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Waikato DHB investigation findings
Thursday, 22 March 2018, 10:05 am | State Services Commission
A State Services Commission investigation into the expenditure of former Waikato District Health Board chief executive Dr Nigel Murray found that more than half of his claims for travel and accommodation were unjustified. More >>
Southern Response inquiry details announced
Friday, 16 March 2018, 2:04 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Doug Martin to investigate whether a government agency and one of its contractors may have breached the State Services Standards of Integrity and Conduct. More >>
Inquiry into possible breach of conduct code
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 11:07 am | State Services Commission
The State Services Commission today announced it will investigate whether a government agency and one of its contractors may have breached the State Services Standards of Integrity and Conduct . More >>
Official Information Act response times continue to improve
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 11:24 am | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today published the Official Information Act statistics for the six months to December 2017. More >>
Stephen McKernan appointed Acting Director-General of Health
Thursday, 21 December 2017, 3:05 pm | State Services Commission
Mr Stephen McKernan, QSO, appointed Acting Director-General of Health and Chief Executive, Ministry of Health More >>
Dave Gawn appointed head of Pike River Recovery Agency
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 11:13 am | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Major General Dave Gawn as Chief Executive of the Te Kāhui Whakamana Rua Tekau mā Iwa—Pike River Recovery Agency. More >>
Information for negotiations to form government released
Friday, 15 December 2017, 10:10 am | State Services Commission
The State Services Commission has today released documents including requests and responses for information from the State sector to political parties engaged in forming a coalition government. More >>
Top-End Pay for Chief Executives Not Sustainable
Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 11:13 am | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today published the State Services Commission’s Senior Pay Report for the 2016/17 financial year. More >>
2017 Public Service Workforce Data Report Published
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 11:54 am | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has published the 2017 Public Service Workforce Data report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Public Service workforce. The report is based on the Human Resource Capability survey which collects workforce ... More >>
Commissioner thanks Director-General of Health for service
Monday, 4 December 2017, 4:38 pm | State Services Commission
Commissioner thanks Director-General of Health for public service State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes today thanked the Director-General of Health Chai Chuah for his public service. Mr Chuah has been the Director-General of Health since November ... More >>
Auditor-General asked to look into Waikato DHB investment
Friday, 1 December 2017, 12:15 pm | State Services Commission
Auditor-General asked to look into Waikato DHB investment The State Services Commissioner has formally requested that the Auditor-General conduct an inquiry into the Waikato District Health Board’s SmartHealth product and the procurement process from HealthTap. ... More >>
Investigator appointed for Waikato DHB inquiry
Friday, 10 November 2017, 3:13 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Mr John Ombler QSO to investigate allegations of wrongful expenditure of public money by former Waikato District Health Board Chief Executive Dr Nigel Murray. More >>
Investigator appointed for Waikato DHB inquiry
Friday, 10 November 2017, 3:01 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today announced the appointment of Mr John Ombler QSO to investigate allegations of wrongful expenditure of public money by former Waikato District Health Board Chief Executive Dr Nigel Murray. The Minister ... More >>
Remuneration for CEO of Guardians of NZ Superannuation
Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 2:38 pm | State Services Commission
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, a Crown Entity operating as part of the State Services, has today publicly released information on its decision to increase the Chief Executive’s 2016/17 remuneration. More >>
No justification for threats against DoC staff
Friday, 29 September 2017, 12:46 pm | State Services Commission
There is absolutely no justification for threats or unlawful acts that risk the lives of public servants working for New Zealand and New Zealanders. More >>
Safety of Ministry of Social Development staff important
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 10:29 am | State Services Commission
Unfortunately threats, abuse and even violence towards MSD staff is a daily reality in our country. In 2016 twelve staff were assaulted, there were 468 serious and critical security incidents and 242 threats made. More >>
Women of Influence congratulated by SSC
Friday, 8 September 2017, 11:58 am | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes congratulates the winners and finalists of the 2017 Women of Influence Awards, held in Auckland last night. More >>
Official Information Act response times improving
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 2:26 pm | State Services Commission
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has today published the Official Information Act statistics for the 2016/17 year showing an improvement in the timeliness of responses. More >>
No Surprises Policy - Statement from SSC Peter Hughes
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 10:16 am | State Services Commission
The ‘No Surprises Convention’ is set out in the Cabinet Manual and requires departments to inform Ministers promptly of matters of significance within their portfolio responsibilities, particularly where these matters may be controversial or may become the subject of ... More >>
Kiwis Count highlights satisfaction with public services
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 1:13 pm | State Services Commission
The State Services Commission has today published the latest Kiwis Count survey results and launched an interactive information portal where New Zealanders and government agencies can see how important public services are being received by the public. More >>
