Public & Social Sector

Driving excellence in service delivery through innovation and partnership

Expectations of public service organisations are growing. However, financial constraints and regulatory burdens in the sector create a challenging operating environment. Managers are increasingly asked to do more with less. Our experts help public and social sector organisations build confidence through tailored, practical solutions. Working in partnership with governments and not-for-profit organisations, we identify opportunities for operational and technological innovation to help improve service delivery for the benefit of society at large.

Our approach

Even during challenging times, organisations need to remain focused on delivering outstanding public services. Leadership teams also need to be able to evaluate performance without delay. Our team of over 200 public services experts draw on their market knowledge to help public and social organisations to get the most from what they have. Our strong links across the public and social sector, together with our significant industry experience, inform our approach in public sector audit, advisory, and tax. By working to understand your current strategy and long-term ambitions, we identify the solutions that fit your organisation and provide the guidance needed to build business resilience and create efficient operations in the sector. At Mazars, we are focused on enhancing your organisation’s abilities and preparing it for future challenges.

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Public and Social Sector insights

As expert advisers with strong links across the public and social sector, our team draws on its market knowledge and industry experience to publish research and observations on new developments and regulations.

Beyond efficiency for the public sector

Based on survey data, the 'Beyond efficiency report' looks to understand Councils' approaches to financial sustainability and risk. The annual 'local government internal audit planning report' analyses common causes for issues being identified, and makes suggestions for areas internal auditors may want to include in their annual plan to gain assurance that the root causes are being addressed.

Recruitment crisis in the public and social sector

Insights from over 170 individuals across the UK public and social sector highlighted that the UK is on the cusp of a recruitment and retention crisis. Amid ongoing social and economic instability, how can we improve efforts to support our public sector workforce and effectively attract new talent?

Fiscal pressure and inflation challenges

Over 300 individuals from across the UK public and social sector told us that the UK is at a critical juncture. Amid on going social and economic turmoil, decisive action is needed now to support those most in need.

Sustainability and ESG Insights

Social value has always been at the heart of the public and social sector; it defines its meaning and purpose, but sustainability and ESG encompass a much wider remit than social value, and this may be causing confusion as leadership teams struggle to articulate this remit and manage its implementation.