussion contributions, the book’s chapters will be readily accessible to accounting, auditing and management audiences alike.

Author : Chris Barrow
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781040010938

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Environmental Management by Chris Barrow Pdf

This comprehensively updated third edition explores the nature and role of environmental management and offers an introduction to this rapidly expanding and changing field. It focuses on challenges and opportunities, and core concepts including sustainable development. The book is divided into five parts: Part I (Introduction to Environmental Management): four introductory chapters cover the justification for environmental management, its theory, scope, goals and scientific background Part II (Practice): explores environmental management in economics, law and business and environmental management’s relation with environmentalism, international agreements and monitoring Part III (Global Challenges and Opportunities): examines resources, challenges and opportunities, both natural and human-caused or human-aggravated Part IV (Responses to Global Challenges and Opportunities): explores mitigation, vulnerability, resilience, adaptation and how technology, social change and politics affect responses to challenges Part V (The Future): the final chapter considers the way ahead for environmental management in the future. With its well-structured coverage, effective illustrations and foundation for further, more-focused interest, this book is easily accessible to all. It is an essential reference for undergraduates and postgraduates studying environmental management and sustainability, and an important resource for many students on courses including environmental science, environmental studies and human geography.

Author : CAROLYN J.. HAY CORDERY (DAVID C.),David C. Hay
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05
Category : Finance, Public
ISBN : 0367650622

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Public Sector Audit by CAROLYN J.. HAY CORDERY (DAVID C.),David C. Hay Pdf

This book provides a concise overview of the current context and types of public sector audit and the varied structures within which public sector audit is practised across the world. It summarises the objectives of public sector audit as well as explores the role of the International Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions in providing guidance to these. Drawing on public and private sector audit as well as the views of academics and practitioners on public sector audit, it provides a unique research-based guide to the current issues and future challenges in the field.

Author : Lori Keating
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317082569

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Performance Auditing of Public Sector Property Contracts by Lori Keating Pdf

PPP/PFI contracts often share a number of features: they run over a very long period of time; they are conceived without a complete understanding of how requirements may change and despite the rhetoric they tend to create a context where dispute and litigation rather than partnership are the norm. In this environment, effective auditing is essential to ensure that projects are delivering what the end-user requires. Audits are both a public sector right, and a matter of good management sense. Performance Auditing of Public Sector Property Contracts is a practical guide to performance auditing for public sector property managers with a series of guidelines for auditors of public sector property contracts. The book concentrates on Facilities Management contracts. Lori Keating explains the basis for the process; how to retain balance, independence and rigour and how to audit intangible performance measures and other tricky areas. The book follows an audit process from commencement to conclusion, and contains a discussion of factors that contribute to the success of any audit. It is essential reading for public sector auditors, PPP project managers and contractors.

Author : BPP Learning Media
Publisher : BPP Learning Media
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781472746764

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ACCA P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance (International) by BPP Learning Media Pdf

BPP Learning Media's status as official ACCA Approved Learning Provider - Content means our ACCA Study Texts and Practice & Revision Kits are reviewed by the ACCA examining team. BPP Learning Media products provide you with the exam focussed material you need for exam success.

Author : New South Wales. Audit Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental auditing
ISBN : 0734721684

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Performance Audit by New South Wales. Audit Office Pdf

Author : Irvine Lapsley,Ola Mattisson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000475869

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Managing Public Services by Irvine Lapsley,Ola Mattisson Pdf

This book explores innovations in public management, including establishing a corporate vision, strategizing an organization and change management. Chapters provide a valuable frame of reference for the 21st-century manager of public services by assessing the renewal of existing practices such as strategic costing, performance management, digitization and procurement and innovations in management practices, including branding, Lean Management, resilience and risk management. The book suggests that, as the management of public services is imbued with financial, social, economic and political uncertainties, management needs to be flexible and responsive to new ideas and practices to fulfil its purpose. This book ultimately supports the reflective manager, those who think about their job and are open to new ideas on how their job can be done better, by revisiting existing practices and examining innovations in public management. Enriched with real-life cases and thought-provoking discussion questions, this is the ideal textbook for reflective, open-minded advanced students of public management and actual, or aspiring, reflective managers in public services.

Author : Lyn Parker,Kelsie Prabawa-Sear
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429674754

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Environmental Education in Indonesia by Lyn Parker,Kelsie Prabawa-Sear Pdf

Indonesia’s wealth of natural resources is being exploited at breakneck speed, and environmental awareness and knowledge among the populace is limited. This book examines how young people learn about the environment to see how education can help to develop environmental awareness and avert vast environmental destruction, not only in Indonesia, but also in the Global South more generally. Based on in-depth studies conducted in the cities of Yogyakarta and Surabaya, complemented with surveys of students in secondary schools, Environmental Education in Indonesia examines educational curricula, pedagogy and "green" activities to reveal what is currently being done in schools to educate children about the environment. The book investigates the shortcomings in environment education, including underqualified teachers, the civil service mentality, the still-pervasive chalk-and-talk pedagogy and the effect of the examination system. It also analyses the role of local government in supporting (or not) environmental education, and the contribution of environmental NGOs. The book establishes that young people are not currently being exposed to effective environmental education, and the authors propose that the best and most culturally appropriate way forward in Indonesia is to frame pro-environment behaviour and responsibility as a form of citizenship, and specifically that environmental education should be taught as a separate subject. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of contemporary Indonesia and Southeast Asia, education for sustainability and environmental education, as well as sustainability and sustainable development more generally. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.tandfebooks.com/doi/view/10.4324/9780429397981, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.