State Services Commission
Thompson and Clark probe - all you need to know
A report into the use of external security consultants is set to cause a shake-up within the public service. Emma Hatton explains the background to the issues that have been raised so far.
Call for New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals review
A Taranaki iwi says the State Services Commission report reflects the iwi's experience that government agencies were biased against it. Audio
Most Thompson and Clark vehicle register searches 'probably illegal'
The investigation into private security firms doing public sector work shows the firms have had largely unfettered access to the motor vehicle register for years. Video, Audio
Public service bosses lose performance bonuses
Public service bosses are being stripped of their performance bonuses, just a day after the government announced a freeze on MPs' pay. Late in 2017 State Services Commissioner, Peter Hughes, announced… Audio
Public service performance bonuses scrapped
Public service bosses have been stripped of their performance bonuses, the day after the government announced a freeze on MPs' pay.
Public sector reshuffle: 'Musical chairs for the boys'
The Equal Opportunities Commissioner Jackie Blue on a major reshuffle of the public sector by the State Services Commission which saw a number of senior Chief Executives moved between agencies. She… Audio
State Services Commission investigates Southern Response
The State Services Commission has launched an investigation into insurer Southern Response hiring a security contractor. The company says it did so in response to threatening behaviour from customers… Video, Audio
State Services defends million-dollar makeover
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has defended the office's million-dollar makeover as "value for money".
Crown CEOs paid too much - Commissioner
Crown agencies that pay their chief executives too much have been put on notice by the State Services Commissioner.
Report on 'struggling' Health Ministry no surprise - doctors
A scathing report by the State Services Commission yesterday into the health ministry has come as no surprise to doctors. The scorecard rates the Ministry's financial sustainability, leadership and… Audio
Transport Ministry whistleblowers offered compensation
The State Service Commissioner has apologised and offered compensation to former Transport Ministry staff who suffered hurt and humilation at the hands of convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison. Video, Audio
Labour MP says whistleblowers deserve compensation
Labour MP Sue Moroney called for an inquiry into redundancies of whistle-blowers at the Transport Ministry. She explains why the State Services Commission's report is important. Audio
Damning report on Health Ministry remains under wraps
The State Services Commission is refusing to release a potentially damaging report about the Health Ministry. Discuss this latest issue is our Health Correspondent, Karen Brown. Audio
Former CERA officials' actions referred to SFO
An inquiry has found two earthquake recovery officials tried to use their positions for personal financial gain. Audio
State sector watchdog might out unacceptably high pay rises
The State Services Commission will, from now on, name and shame any government-owned organisation that ignores its advice and gives huge pay rises to its chief executive. Audio
Super Fund CEO's increase 'out of step' - State Services Commission
The State Services Commission will name and shame any government-owned entity that gives huge pay rises to its boss, after the Super Fund CEO got a 23 percent increase.
DHBs failing on OIA - State Services Commission
District Health Boards, Police and Corrections have been identified as poor performers in responding to Official Information requests. Audio
MFAT staff compensated for unfair inquiry
The State Services Commission has paid compensation to two former MFAT employees for treating them unfairly during a leaks inquiry in 2013. Video
Compensation to former diplomats kept secret
The State Services Commission has apologised and paid compensation to two former diplomats - but will not say how much it gave them. Video, Audio
Blueprint to resolve weaknesses in education
The State Services Commission wants long-standing problems in education resolved within 10 years.