Articles tagged with: PACAC
Cabinet Office 'probably tries to do too much', Chisholm tells MPs
27 Feb HR
Cabinet Office 'probably tries to do too much', Chisholm tells MPs
Outgoing perm sec acknowledges department's diverse operations can be a challenge
Departments’ data-transparency fails to match perm secs’ pledges, watchdog says
09 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
Departments’ data-transparency fails to match perm secs’ pledges, watchdog says
OSR chief Ed Humpherson dubs Cabinet Office’s failure to evidence Places for Growth benefits “disappointing”
DWP's People Survey workload scores 'improving', perm sec says
17 Jan HR
DWP's People Survey workload scores 'improving', perm sec says
Figures follow testimonies describing “unbearable” pressures and “improper” staffing levels
‘Wholly unconvincing’: PACAC chair slams ministers' decision to block release of outcome delivery plans
26 Jul 2023 Civil Service Reform
‘Wholly unconvincing’: PACAC chair slams ministers' decision to block release of outcome delivery plans
William Wragg says “disappointing” choice will reduce ability of parliament and public to scrutinise departments’ plans
PACAC to the future – William Wragg interview
18 Jul 2023 Politics & Constitution
PACAC to the future – William Wragg interview
Tevye Markson sits down with the “baby-faced assassin” William Wragg to discuss chairing a select committee, his hopes for the civil service and how it feels to be leaving politics behind
Case for the defence: Cab sec rebukes civil service ‘blob’ slurs in forthright PACAC performance
13 Jul 2023 Civil Service Reform
Case for the defence: Cab sec rebukes civil service ‘blob’ slurs in forthright PACAC performance
Case slams ‘cowardice’ of those attacking the civil service, explains why perm secs are not ‘cowed’ by sackings and reveals he flagged up 'forceful' communication from Nadine Dorries to senior politicians
Case: Civil service code guidance to be reviewed following Sue Gray exit-investigation
12 Jul 2023 HR
Case: Civil service code guidance to be reviewed following Sue Gray exit-investigation
Cab sec says officials should be transparent with their line managers if they receive a job offer
Government has implemented just four of 57 ethics recommendations, says charity
11 Apr 2023 HR
Government has implemented just four of 57 ethics recommendations, says charity
Spotlight on Corruption says it hopes the post-Greensill audit will be a "wake-up call" to the government
People survey ‘secrecy’ hampers pay bargaining, say civil service unions
07 Mar 2023 HR
People survey ‘secrecy’ hampers pay bargaining, say civil service unions
Annual staff-sentiment barometer also ignores ministerial bullying, MPs are told
Cab sec grilled on security breach investigation process amid Braverman row
10 Nov 2022 HR
Cab sec grilled on security breach investigation process amid Braverman row
PACAC writes to Simon Case after home secretary admits sending official documents via personal email account
MPs put lobbying rules under the spotlight after Greensill scandal
27 Jul 2022 Commercial
MPs put lobbying rules under the spotlight after Greensill scandal
Probe will examine weaknesses exposed by the Greensill scandal, including the disclosure of senior officials’ external meetings
MPs reject union’s call to investigate Cabinet Office racism concerns
25 Jul 2022 HR
MPs reject union’s call to investigate Cabinet Office racism concerns
Committee says senior officials could be questioned, but stops short of launching formal probe
‘Horrifying behaviour’: What we learnt at Simon Case’s PACAC appearance
30 Jun 2022 Civil Service Reform
‘Horrifying behaviour’: What we learnt at Simon Case’s PACAC appearance
The cabinet secretary is grilled over the Partygate scandal, sets out the process for disciplining those involved and discusses how much of his time he spends on standards
PM’s standards adviser quits after Partygate comments
16 Jun 2022 HR
PM’s standards adviser quits after Partygate comments
Downing Street says it is “disappointed” Geidt has decided to step down after barely a year in post
MPs seek assurances FoI clearing house review will be independent
27 May 2022 Communications
MPs seek assurances FoI clearing house review will be independent
PACAC also asks for information commissioner's take on terms of references for the review
Case ‘blocked’ from MPs’ grilling on Partygate and civil service reform as Gray report nears
23 May 2022 HR
Case ‘blocked’ from MPs’ grilling on Partygate and civil service reform as Gray report nears
Ministers accused of attempting to dodge “timely scrutiny” of job-cuts plans with select-committee veto
MPs approve Gisela Stuart for civil service commissioner role despite ‘reservations’
07 Feb 2022 Civil Service Reform
MPs approve Gisela Stuart for civil service commissioner role despite ‘reservations’
PACAC members raised concerns about her suitability for the role and her “perceived impartiality”