http://www.governance.ie/ Providing advice, training and information on good governance. en The IPA Governance Forum Copyright 2012 2012-02-06T13:12:55+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/governance_update-issues_posed_in_moves_to_public_sector_reform/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/governance_update-issues_posed_in_moves_to_public_sector_reform/#When:08:00:03Z This governance update will take particular account of the issues raised in implementing the public sector reform plan. 2012-02-22T08:00:03+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/standards_and_codes_of_conduct_doing_it_right_and_achieving_more_/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/standards_and_codes_of_conduct_doing_it_right_and_achieving_more_/#When:08:00:36Z This event will give examples of how conduct based on ethics and good values makes a key contribution to the pursuit of goals. Maurice Manning will discuss the rights of citizens, Josephine Feehily will outline approaches taken by the Revenue Commissioners and James Connington will discuss employee codes of conduct and service delivery. 2012-01-25T08:00:36+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/news/governance_forum_programme_2012/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/news/governance_forum_programme_2012/#When:18:01:38Z The proposed programme of events for the Forum in 2012 addresses core themes around the benefits and obligations associated with the good governance of State and not for profit bodies. The programme takes into account the likely implications of a difficult economic environment and the Public Service Reform proposals announced in November. 2011-12-16T18:01:38+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/presentations/board_committees_-_how_can_effectiveness_be_improved/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/presentations/board_committees_-_how_can_effectiveness_be_improved/#When:17:49:39Z A December breakfast briefing at the Forum discussed the issues which arise in insuring Board Committees operate effectively. This can be assessed against their purpose which is to assist the Board carry out its functions and to make the Board decision making and deliberations more efficient and effective. 2011-12-16T17:49:39+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/news/at_nama_effective_controls_should_operate_in_the_background_not_in_the_foreground/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/news/at_nama_effective_controls_should_operate_in_the_background_not_in_the_foreground/#When:17:36:34Z The high level review of NAMA carried out by former HSBC Chief Executive Michael Geoghegan proposed that the organisation needed to move to being a more externally focussed and entrepreneurial business. 2011-12-16T17:36:34+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/board_committees_-_how_many_is_the_norm_and_how_can_effectiveness_be_improved/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/board_committees_-_how_many_is_the_norm_and_how_can_effectiveness_be_improved/#When:08:00:24Z The role of Board Committees is to assist the board carry out its functions and to make the board decision making and deliberations more efficient and effective. This briefing will discuss the role of committees and other sub‐board structures, how they should relate to the governing board/authority and issues around terms of reference, composition, levels of delegation and reporting. Governance, Roles & Responsibilities 2011-12-13T08:00:24+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/presentations/expectations_are_rising_for_audit_committees/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/presentations/expectations_are_rising_for_audit_committees/#When:13:45:19Z A round table discussion of the evolving role of the audit committees of State boards was held in cooperation with the Forum of Chairpersons of State Bodies. The event included two presentations on the implications of a changing public sector and the need for committees to evaluate their own performance. Audit, Governance, Roles & Responsibilities 2011-11-30T13:45:19+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/round_table_the_role_of_the_audit_committee-_learning_from_experience/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/round_table_the_role_of_the_audit_committee-_learning_from_experience/#When:12:15:38Z This round table event will afford participants the opportunity to discuss the challenges of insuring an audit committee operates effectively.Attendance is by invitation to Forum Members and selected others. 2011-11-30T12:15:38+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/risk_management_-_meeting_requirements_and_supporting_innovation/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/risk_management_-_meeting_requirements_and_supporting_innovation/#When:08:00:36Z This event will include speakers who are familiar with best practice and discuss whether risk management policies support or inhibit innovation. 2011-11-15T08:00:36+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/commentaries/one_third_of_non-commercial_agencies_submitting_accounts_for_audit_on_time_cag/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/commentaries/one_third_of_non-commercial_agencies_submitting_accounts_for_audit_on_time_cag/#When:10:06:03Z Less than one third of all non-commercial state agencies submitted their draft unaudited annual accounts on time last year, according to the Corporate Report 2010 of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The Office issued 95 letters to management in 2010 incorporating 645 findings, recommendations and opportunities for improvement. Corporate Governance findings accounted for 10% of the total in 2010, up from 5% in 2009. 2011-10-14T10:06:03+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/setting_delivering_strategic_priorities/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/setting_delivering_strategic_priorities/#When:07:30:01Z This event will address the important issues of the strategy development process, review of implementation and reporting of performance. In addition to the presentations, there will be a wider discussion involving a panel of expert contributors with their own insights on developing and implementing strategies in a public sector context. 2011-09-13T07:30:01+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/commentaries/what_a_board_member_needs_to_know/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/commentaries/what_a_board_member_needs_to_know/#When:15:40:47Z The recent Forum briefing on Board member responsibilities discussed presentations on issues which give rise to governance controversies, on topics which can lead to legal proceedings and on key supports which help a board member to effectively handle responsibilities. 2011-06-28T15:40:47+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/role_and_responsibilities_of_board_members/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/role_and_responsibilities_of_board_members/#When:07:00:14Z This breakfast briefing will provide an overview of the roles of members of the boards of state, public and not for profit bodies. Board members require an awareness of the public sector governance guidelines together with an appreciation of the obligations and expectations associated with the role. 2011-06-28T07:00:14+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/commentaries/recent_controversies_highlighted_audit_expectations_gap/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/commentaries/recent_controversies_highlighted_audit_expectations_gap/#When:09:23:47Z Ian Drennan, Chief Executive of IAASA the accountancy bodies’ regulator, at the ‘Finance for Board Members’ briefing, discussed the how an expectations gap relates to aspects of financial reporting and to audit. He posed the question- Is modern audit fit for purpose? 2011-06-23T09:23:47+00:00 http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/board_secretary_role_challenges_in_2011/ http://www.governance.ie/updates/events/board_secretary_role_challenges_in_2011/#When:11:15:17Z The functions of the Board Secretary within state bodies and agencies is evolving in response to wider governance developments at a local organisational level and at national level. The Luncheon Round Table on 14th June will provide an update on governance issues, include contributions from experienced speakers, and address issues of particular interest to the participants 2011-06-14T11:15:17+00:00