National studies
Our national reports and studies help public bodies manage the financial challenges they face by providing authoritative, unbiased, evidence-based analysis and advice.
Research focuses on financial and other management issues in local public services. It draws on analysis of local and national data and aims to help councils, NHS bodies and other local agencies review and challenge their current arrangements and performance.
Surviving the crunch
Councils must think bigger and act quicker to reduce costs, or funding cuts will cause more damage to services and jobs than is necessary.
By mutual agreement
Severance deals can be in the interests of the council and the taxpayer. But our research shows that not all such deals are justified, that competent chief executives have sometimes lost their jobs needlessly.
The truth is out there
This discussion paper looks at how the public sector can improve information made available to the public.