Why Labour needs to abandon hyper-centralised financial control: lessons from the prisons crisis

David Richards; Sam Warner; Diane Coyle; Martin Smith

Why Labour needs to abandon hyper-centralised financial control: lessons from the prisons crisis

David Richards, Sam Warner, Diane Coyle, Martin Smith

Politics

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

As the Labour Government prepares for its first budget in 14 years, the release of 1,100 prisoners highlights pressing public service and fiscal challenges. Sam Warner, Dave Richards, Diane Coyle and Martin J. Smith explore how hyper-centralisation and strict budget constraints have hindered prison managers, making the upcoming budget crucial for a more strategic approach to public financial management.

Original language	English
Type	Bennett Institute Blog
Publication status	Published - 28 Oct 2024

Keywords

Prisons
HM Treasury
Hyper-centralisation
Governance

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Why Labour needs to abandon hyper-centralised financial control: lessons from the prisons crisis

Abstract

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Public Expenditure Planning and Control in Complex Times: A Study of Whitehall Departments? Relationship to the Treasury (1993-Present)

The inefficiency of centralised control and political short-termism: the case of the Prison Service in England and Wales

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Why Labour needs to abandon hyper-centralised financial control: lessons from the prisons crisis

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Projects

Public Expenditure Planning and Control in Complex Times: A Study of Whitehall Departments? Relationship to the Treasury (1993-Present)

Research output

The inefficiency of centralised control and political short-termism: the case of the Prison Service in England and Wales

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