Modernizing government accountability : a framework for reform / [by] Peter Aucoin and Mark D. Jarvis.: SC103-15/2005E-PDF

This research report explains the fundamentals and mechanisms of accountability in government, as well as hierarchies, relationships, and instruments of effective accountability. It examines the accountability regime: its complexities, responsibilities and limitations; political and media pressures; results-based reporting to Parliament; and the accountability of arm’s-length agencies. The report also presents a new scheme for improving accountability of deputy ministers and appointing deputy ministers. This research is intended to support the work of federal practitioners.
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| Title | Modernizing government accountability : a framework for reform / [by] Peter Aucoin and Mark D. Jarvis. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Digital text |
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| Other formats | Physical text-[English] |
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| Description | 59p.figs., glossary, references |
| ISBN | 0-662-39870-X |
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