Oversight Tips

Questions PACs Should Ask Their Legislative Auditor About the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Agenda is intended to provide a blueprint for peace and prosperity and sets out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address global challenges and meet the 2030 Agenda. Both legislative audit offices and elected officials serving on oversight committees can play a key role in holding their governments accountable for their preparedness, plans and actions to implement the SDGs.

4 Ways to Maintain Collaborative AG-PAC Relations

Here are four ways PACs and AGs can maintain a productive and collaborative relationship.

4 Methods to Communicate the PAC’s Role and its Work to Stakeholders

Public Account Committees (PACs) play a key role in supporting accountability and their work contributes to improved public administration. It is important that their work be as visible and accessible as possible. PACs can achieve this by building awareness with the media, fellow members of the legislature, and the general public. Building public awareness can help make a PAC’s contributions even more effective, as this can increase the likelihood that the government takes note of the issues raised by the committee.

5 Planning Tips to Help Focus Your PAC’s Work

The most effective public accounts committees (PACs) attribute some of their success to advanced planning. Here are some tips that will help your committee focus on priority issues and stay on track.

Public Accounts Committees and Research Support – Part 2:

Obtaining Additional Research Support to Fit Your Needs

You have determined that your PAC needs additional research support. Now what? Here is some information that will help you determine potential next steps.