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Agile defence: Five areas for sustainable cost reduction
7 min read
In 2011, PwC began a conversation with global defence leaders on the concept of “agile defense” – reconciling tensions created...
Realist evaluation: Assessing national programs in unique communities
4 min read
Canada is a diverse nation, in language, culture, geography, and, ultimately, the needs of its citizens. Such diversity can pose...
Threats to effective service
4 min read
Public sector organizations are under increasing pressure to identify all risks they face: social, ethical and environmental as well as...
Managing audit fatigue
3 min read
The government of Canada has implemented several measures over the past few years to strengthen accountability and increase transparency in...
Strong project management framework leads to organizational success
6 min read
The economy is sluggish…oil prices are down…stock markets are up but continually volatile. Are we undergoing a New Year’s hangover...
A renewed commitment to internal audit modernization
3 min read
Whether at the territorial, provincial or federal government level, internal audit plays a critical role in aiding executives in the...
Building a lasting Games legacy
3 min read
On a cold, grey Sunday afternoon last November, about 2,500 residents and representatives of local sport organizations lined up outside...
Reputation management: Internal audit on the front lines
4 min read
An organization’s reputation can take years to build but it can be destroyed by just one control breakdown, scandal or...
Is your agency a change enabler?
4 min read
Change definitely happens, and it is happening faster and faster as technology comes to market in shorter amounts of time...
Ontario Act will test public sector trust
4 min read
On October 30, Ontario began second reading of the Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act. Despite its esoteric...