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Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
Photo: ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
Photo: ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
Photo: ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Secondary school students perform a drama on how an ICC court would operate should Joseph Kony be captured during the celebrations in Gulu for International Criminal Justice Day (July 2011).
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Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
Photo: ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
Photo: ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys, members of the General Assembly and local pharmacists in Lawrence County to highlight the bipartisan reforms that increased oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the hidden "middlemen" of the pharmaceutical supply chain who largely go unchecked and unregulated as they negotiate the price of prescription drugs, passing the costs down to Pennsylvanians.
Last week, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill (HB) 1993 into law, providing stronger protections for commercially insured patients in the Commonwealth and increasing regulatory oversight of PBMs.
"For too long, we've had PBMs - these unseen middlemen - manipulating and profiting off of the pharmaceutical system at the expense of consumers and our community pharmacies," said Governor Shapiro. "They've been failing to significantly reduce prices, unilaterally changing the terms of contracts with pharmacies, and picking and choosing who wins and who loses. These predatory practices have been screwing over the good people of Pennsylvania, forcing dozens of local independent pharmacies to close in the process. But my Administration and lawmakers from both parties came together to do something about it and put a stop to PBMs' unsavory practices. We've shown that we can work together and get stuff done, giving Pennsylvanians transparency and more peace of mind."
Speakers Include:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Michael Humphreys, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner
Sen. Michele Brooks
Rep. Valerie Gaydos
Rep. Jessica Benham
Ron McDermott, The Hometown Pharmacy partner
Jack Melvin, The Hometown Pharmacy customer
The mass grave for victims of the 1989 Mukura Massacre (September 2010).
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This evening, the Houses of the Oireachtas marked the centenary of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), celebrating 100 years of parliamentary scrutiny, transparency, and financial accountability since the Committee published its first full report in 1925 with the launch of an exhibition and commemorative poster.
The event, held in Leinster House, brought together the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy TD, current and former PAC Members, Accounting Officers, officials from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, academic partners, and current and former Oireachtas staff.
The programme honours a century of public oversight and the PAC’s enduring role as a pillar of democratic governance, ensuring that public money is managed responsibly, transparently, and in the best interests of citizens.
Speaking on the event, the Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy TD said: “For more than 100 years, the Committee of Public Accounts, more commonly referred to as PAC, has cast an impartial and forensic eye on how State money is spent.
Having served on the PAC in the previous Dáil, I know first-hand the rigour, independence and dedication that define its work. The Committee’s ability to rise above politics and focus squarely on the public interest is a hallmark of its strength.
Today’s centenary is a testament to generations of Members, Accounting Officers, and staff of both the Houses of the Oireachtas and the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, all of whom contributed to building a culture of accountability that is widely respected at home and abroad. It is a legacy of service that continues to underpin public trust in our institutions.”
Cathaoirleach of the Committee of Public Accounts John Brady TD said: “I am very grateful, as Cathaoirleach of the PAC, to be a part of this history and this important feature in Irish democracy. For 100 years, the PAC has been a guardian of the public purse and a champion of transparency in our democracy. This centenary is not only a moment to honour the diligence of those who served before us, but a reminder of the values that still guide us today: integrity, independence and service to the public interest.
As we look to the future, our work is more important than ever. Citizens rightly expect high standards of accountability, and the PAC will continue to ask the hard questions, identify emerging risks, and ensure that public funds are used wisely and well.
As we celebrate this centenary, it is important to reflect not only on the Committee’s history but on its continuing relevance. Today, the challenges we face are as complex as ever: digital transformation in public services, climate commitments, and ever-growing expectations for transparency and accountability. Citizens rightly demand that their taxes are spent wisely, and the PAC must ensure that those expectations are met.
In this environment, the PAC’s responsibility is not simply to review expenditure, but to identify emerging risks before they become failures. To ensure that lessons are not just learned, but embedded..”
A dedicated website for PAC100 has been launched here: PAC | The watchdog at work – Houses of the Oireachtas
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent nonpartisan agency within the U.S. government that was created in 1921 to promote accountability and transparency. It works to investigate how the federal government spends taxpayer money and help Congress oversee federal programs and agencies. The GAO reviews and evaluates federal programs policies and spending to ensure they are efficient effective and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. In addition they also investigate waste fraud and abuse. The GAO also tests and evaluates new technologies inspects sensitive government operations and provides advice to Congress the President and other government agencies.
Panel 3: The First Amendment Rights of Associations and Individuals
The Brennan Center for Justice held a day-long symposium on Accountability After Citizens United at the Greene Space at WNYC in New York City.
Governor Josh Shapiro visited Philly Cuts in West Philadelphia to talk with barber shop and salon owners about the transformative improvements to Pennsylvania’s permitting, licensing, and certification (PLC) processes under his Administration. Governor Shapiro met with Darryl Thomas, owner of Philly Cuts; Ann Turner, owner of Hair Du Jour Salon; and Zina Johnson Patrick, owner of Hair 4 U, to hear about their experiences with Pennsylvania’s occupational licensing system and talk to them about how his Administration can continue to open the doors of opportunity for small business owners.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made it a priority to cut red tape, reduce backlogs, and ensure Pennsylvania operates at the speed of business. More than 1 million Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth rely on an occupational license to do their job. Through targeted reforms and innovative programs like the nation’s first online money-back guarantee system(opens in a new tab), PAyback.pa.gov, and launching(opens in a new tab) PA’s Fast Track Program earlier this week through Executive Order 2024-04(opens in a new tab), the Shapiro Administration has brought certainty and accountability to the PLC process in Pennsylvania while reducing wait times and eliminating backlogs in the process.
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
Photo: ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente
Academics and government officials from Africa visited Buenos Aires (Argentina) between October 31st and November 7th, 2016, to discuss and interact with high level public officials in the Executive and Legislative branches and the National Audit Office as well as with academics, media and civil society organizations aimed at working on transparency and accountability.
Photo: ELLA Programme/CIPPEC/Rodrigo de la Fuente