Audit

By Martin Ford | 20 June 2022

An auditor has raised concerns over the long-term future of Warrington Council’s commercial inves...

Getting both sides of the story.

By Clive Power | 15 June 2022

Clive Power looks at what is going wrong with the interaction between local authorities and the m...

AUDIT

Examining internal audit's vital role

By Rob Whiteman | 07 June 2022

A new report from CIPFA makes the case for effective and impactful internal audit in the UK publi...

HEALTH

Welsh auditors: NHS waiting lists could take seven years to clear

By Heather Jameson | 31 May 2022

It could be seven years before Wales sees its NHS waiting lists come back down to pre-pandemic le...

FINANCE

New regulator to bring 'greater transparency' to council finances announced

By William Eichler | 31 May 2022

The Government today confirmed plans to establish a new regulator aimed at increasing the level o...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

'Significant weaknesses' found by Birmingham audit

By Martin Ford | 25 May 2022

A report has revealed ‘significant weaknesses’ in services and a ‘lack of stable leadership’ at B...

FINANCE

'Serious breakdown' in senior relationships, report reveals

By Mark Conrad | 24 May 2022

A scathing review of executive cultures at Thanet DC has concluded that relationships between sen...

WHITEHALL

Extending audit deadline will 'distract finance teams'

By Dan Peters | 23 May 2022

Extending the deadline for publishing audited local authority accounts to the end of September fo...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Council leaders warn of post-Brexit shortage of professional regulators

By William Eichler | 18 May 2022

Local authority leaders have urged the Government to do more to train staff to work in the regula...

FINANCE

Investigation into 'errors' that cost Liverpool £4.5m

By Martin Ford | 11 May 2022

An investigation has been launched into ‘control failures and errors’ that cost Liverpool City Co...

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Assistant Director for Safeguarding

£108,258

Recognised for our innovation and investment, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our leadership team Apply for this job

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

Salary: £108,312 - £125,565

At Thurrock we take a whole council approach to improving the lives of our children and young people, placing them at the heart of all that we do Apply for this job

Thurrock Borough Council

Assistant Director Transformation

£97,426 - £108,074

We are seeking an outstanding strategic leader and solutions-focused expert to play a pivotal role at this key moment for North Yorkshire Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council