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SOCIAL CARE
A watchdog's role is to catch councils before they fail
By Heather Jameson | 12 April 2023
Oflog is not the Audit Commission, says Heather Jameson. 'The question is not whether we are tryi...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
We need a new Audit Commission
By Lord Bob Kerslake | 12 April 2023
The Mark II version of the Audit Commission should look very different to the first time around. ...
FINANCE
'Significant doubt' over future of council-owned firm
By Martin Ford | 12 April 2023
An auditor has said ‘significant doubt’ hangs over the future of Knowsley MBC’s leisure firm.
WHITEHALL
Oflog should look at council effectiveness, says accountancy body
By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023
The industry body for accountants has called for the new local government watchdog to play a key ...
WHITEHALL
Experts' warning over audit deadlines
By Dan Peters | 11 April 2023
September’s deadline for local audits ‘will not be achievable’ unless swift measures are taken to...
HEALTH
'Action needed now' to safeguard Integration Joint Boards
By Martin Ford | 06 April 2023
A report published today by the Accounts Commission on IJBs during 2021-22 found ‘efficiency and ...
FINANCE
Harris under pressure to back slashing of audit requirements
By Dan Peters | 27 March 2023
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) first director of local audit is facing increasing pressu...
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...
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Chief Quality Officer
£150,892 plus car allowance (£8,153-£10,192)
At Alternative Futures Group, we believe quality is not measured by processes alone. It is measured by the difference we make to people's lives. Apply for this job
Executive Director Adult Social Care and Health (DASS)
£161,239 - £177,363 plus benefits
This is not a maintenance role. It is a transformation leadership opportunity: to bring services and cultures together. Apply for this job
Assistant Director of Legal and Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer)
£91,639 to £99,427
We are seeking someone with a strong grounding in local government law and governance, or experience gained in a similar environment. Apply for this job
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