Public service
Alternative labels
APS
Australian public service
Civil service
Evaluation
Evaluation of a trial of generative artificial intelligence (Copilot) in the Department of the Treasury
This report summarises the methods, findings and lessons learnt from an Australian Government trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. The trial explored Copilot’s potential as a generative AI example, its safe implementation, and its short- and long-term benefits and challenges. The report concludes with recommendations for how any future implementation of...
Strategy
A blueprint for modern digital government
The UK government's vision for a modern digital state emphasises the need for more user-focused and efficient public services. This blueprint presents a six-point plan for digital reform, led by a new Digital Centre of Government, which aims to drive economic growth by transforming how public services are designed and delivered.
Guide
Putting integrity at the core of how public organisations operate
This framework is intended to support senior leaders and those in governance roles in upholding the integrity of New Zealand's public sector and navigating ethical challenges. It is a tool to support the development of an integrity strategy and work programme that can help an organisation to understand its integrity risks, then identify and implement...
Report
Australian Public Service reform: annual progress report 2024
This report tracks progress on the Government’s public sector reform agenda. The report notes the public sector’s progress across all reform outcomes, including passage of the Public Service Amendment Act 2024 in June 2024. Of the program’s 59 initiatives, around one-third are substantively complete and the remaining are progressing through design, planning and delivery stages.
Survey Report
2024 Commonwealth integrity survey
This survey was conducted to help understand the nature and extent of risk, and perceptions of integrity and corruption in the Australian public sector. Employees largely had faith in the integrity of their agency (79%). The results will inform the National Anti-Corruption Commission's corruption prevention and education initiatives.