The Centre for Public Scrutiny promotes the value of scrutiny and accountability in modern and effective government and supports non-executives in their scrutiny role
Publications
The Centre for Public Scrutiny produces guidance on current scrutiny issues, latest research within the field and sharing best practice.
Latest publications
Party Politics and Scrutiny in Local Government: clearing the hurdles (£6)
The Centre for Public Scrutiny is very pleased to publish this thinkpiece by Professor Steve Leach, which represents a significant contribution to the debate on the progress and development of the overview and scrutiny function in local government.
Library Monitor 10: Worklessness (free download)
The 10th edition of the CfPS overview and scrutiny review library monitor looks at worklessness and references 11 case study reviews.
Guidance for the scrutiny of crime and disorder partnerships (free download)
Statutory guidance from the Home Office for the scrutiny of crime and disorder partnerships (drafted in partnership with CfPS and LGiU)
How to win friends and influence partners (free download)
In March, CfPS held a seminar on partnership and scrutiny, looking in depth at issues like CAA. Here are the notes from that event.
Post conference
Notes and presentations from the 2009 CfPS Annual Conference
Pictures of the 2009 CfPS Annual Conference and Good Scrutiny Awards ceremony
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Developing scrutiny as a profession - views sought via CfPS wiki
Is scrutiny a "profession" and should CfPS support a new membership body for scrutiny practitioners?
Contribute your views here
New to the website
Developing scrutiny as a profession - views sought via CfPS wiki
Is scrutiny a "profession" and should CfPS support a new membership body for scrutiny practitioners?
Contribute your views here