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WHITEHALL

Auditors warn councils over debt chasing

By Mark Conrad | 06 September 2018

Funding pressures in local government could mean councils are pursuing debt repayments ‘too quick...

CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Stop trying to explain away poor performance

By Abdool Kara | 01 August 2018

The sector needs to be more open and honest about poor performance, writes Abdool Kara.

WHITEHALL

MHCLG to consider financial sustainability ahead of Spending Review

By Dan Peters | 23 July 2018

Marsham Street will embed its local authority sustainability tool in its preparations for next ye...

WHITEHALL

LGA in Universal Credit plea

By Mark Conrad | 16 July 2018

Smith Square has urged ministers to work closer with councils to ease financial uncertainties hou...

BUSINESS

NAO to reinforce external auditing

By Dan Peters | 09 July 2018

The National Audit Office (NAO) is to reinforce the importance of external auditor reporting afte...

WHITEHALL

Minister apologises for misleading MPs over Universal Credit

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2018

A minister has been forced to apologise for misleading MPs over the rollout of Universal Credit (...

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

'Serious political leadership' needed for health and social care integration

By Martin Ford | 04 July 2018

Barriers to greater integration of health and social care have been highlighted by the the Nation...

SOCIAL CARE

Health and social care inequality 'holding back integration'

By Martin Ford | 02 July 2018

Social care must be treated as an equal partner of the NHS if integration is to succeed, a report...

FINANCE

Morse to maintain audit standards

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2018

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

WHITEHALL

Double standards?

By Piali Das Gupta | 20 June 2018

When it comes to improving public services, what’s good for local government should be good for c...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council