FINANCE

Move to delete chief executive post 'politically motivated'

By Paul Marinko | 10 September 2019

The Labour opposition leader at Hertsmere BC has branded proposals to delete the authority’s chie...

BUSINESS

Treasurers lobby to challenge auditors

By Dan Peters | 09 September 2019

County treasurers have called for changes to allow councils to better contest conclusions that au...

FINANCE

Council considers scrapping chief's role

By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2019

Hertsmere BC is considering plans to delete its chief executive role with the current post holder...

FINANCE

New audit code to bring commentary requirement

By Dan Peters | 30 August 2019

Auditors will have to issue a commentary on councils’ financial sustainability, governance and ho...

FINANCE

Watchdog tells Perth & Kinross to tackle 'underperforming' services

By Martin Ford | 27 August 2019

Perth & Kinross Council has been warned it must tackle underperforming services by a watchdog des...

WHITEHALL

Commissioners urge NAO to monitor auditor powers

By Dan Peters | 19 August 2019

The National Audit Office (NAO) should monitor auditors’ use of additional powers and use this to...

BUSINESS

Local audit at a 'crossroads'

By Dan Peters | 12 August 2019

Local audit is at a ‘crossroads’ and needs to provide ‘better assurance and more impact for the p...

FINANCE

Number of delayed audit opinions rockets

By Dan Peters | 09 August 2019

The number of delayed audit opinions in local government has risen sharply this year, according t...

FINANCE

Rebuilding trust is a long-term ambition

By Rob Whiteman | 06 August 2019

Making local authority accounts more accessible to the modern-day user will help us shape a more ...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Moray warned time is running out

By Martin Ford | 06 August 2019

Audit Scotland has told a council that it has 'limited time' to curb spending before its reserves...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

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Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

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Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

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