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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...
Chief Executive
circa £240,000
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is synonymous with iconic London landmarks Apply for this job
Executive Director Finance and Resources
£168,135 to £230,985
Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Regulatory Services
£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package
Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job
- Reform UK council leader calls for 'cancellation' of reorganisation
- Minister says chief candidates must have 'critical skillset'
- EXCLUSIVE: Surrey skips reorganisation redesign ahead of reorganisation
- How to do council research partnerships
- Using the 'evidence pie' for better local government decision-making
Chief Executive
circa £240,000
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is synonymous with iconic London landmarks Apply for this job
Executive Director Finance and Resources
£168,135 to £230,985
Westminster City Council is no ordinary local authority. Apply for this job
Assistant Director – Regulatory Services
£71,202 - £77,495 per annum - plus benefits package
Derbyshire is a county of proud communities, beautiful landscapes and ambitious growth. Apply for this job
- Reform UK council leader calls for 'cancellation' of reorganisation
- Minister says chief candidates must have 'critical skillset'
- EXCLUSIVE: Surrey skips reorganisation redesign ahead of reorganisation
- How to do council research partnerships
- Using the 'evidence pie' for better local government decision-making
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