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FINANCE

Auditors should push ahead with accounts sign off, says NAO head

By Martin Ford | 06 June 2023

‘Unpalatable but necessary options’ should be considered to clear the local audit backlog, the he...

WHITEHALL

Fresh LGA warning over Oflog

By Dan Peters | 05 June 2023

A senior Local Government Association (LGA) figure has warned ministers’ ‘unnecessary and unhelpf...

FINANCE

Unspent EU funds at risk of being reclaimed

By Martin Ford | 01 June 2023

Wales could have to return EU funding if it is not spent by the end of the year, a finance watchd...

FINANCE

Harris to take interest in Oflog-audit interplay

By Dan Peters | 26 May 2023

The Financial Reporting Council’s first director of local audit wants to take a closer look at th...

FINANCE

Audit backlog will slow account simplification work

By Dan Peters | 22 May 2023

Changes to simplify council accounts will not be implemented in the short-term due to a lack of c...

FINANCE

Savings 'no longer enough,' councils told

By Martin Ford | 17 May 2023

The Accounts Commission’s latest report outlined ‘reducing budgets, growing demographic and workf...

AUDIT

Teesworks project under scrutiny after corruption allegations

By Mark Whitehead | 17 May 2023

A major project to transform the former Redcar Steelworks site into a manufacturing hub is under ...

FINANCE

New audit framework within weeks

By Martin Ford | 16 May 2023

A new framework to bolster local government audit will be brought forward within weeks.

FINANCE

ICAEW calls for investment risk rule review

By Dan Peters | 15 May 2023

A professional accountancy body has called for the rules that prevent councils from diversifying ...

WHITEHALL

Audit body in respect call amid tensions

By Dan Peters | 15 May 2023

The organisation responsible for appointing local government auditors has urged ‘everyone to act ...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

£Competitive

Stevenage is a town with bold ambitions. Apply for this job

Stevenage Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Care Services

£158,000

This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

Assistant Director - People & Change

Up to £91,625 + generous pension

Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council