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AUDIT
Moving forward after failure
By Ed Hammond | 06 March 2024
Ed Hammond considers the governance challenges facing members under section 114 and other models ...
WHITEHALL
Lending rates could spike after audit reset, LGA warns
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts could drive up the le...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Audit Commission fears continue to haunt Oflog
By Dan Peters | 26 February 2024
A senior sector figure has expressed concerns about the Office for Local Government’s (Oflog) dir...
FINANCE
Plymouth told to 'hold its nerve' on budget
By Martin Ford | 19 February 2024
Plymouth City Council’s budget for the forthcoming year hinges on a request to the Government for...
WHITEHALL
Oflog data explorer to cover all main sector services by mid-2025
By Dan Peters | 16 February 2024
The Office for Local Government’s data explorer will cover all the main services offered by the s...
AUDIT
Delay is the way
13 February 2024
Diary waited with bated breath on deadline last week as Whitehall put the final touches to a cons...
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Time for change: An early review for the Code of Audit Practice
By Mike Newbury | 13 February 2024
Change is needed now to resolve the broader problems in the local audit market, and together with...
BUSINESS
Accountancy bodies move to offer dual membership
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2024
Two accountancy bodies are putting the ‘finishing touches’ to the registration process for an acc...
FINANCE
Consultation on audit reset proposals launched
By Martin Ford | 09 February 2024
Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts have been officially ...
AUDIT
Statutory recommendations lifted at Sandwell
By Martin Ford | 08 February 2024
Auditors have lifted the three statutory recommendations in place at Sandwell MBC.
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
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Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
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Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
Strategic Director – Housing and Investment
£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits
The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job
Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager
MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum
We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)
c.£95,000
Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job
- Spring Statement: OBR paints gloomy picture of council finances
- Councils prepare for political turmoil
- Government should have 'leeway' to seek new council leaders' LGR views
- 'Widespread lack of understanding' to blame for key worker oversight
- The overlooked NEETs: the policy gap we can no longer ignore
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