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OFFICE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
'Of' to a great start
20 March 2024
Local government is poised like a coiled spring, ready for the new watchdog Oflog, desperate to k...
BUSINESS
Accountancy bodies clash over Oflog vision
By Dan Peters | 15 March 2024
A row has broken out between two chartered accountancy bodies that had committed to closer working.
OFFICE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
What's in a word?
13 March 2024
Diary never underestimates the power of words.
WHITEHALL
Oflog should consolidate financial results monthly, say accountants
By Dan Peters | 11 March 2024
The Office for Local Government (Oflog) should consolidate the financial results and position of ...
BUSINESS
Councils lobby for reduced audit fees amid backstop plan
By Dan Peters | 08 March 2024
Fees for councils should be slashed if auditors are forced to give qualified opinions due to fail...
FINANCE
Woking and Thurrock failures 'embarrassing'
By Martin Ford | 08 March 2024
The local government watchdog’s chief executive has said the collapse of councils such as Woking ...
WHITEHALL
CIPFA pleads for Oflog costs to be kept down
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
It is ‘unrealistic’ to think the Office for Local Government (Oflog) will not pile fresh resource...
WHITEHALL
Lending rates could spike after audit reset, LGA warns
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
Proposals to reset the local audit system and clear the backlog of accounts could drive up the le...
WHITEHALL
LGA 'strengthens' peer challenge but still won't name and shame resistant councils
By Dan Peters | 01 March 2024
The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched its ‘strengthened’ corporate peer challenge (...
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP OF MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES
What are the chances of a Budget boost?
By Heather Jameson | 27 February 2024
New SIGOMA analysis highlights the huge decline in funding in recent years and the sector despera...
Senior Finance Business Partner
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Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
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An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Senior Finance Business Partner
£56,818 - £63,802
Premium jobThis is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly, and forward-looking Resources team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation. Apply for this job
Director of Adult Social Care (DASS)
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, innovative council where Adult Social Care is central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
Director of Education & Skills
up to circa £114,000
An ambitious, high-performing council where education, inclusion and skills are central to shaping the future of the borough. Apply for this job
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