Managing conflicts of interest: value for money
Published on:Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.
Gaps in how public bodies manage conflicts of interest among staff pose a risk to government’s ability to perform its functions objectively.
We have drawn on our published work, programme of consultation, and collaboration with officials and stakeholders to provide useful insights.
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