The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board® (IPSASB®) has published its Work Program Consultation. Having set its overall strategy for the period 2024-2028 through a public consultation, this new Consultation seeks to understand stakeholders’ greatest needs in relation to individual financial reporting projects, post implementation reviews and sustainability reporting projects. By engaging with its stakeholders, the IPSASB aims to ensure its future work program projects are responsive, relevant, and aligned with the evolving needs of the global public sector.
“Understanding the greatest needs of stakeholders will allow the Board to determine how best to deploy resources as they become available,” said Ian Carruthers, IPSASB Chair. “With resources to undertake new initiatives anticipated to become available during 2026 and onwards, the IPSASB decided that now is the time to consult with stakeholders to determine their future project needs.”
IPSASB will take decisions during 2026 on the individual projects to add to its future work program based on stakeholder feedback from the consultation that last until May 4, 2026, bearing in mind the available Board resources.
How to Access
Access the IPSASB’s Work Program Consultation. The IPSASB encourages IFAC members, associates, and Network Partners to promote the availability of the Work Program Consultation and encourages all interested stakeholders to respond to inform the IPSASB as it sets it next Work Program.
About the IPSASB
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) works to strengthen public financial management globally through developing and maintaining accrual-based International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS Standards), IPSASB Sustainability Reporting Standards (IPSASB SRS™ Standards) and other high-quality financial reporting guidance for use by governments and other public sector entities. It also raises awareness of IPSAS Standards and IPSASB SRS Standards and promotes the adoption and implementation of these to enhance the quality and consistency of practice throughout the world and strengthen the transparency and accountability of public sector finances and sustainable development. The Board receives support from the Asian Development Bank, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, the New Zealand External Reporting Board, the government of Canada, and The World Bank. The structures and processes that support the operations of the IPSASB are facilitated by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC®). For copyright, trademark, and permissions information, please go to permissions or contact permissions@ifac.org.
About the Public Interest Committee
The governance and standard-setting activities of the IPSASB are overseen by the Public Interest Committee (PIC), to ensure that they follow due process and reflect the public interest. The PIC is comprised of individuals with expertise in public sector or financial reporting, and professional engagement in organizations that have an interest in promoting high-quality and internationally comparable financial information.