Tag: Public Service Reform
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TRA Steps Up Efforts to Build Taxpayers’ Trust in Tanzania
Introduction: A renewed push for trust in tax administration The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is intensifying its efforts to strengthen the relationship between tax collectors and the public. In a move aimed at restoring and boosting confidence in tax administration, TRA has directed its staff to prioritize professional, lawful, and customer-friendly service. The initiative follows…
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Australia’s Overgoverned Public Service: Why It Fails Now
The High Cost of a Bloated System Australia’s federal public service is a sprawling machine. With roughly 198,000 staff on the books, the government faces an ongoing tension: can a bigger state deliver more while costing more? Agencies like Services Australia, the Australian Taxation Office, and Home Affairs employ thousands, while Defence adds both civilian…
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House Bill Aims to Simplify Solo Parent ID Registration in the Philippines
Overview of the proposal A new piece of legislation in the Philippine House of Representatives aims to streamline the process for Solo Parent Identification Cards (SPIC). House Bill (HB) No. 4034, introduced by Parañaque 2nd district Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan, seeks to shift SPIC registration and renewal to an online platform. The measure envisions a…
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SK Officials Now Eligible for Civil Service: A Pathway to Government Careers
New Eligibility Framework for Sangguniang Kabataan Officials The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced a significant policy shift that opens civil service eligibility to elected and appointed Sangguniang Kabataan Officials (SKOs) under specific conditions. This move, encapsulated in CSC Resolution No. 2500752, aims to recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and to…