#public-spending

#public-spending

Government's pledge to appoint 6,500 new teachers may fall short of demand due to rising pupil numbers in England.

ONS is slowing migration from legacy IT systems due to budget cuts, impacting long-term strategic risk management and data reliability.

The looming financial crisis for English councils threatens special education services due to past governmental accounting decisions.

Taxpayers are frustrated over expensive, unused equipment at public institutions like the National Gallery.

The increase in public spending must be controlled as it cannot be sustained long-term.

Mayor Lurie's legislation could remove board oversight on $1.1 billion city contracts.

The bill allows executive branch control without competitive bidding.

Risks include reduced procurement integrity and authority for the Board of Supervisors.

HMRC's recent tech spending demonstrates a reliance on a few suppliers, raising concerns about competitive procurement.

The French pension system is a major driver of budget deficits and sluggish growth, impacting both public spending and future investments.

The migrant crisis has led to record overtime hours for city workers, particularly in Social Services and Homeless Services.

Miami-Dade's transit agency relies on costly overtime to address critical staff shortages, leading to substantial expenses and high individual earnings in the maintenance department.

The government is initiating a spending review with a focus on finding 5% efficiency savings from existing budgets to enhance fiscal responsibility.

Argentina's poverty rate has surged to nearly 53% during Milei's presidency, a record high in 30 years.

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla cost approximately $91 million, justifying expenses through cultural significance and public engagement.

The investigation highlights potential misuse of EU funds in Hungary's nursery construction.

Trump's efficiency drive may lead to massive cuts for federal contractors.

The Department of Government Efficiency aims to dismantle bureaucracy and cut waste in federal spending.