BUSINESS

Audit watchdog mauls firms for 'poor quality' work

By Martin Ford | 10 July 2019

The biggest auditors in the UK have come in for sharp criticism from the industry watchdog.

BUSINESS

Brokenshire unveils audit review

By Dan Peters | 10 July 2019

Details of an independent review that will look at the impact of reforms to local government audi...

FINANCE

'Legacy issues' delay South Ribble accounts

By Martin Ford | 09 July 2019

The leader of South Ribble BC has told councillors the authority will miss the statutory deadline...

FINANCE

Shetland Islands' spending 'unsustainable'

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2019

Spending at Shetland Islands Council has been labelled ‘unsustainable’ by an external auditor.

FINANCE

Bonds agency boss optimistic despite delay

By Dan Peters | 28 June 2019

The boss of the Municipal Bonds Agency (MBA) has expressed optimism in the wake of changes to its...

FINANCE

LGA: Audit committee improvements needed

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2019

Improvements to ‘off the pace’ audit committees can and need to be made, the Local Government Ass...

BUSINESS

Sunak swipe at EY after audit deadline failure

By Dan Peters | 24 June 2019

Local government minister Rishi Sunak has criticised professional services firm EY after it admit...

FINANCE

'Real cuts' warning after overspend

By Dan Peters | 24 June 2019

Rotherham MBC faces having to make ‘real cuts and reductions in service provision’ after recordin...

AUDIT

It's time to scrutinise scrutiny arrangements

By Rob Whiteman | 21 June 2019

A round table discussion highlighted key questions about what the Government should be doing, say...

FINANCE

Bristol auditors urge management action

By Martin Ford | 07 June 2019

Internal auditors have urged managers at Bristol City Council to improve oversight of the authori...

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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

Salary: £78,168 per annum

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

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council