<italic>The authors propose that an accounting discipline contribution, throughout the commissioning cycle for services, is essential to the strategic perspective and therefore the long-term sustainability of service given the growing importance to the delivery of public services by commissioned civil...</italic>

Financial management and control systems are key components of effective management in NHS organizations. Systems have recently been enhanced by the introduction of service line reporting (SLR) in NHS foundation trusts (NHSFT). This article explores the extent to which SLR has been introduced...

Purpose – The paper aims to explore the relationship between commissioners of service and the third sector arising from research undertaken during a LinkAge Plus project by comparison to the eight principles of commissioning. It seeks to explore the issues concerning the development of...