Public Sector Reform
Public Sector Reform has been promoted as a key priority from within the Northern Ireland executive.
Whilst the Finance Minister has set out his desire to develop the role of the voluntary and community sector, NICVA want to ensure that our sector is fully prepared for potential challenges which may lie ahead.
Over the coming months we will publish a number of information papers which will explore the intricacies of reform and help organisations to prepare for the potential impacts of Public Sector Reform in Northern Ireland and its potentail effect on the voluntary and community sector.
Background information on public sector reform can be found in the links below:
Hamilton outlines extensive progress on Public Sector Reform
Idendependence Under Threat: The Voluntary sector in 2013 (The Baring Foundation)
Financial Transaction Capital (DFP)
Saving money by doing the right thing (Locality)
EU procurement directives to support organisations in Northern Ireland
NI public procurement policy (DFP)
Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) DETI
Commissioning Report- New Philanthropy Capital
Collaborating for Impact- New Philanthropy Capital
Governance in the new commissioning landscape- New Philanthropy Capital
Updates
More of the same will not work, Head of Civil Service says
The new Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, David Sterling, has told VCSE leaders that the cost of not changing will be to make things worse.
Early Intervention Transformation Programme Professional Development Initiative
The Professional Development initiative aims to improve outcomes for children and young people through building the skills and capabilities of professionals to adopt effective early intervention and prevention approaches
Review of regional support to voluntary and community organisations
VCU is initiating a review of its arrangements for supporting the Voluntary and Community Sector through the Regional Infrastructure Support Programme (RISP) to ensure arrangements are fit for purpose for the next 5-7 years.
Innovation Lab: A Review of Business Rates
NICVA was invited by the Public Sector Reform Division in DFP to participate in an innovation lab on a fundamental review of business rates.
Innovation conference - Development, Design and Delivery
NICVA and the Chief Executive's Forums conference on innovation in public service delivery saw speakers from the public, private and voluntary and community sectors address delegates on innovative processes and practices.
Public Sector Reform: Payment by Results
This briefing gives an overview of the key issues relating to Payment by Results. It is part of the Public Sector Reform series of papers.
Grants, grant-in-aid and procurement - a summary of official guidance
There are three main types of funding for voluntary and community organisations; grants, grant in aid, and procurement. This paper looks at them and outlines when it is appropriate to use them and the differences between them.
Sector Groups Meet with Finance Minister
Simon Hamilton, Minister for Finance and Personnel met with representatives of the voluntary and community sector at NICVA on Thursday, 21 November.
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