Expect the unexpected

By Andrew Burns | 17 May 2016
  • Andrew Burns

Public service leaders have always had to deal with change, complex partnerships and shifting patterns of funding. However, the scale and pace of the current challenge facing chief finance officers and the level of uncertainty about the future is unprecedented.

For many, the biggest headache will be shaping the future while looking after the present. How do we ensure we balance the budget in the current year while also creating resources to build a sustainable and affordable future?

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