The Government must improve oversight and transparency over local authorities to ensure their financial sustainability, the National Audit Office (NAO) has said.
In a report released today, the NAO called for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to adopt a stronger leadership role to help local authorities cope with increasing financial and demand pressures.
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