Audit

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2018

National Audit Office chief Sir Amyas Morse has insisted he will not lower the standards expected...

BUSINESS

Audit verdict on broadband venture

By Mark Conrad | 13 June 2018

Auditors have handed Aylesbury Vale DC 22 recommendations to improve its commercial projects afte...

FINANCE

Auditor attacks Northamptonshire reporting

By Dan Peters | 25 May 2018

Financial reporting at Northamptonshire CC was too ‘vague’ and lacked crucial detail prior to the...

BUSINESS

Warning ahead of Big Four shake-up

By Mike Yuille | 22 May 2018

A shake-up of the Big Four accountancy firms could lead to changes in the new sector-led audit pr...

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Standards split between officers and councillors

By Mark Conrad | 22 May 2018

Councillors and officers are divided over the future of the standards regime, with politicians ba...

COUNCILLORS

Chiefs attack 'light touch' approach to standards

By Dan Peters | 18 May 2018

England has been left with a ‘light touch approach to local government standards reliant on local...

BUSINESS

Accounts Commission: ALEOs could become less attractive option in future

By Mike Yuille | 17 May 2018

Scotland’s 130 council ALEOs (Arms-Length External Organisations) could become a less attractive ...

FINANCE

CIPFA urges LOBO review

By Dan Peters | 16 May 2018

Finance experts have urged local authorities to review their Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO)...

WHITEHALL

Cheapest bid first 'putting services at risk'

By Mike Yuille | 16 May 2018

MPs investigating the Carillion insolvency have blasted the Government for putting public service...

Whiteman in auditor warning

By Dan Peters | 11 May 2018

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has warned external auditors co...

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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