Changing Modes of Coordination: Accounting Implications of Vertical Public Service Reforms

Description

This call invites research examining how shifts in vertical coordination structures within public service delivery systems create accounting and financial management challenges. The special issue seeks to understand the implications of reformed public sector organizational arrangements on accounting practices, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder accountability mechanisms.

Potential topics

• Accounting implications of vertical public service reforms
• Coordination mechanisms in public sector organizations
• Changes in modes of coordination affecting financial reporting and accountability