PUBLIC MONEY & MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Exploring innovative practices in public sector management.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Sector Accounting and Financial Management:
Explores the principles, practices, and innovations in accounting and financial management within the public sector, including the implications of various reporting standards and financial accountability. - Public Administration and Governance:
Investigates the dynamics of public administration, governance structures, and the role of public managers in policy implementation and public service delivery. - Public Value and Accountability:
Examines concepts of public value, transparency, and accountability in public services, focusing on how these principles can be operationalized to enhance citizen trust and engagement. - Impact of Digital Transformation:
Analyzes the effects of digitalization and technology on public management practices, including data-driven decision-making and the challenges associated with implementing digital solutions. - Public Policy and Reform:
Addresses the challenges and opportunities in public policy formulation and implementation, particularly in response to contemporary issues such as crises, sustainability, and social equity. - Consulting and External Management Practices:
Critically evaluates the role of management consultants in the public sector, including their influence on policy, performance, and the potential for institutional corruption.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainability and Environmental Accountability:
There is an increasing emphasis on sustainability reporting and environmental accountability in public sector practices, addressing the urgent need for public organizations to respond to climate change and ecological challenges. - Public Sector Innovation and Co-Creation:
Research into innovative practices and co-creation in public service delivery is on the rise, highlighting the importance of engaging citizens and stakeholders in the design and implementation of public policies. - Digital Governance and Data Utilization:
The role of digital technologies and data science in enhancing public sector efficiency and transparency is emerging as a critical area of research, particularly post-COVID-19. - Emotional Labour in Public Services:
The exploration of emotional labour among public sector employees is gaining attention, reflecting the complexities of public service work and its impact on employee wellbeing and service delivery. - Gender and Diversity in Public Management:
There is a growing focus on gender-responsive budgeting and diversity in public sector leadership, indicating a broader commitment to equity and representation within public administration. - Crisis Management and Resilience:
Research on the public sector's response to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts, is increasingly relevant, emphasizing resilience and adaptive governance strategies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Public Financial Management:
There seems to be a waning focus on traditional budgeting and accounting practices without integrating modern challenges, as the discourse increasingly shifts towards innovative and participatory approaches. - Static Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks:
Research centered around static compliance with existing regulatory frameworks is less prevalent, indicating a movement towards dynamic, adaptive governance models that prioritize flexibility and responsiveness. - Overemphasis on Theoretical Frameworks:
There is a noticeable reduction in the reliance on purely theoretical discussions without empirical backing, suggesting a growing preference for research that combines theory with practical application. - Isolated Studies on Local Government:
While local government issues remain relevant, there is a decreasing number of studies that treat local governance as an isolated subject, with a shift towards comparative and integrative analyses across different governance levels.
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