Created in 1983, as the world around us evolves, so do we. As most public services continue to improve, we have pioneered ways of targeting our work at public bodies most in need. Working with other regulators, we will continue to reduce the burden of regulation on local public services. However, our primary focus will always be safeguarding the interests of taxpayers and promoting better outcomes for everyone using public services.
- Economy, efficiency and effectiveness - Promoting and providing high quality and excellent value-for-money public services - recognising that public money, which is provided involuntarily by taxpayers, is special.
- Integrity and independence - Upholding the highest professional standards, guarding the Commission's independence and basing our judgements on evidence.
- Collaboration - Sharing knowledge, connecting with colleagues, partners and clients and working together.
- Investment in people - Developing the skills and abilities of our people and supporting their well-being.
- Equality and diversity - Treating each other with dignity and respect, and valuing people for their unique contribution.
- Accountability - Being fair and transparent in the way we operate, communicating openly and honestly and providing redress when things go wrong.
- Professionalism - Continually seeking to improve, managing our performance and accepting responsibility.
- Sustainability - Taking responsibility for reducing the environmental impact of the way we work at the Commission.