Procurement and tendering processes must be robust and fair to all the parties involved, such as contractors, consultants, and purchasers. They must meet the standards for good practice expected of public organisations. Our team can provide an invaluable independent review.

Whether public organisations are handling a major supply contract or a small professional services contract, good practice is essential. Our team can review contracting practices and provide independent advice.

Computerised information systems, a major part of most businesses, need to be put into effect and managed effectively. Our Information Systems Audit and Assurance team can assess information systems to help public organisations to better manage risks.

Whenever a public entity spends money, that spending must meet standards of probity that will allow it to withstand Parliamentary and public scrutiny. 

Major work paid for by the public carries significant risks. Our team can provide independent assurance that public entities are managing projects to good practice standards.

Identifying, analysing, and mitigating or eliminating risks is integral to the reputation of a public organisation. Understanding good practice thoroughly means our specialists can provide quality assurance for public organisations’ practices.

Managing assets well will result in an organisation reducing risks and getting better value for money. Our specialists have wide experience in advising on asset management and can provide assurance on planning.

Good governance contributes to an open, fair, and transparent public sector. Our team has wide experience identifying where governance works well and where improvements can be made.

A public organisation's sensitive spending needs to stand up to scrutiny from Parliament and the public. With extensive knowledge of the public sector, our team is well positioned to provide assurance about sensitive spending.

Partnering between the public and private sectors is becoming more important in procuring major infrastructure work and public services. Our specialists have experience advising about public private partnerships and can provide assurance about them.

Managing performance effectively is critical to the success of a well-run organisation. Our specialists’ thorough understanding of best practice means that they can provide quality assurance for public organisations.

All of a public organisation’s discretionary spending should have a clear and appropriate business purpose and be properly authorised. Our specialists can offer assurance that discretionary spending is appropriate and complies with policies.