AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Service & Governance Reform: Liberia’s civil service chief chaired Africa’s Health and Public Service Network meeting in Abidjan, focusing on integrating health workers into national civil service systems. Anti-Corruption Crackdown: Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha says it arrested 160 government employees over corruption in May after thousands of inspections. Service Delivery & Administration: Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue launched a Remote Customer Service Centre with live chat and around-the-clock call support. Local Government & Oversight: Sri Lanka suspended three sports federations under its Sports Law to push transparent elections and tighten governance. Public Works & Procurement: Australia’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works updated its Procedure Manual, including revised guidance on office fit-out costs and best-value expectations. Elections & Voting Access: U.S. Senator Gary Peters attacked a USPS proposed rule tied to Trump’s mail-voting order, warning it could disenfranchise voters. Health Policy: The U.S. unveiled a Medicaid work requirement rule, drawing sharp criticism from patient groups and Democrats. Water & Infrastructure: South Africa’s National Water Amendment Bill would reshape water governance, including a proposed ban on private water trading. Digital Government: Scotland faces a legal challenge over a £1bn wind farm decision, while a former FM urged Scotland to lead on digital public services via an app.
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