Committed to public valueAround the world, governments are faced with an increasingly complex array of challenges. At the same time there is an increasing demand for transparency and accountability on public policies. Ernst & Young works with many of the world’s governments to address challenges such as security and border controls, climate change, realignment in the global economy and ever-aging populations. We understand the growing pressure to deliver more and better public services for less cost and to increase public value. In addition to providing audit services, we help clients implement policy and drive benefits and growth through financial effectiveness, operational performance efficiencies and delivery of major programs, both on time and to budget. Our clients include international institutions, national and regional governments, as well as large not-for-profit and education entities. Whilst each nation faces specific challenges, we offer the benefit of our shared experiences and approaches. Our Global Government and Public Sector (GPS) Center, based in Brussels, provides both our experienced teams and our clients with access to a wealth of insight and creates a platform for innovative services to be co-developed. | Government matters: Improving productivity and achieving financial sustainability The financially constrained environment led to the need for productivity improvement as government is required to do more with less. Government matters (pdf, 375.9kb) report explores way to manage costs and achieve financial sustainability. Scoping the challenges for 2020 public services Ernst & Young is proud to support the Commission on 2020 Public Services. Scoping the challenges for 2020 public services is a series of publications seeking to survey the landscape of issues and questions we need to pose to hold a coherent and comprehensive debate on the future of public services. Two highlights of the series are “A brief history of public service reform (pdf, 253.5kb) ” and “Drivers for change: citizen demand in 2020 (pdf, 347.7kb. 2009 European attractiveness survey How is the economic crisis affecting investments in Europe? The 2009 edition of our attractiveness survey addresses that question, reporting on the 3,718 mobile capital investments made in 42 European countries by multinationals. Improving program evaluation in government Program evaluation is an essential tool for a government committed to societal change. Government matters (pdf, 470kb) explores the challenges in continuously improving the approach to evaluation. Government innovation: where are we headed? What does the former advisor to Bill Clinton and Al Gore have to say about innovation in government and the US budget deficit? Find out in the second edition of Citizen today (pdf, 3.8mb), our global magazine for the Government and Public Sector, along with stories on healthcare, infrastructure and more. Worldwide fiscal stimulus — Tax policy plays a major role Countries around the world continue to focus intensely on efforts designed to lessen the impact of the global economic and financial crisis. Tax measures comprise the larger share of overall fiscal stimulus packages. In this guide, we focus on the tax-related fiscal stimulus measures in 24 jurisdictions (pdf, 2.7mb) where we are seeing particularly robust stimulus activity and identify themes that are emerging as governments increasingly rely on their tax systems to administer stimulus. Donor Dynamics Donor dynamics (request a copy) is the EY magazine for development agencies and banks, including the World Bank Group. This first issue covers topics such as how international banks can best invest in transition economies, how public services can be improved in Africa and what structures need to be put in place for public-private partnership deals to deliver on their promises. |
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Contacts Lessons from change: the government & public sector  World leaders responded to the financial meltdown with complex, multifaceted plans and stimulus packages in an attempt to keep their economies afloat. Find out what is now required to drive efficiencies and to reduce spending while protecting core public services.
Citizen today: Recovering from recession
 As the global economy focuses on recovery, the government sector is turning to the consequences of public spending. What new issues are emerging? Find out in the second edition of Citizen today, our new global magazine, which provides a vehicle for politicians, public servants and opinion-formers to share ideas.
Public sector: Rebuilding for the future  While governments across the world try hard to cope with the huge debts incurred in recession, the emphasis seems to be shifting from short-term measures and emergency remedies to long-term planning for rebuilding for the future. Get an in-depth view of the public sector and the economic crisis.
Useful links This section offers a variety of useful links relating to Welfare, Power & Utilities, Infrastructure & Real estate and Climate change sustainability.
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