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AUDIT

Lessons from recent auditors' annual reports

By Guy Clifton | 24 July 2024

Guy Clifton looks at the lessons from nearly 100 recent auditor’s annual reports and highlights t...

GOVERNANCE

We may be entering a new culture of candour

By Heather Jameson | 24 July 2024

The Hillsborough Bill is legislation that should never have been needed, but the change in tone s...

KING'S SPEECH

King's Speech: OBR handed beefed-up scrutiny role

By Ann McGauran | 17 July 2024

The Government has put fiscal stability in the form of a Budget Responsibility Bill at the heart ...

AUDIT

Rise in sustainability and governance weaknesses

By Martin Ford | 12 July 2024

Weaknesses in councils’ financial sustainability and governance are increasing, according to evid...

LOCAL AUDIT

Beyond local audit's backlog

By Neil Harris | 10 July 2024

A new government brings an opportunity to implement longer-term reforms to local audit and help s...

PROCUREMENT

Time for a Duty of Public Value

By Mo Baines | 09 July 2024

An expansive ‘Duty of Public Value', as opposed to Best Value would allow decisions to be made th...

GENERAL ELECTION

Managing the art of the possible

By Rob Whiteman CBE | 08 July 2024

Despite the urgent issues in local government that need addressing by the new Government, the rea...

HEALTH

Time for a health reboot

By Aidan Rave | 02 July 2024

NHS and local government leaders could use the new parliamentary session to reset their relations...

COUNCILLORS

CIPFA calls for governance overhaul

By Martin Ford | 25 June 2024

A ‘transformative overhaul of governance’ has been called for by the Chartered Institute of Publi...

WHITEHALL

Turn and face the changes

By Mel Stevens | 18 June 2024

As we head for a General Election, it’s a good time to reflect on what a new government will need...

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Strategic Lead Finance

LGE02 - £65,211

Looking for a role where your expertise can drive real change and shape the future of finance? Apply for this job

North East Lincolnshire Council

Team Manager

£51,356 - £55,539 per annum

Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of our Children’s Services, rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Director of Public Health, Wellbeing and Communities

£119,124 - £139,124 | Permanent

Bristol is a city like no other - vibrant, diverse and full of opportunity. Apply for this job

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