Local authorities detected frauds totalling 135 million pounds last year. Figures today show that in 119,000 cases councils uncovered about 99 million pounds worth of benefit fraud, more than 15 million in council tax cheating and saved 21 million pounds by spotting false insurance claims, abuse of the disabled parking ‘badges and other matters.

Read more on AUDIT REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FRAUD MENACE FACING COUNCILS…

The Care Quality Commission is today promising to use its regulatory powers to bring about improvements in services for patients who are subject to the Mental Health Act. In its first annual report on the use of the Act it highlights areas of poor practice.

Read more on COMMISSION PLEDGES IMPROVEMENTS TO USE OF MENTAL HEALTH ACT…

By Christian Bason

In a time of unprecedented turbulence, how can public sector organisations increase their ability to find innovative solutions to society’s problems? “Leading public sector innovation” shows how government agencies can use co-creation to overcome barriers and deliver more value, at lower cost, to citizens and business.

Read more on LEADING PUBLIC SECTOR INNOVATION…