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WHITEHALL

More than 370 local audit opinions still outstanding, MPs told

By Mark Conrad | 21 March 2023

More than 370 local audit opinions for 2021-22 are still outstanding despite recent measures desi...

AUDIT

If Oflog is the solution what is the question?

By Chris White | 14 March 2023

Chris White looks at the role of the Office for Local Government, arguing that if it is a return ...

FINANCE

We need a rethink on this year's account deadlines

By Michael Hudson | 14 March 2023

Michael Hudson calls on the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and CIPFA to thi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Combined authority considers restructure

By Paul Marinko | 14 March 2023

The West of England Combined Authority is considering proposals to restructure its senior team as...

BUSINESS

CIPFA investigating Tandridge black hole

By Dan Peters | 13 March 2023

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is investigating how a huge bla...

FINANCE

Cause of local authority audit delays 'multi-faceted'

By Mark Whitehead | 07 March 2023

Stakeholders in the local audit system must continue efforts to secure timely publication of audi...

WHITEHALL

Councils plead for extra audit time

By William Eichler | 03 March 2023

English councils have pleaded for an extra month for local authorities to publish their draft una...

FINANCE

Slough rapped by auditor

By Martin Ford | 21 February 2023

Slough Council’s external auditor has uncovered ‘weaknesses in governance arrangements’ after loo...

WHITEHALL

CIPFA to 'look again' at select committee's report

By Dan Peters | 20 February 2023

Local government finance experts will ‘look again’ at a six-year-old report by MPs on improving t...

FINANCE

Auditor sounded alarm over BCP budget

By Martin Ford | 15 February 2023

Grave warnings were issued about 11th hour changes to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) C...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Hertfordshire County Council

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

Cambridge City Council