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WHITEHALL

New accountability body 'stops short' of Audit Commission reinvention

By Heather Jameson | 08 February 2022

Plans for a body to oversee the accountability of local government stop just short of re-inventin...

BUSINESS

Fresh audit procurement launched

By Dan Peters | 08 February 2022

A major procurement of audit services for local government bodies designed to encourage and suppo...

FINANCE

Croydon agrees to financial action plan

By Martin Ford | 07 February 2022

Croydon LBC has agreed an overhaul of its financial management in response to failings over a £67...

FINANCE

'Emergency consultation' launched on accounting rules

By Martin Ford | 04 February 2022

Temporary changes to the code of practice were requested by the Government to resolve 'timeliness...

FINANCE

Council slashes heritage assets figure

By Martin Ford | 01 February 2022

East Ayrshire Council has been found to have about half the number of heritage assets it had clai...

FINANCE

Auditor blames backlog on staff 'capacity'

By Martin Ford | 01 February 2022

External auditors have blamed ‘staff capacity’ at Isle of Anglesey CC for a three-year backlog of...

FINANCE

Supporting a more financially resilient sector

By Rob Whiteman | 01 February 2022

Rob Whiteman looks at CIPFA's eight assurance reviews of the councils that asked the Government f...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Auditors in levelling up warning

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2022

The Government’s levelling up plans could be undermined by Whitehall failure to monitor what work...

WHITEHALL

Hillier rages over 'chronic' lack of funding

By Mark Conrad | 31 January 2022

A ‘chronic’ lack of funding for council services amid soaring demand means many communities face ...

FINANCE

Blaenau Gwent receives damning report in public interest

By Martin Ford | 28 January 2022

Auditors said oversight of the council's waste company was ‘inadequate’ for more than a decade.

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Ruling Group Support Officer

£51356 - £56673

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities... Apply for this job

Liverpool City Council

Strategic Director of Children’s Services

£139,812 - £153,993

To lead and manage a range of statutory services to children and families for children in need, Apply for this job

Harrow London Borough Council

Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer

£90,347 – £98,135 per annum/y flwyddyn

We’re seeking an energetic, innovative, and inspirational leader to join our team at Powys County Council Apply for this job

Powys County Council

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