An examination, through roles of accounting, of the commissioning of public services from the third sector: the case of a DWP funded initiative

Don Harradine

Public Money & Management, 2012, vol. 32, issue 2, 111-117

Abstract: The commissioning of public services from the third sector is explored. The article is based on a qualitative review of pilots for a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) project— ‘LinkAge Plus’—for people aged over 50. The article offers organizations and policy-makers new insights into the issues faced by the third sector and commissioners of services. The main issue identified is the fragility of the accounting information used to make decisions and monitor progress.

Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2012.656015

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